UPDATE: Two previously-cancelled sailings between Victoria and Vancouver have been cleared to sail, though others remain cancelled Wednesday.
4 p.m. departing Tsawwassen The 10 a.m. sailing departing from Swartz Bay and the noon sailing departing from Tsawwassen were at risk of cancellation Wednesday morning, but were later cleared to sail, according to BC Ferries.
The cancellations come as mechanical issues with the Coastal Celebration’s propulsion system continue.On Monday evening, BC Ferries told CHEK News that oil was detected coming from the vessel’s propeller hub.Sign up for the CHEK Now daily email newsletter to get breaking news and the day's top stories sent to your email.The mechanical concern comes weeks after the Coastal Celebration underwent a lengthy refit.
The vessel went in for its annual refit in June, which was then extended due issues with the ferry’s stern tube bearings and the rudder stock. The extended refit aboard the Coastal Celebration led to cancellations during the Canada Day long weekend.
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