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MV Queen of Burnaby

IMO: 6510148

Overview

About This Vessel

The V-class ferries, also known as the Victoria class, originally included seven ferries operated by BC Ferries built between 1962 and 1965. The V class were a continuation of the previous Sidney-class design with some cosmetic changes and different engines. These vessels were the backbone of service on the Tsawwassen – Swartz Bay route prior to the arrival of MV Spirit of British Columbia in 1993. Four of these vessels underwent vehicle capacity increases three times. The lead ship of the class, Queen of Victoria suffered significant damage in a collision in 1970. Two of the ferries are also known as the Burnaby class, built between 1964 and 1965. There are two ships in this class are MV Queen of Burnaby and MV Queen of Nanaimo. Both are propelled by controllable-pitch propellers. Both were built with two Mirrlees National KVSSM, V-16, 4 stroke-cycle, diesel engines, each producing 3,000 brake horsepower (2,200 kW) at 320 revolutions per minute. The vessels began to be retired in 2000. Four vessels were to be retired and sold in 2008. The transfer of Queen of Esquimalt was halted and she was broken up in Ensenada, Mexico. Both Queen of Nanaimo and Queen of Burnaby were retired in 2017. Queen of New Westminster is still in service with BC Ferries. Queen of Nanaimo was sold to a ferry company in Fiji and was eventually sold for scrap in June 2022.

Compliance

Safety Record

Marine casualties8

FireSerious
Jul 12, 2015Powell River, BC, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC)
On 12 July 2015, the passenger ferry "QUEEN OF BURNABY" reported an oily residue flash off on the exhaust manifold lagging, 4 nautical miles WSW of Powell River, BC. The fire was extinguished using a portable fire extinguisher. There was no reported damage to the vessel.
Near-MissMinor
Jul 9, 2014Little River, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC)
On 09 July 2014, the BCFS ferry "QUEEN OF BURNABY" reported a close quarters situation with an US PC "ANAYA" while westbound to the Little River terminal, Comox BC.
Near-MissMinor
Sep 1, 2013STRAIT OF GEORGIA, BC, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC)
On 01 September 2013, the BCFS ferry "QUEEN OF BURNABY" reported a close quarters situation with F/V "COLUMBIA" in Strait of Georgia, B.C. The ferry altered course to starboad to avoid a collision. No injuries, damage or pollution reported.
Near-MissMinor
Mar 10, 2013STRAIT OF GEORGIA, B.C., BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC)
On 10 March 2013, the BCF "QUEEN OF BURNABY" reported a close quarters situation with the F/V "HI FOXY" in the Strait of Georgia, B.C.
Near-MissMinor
Jun 17, 2012LITTLE RIVER FERRY TERMINAL, BC, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC)
On 17 June 2012, the BCFS vessel "QUEEN OF BURNABY" and the fishing vessel "TANYA-RAY" were involved in a close quarter situation near Little River ferry terminal, B.C. The ferry had to take evasive action.
Machinery FailureMinor
Feb 10, 2012DEPARTURE BAY, BC, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC)
On 10 February 2012, the M/V "QUEEN OF BURNABY" reported insufficient control of port main engine. Vessel departed for Esquimalt yard to effect repairs. No pollution reported.
Damage/UnseaworthySerious
Nov 22, 2010STURDIES BAY, GALIANO ISLAND, B.C., BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC)
On 22 Nov 2010, the BCFS ferry 'QUEEN OF BURNABY' sustained damage to its stbd bow fender plating while berthed at Sturdies Bay, BC. The wind was from the NE at BFT 8. The plating was repaired and vessel cleared by Lloyds to sail.
Personnel CasualtyMinor
Nov 24, 2009STRAIT OF GEORGIA, BC, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC)
On 24 November, 2009 a passenger jumped overboard from BCFS 'QUEEN OF BURNABY' in the Strait of Georgia, BC. The rescue boat was launched and the passenger was retrieved. The passenger was transferred to EHS on board the vessel.