Near-MissModerate
Jun 2, 2026Snug Cove, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC)
On 02 June 2026, the ferry "QUEEN OF CAPILANO", while secured and loading vehicles, reported having experienced a close quarters situation with a pleasure craft in Snug Cove, BC. The pleasure craft avoided the ferry and struck the wharf nearby. The ferry crew reported no apparent damage to the pleasure craft nor the wharf.
CollisionSerious
Feb 2, 2025Snug Cove, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC)
On 02 February 2025, the passenger ferry "QUEEN OF CAPILANO", with 34 people on board, reported making contact with a wooden dock structure and moored pleasure craft while departing the ferry terminal at Snug Cove on Bowen Island, BC. At the time, there were wind gusts and the ferry was experiencing issues with the controls for its azimuth thrusters. The controls were subsequently repaired.
Machinery FailureMinor
Mar 12, 2022Horseshoe Bay, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC)
On 12 March 2022, the passenger/vehicle ferry "QUEEN OF CAPILANO" reported a malfunction in one of its generators while moored in Horseshoe Bay, Howe Sound, BC. The vessel continued on its sailing schedule.
Machinery FailureMinor
May 9, 2021Horseshoe Bay, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC)
On 09 May 2021, the passenger/vehicle ferry "QUEEN OF CAPILANO" reported experiencing issues with its emergency generator while in Horseshoe Bay, BC. The vessel cancelled its scheduled sailings pending repairs.
Near-MissMinor
Aug 27, 2020Bc Ferries Horseshoe Bay Terminal, BC, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC)
On 27 August 2020, a recreational craft reported a close quarters situation with the passenger ferry "QUEEN OF CAPILANO" near Horseshoe Bay, BC. The recreational craft took evasive action to avoid a collision.
Machinery FailureMinor
Feb 20, 2019Horseshoe Bay, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC)
On 20 February 2019, the ferry "QUEEN OF CAPILANO" reported a breakdown of its emergency generator while the vessel was docked at Horseshoe Bay, West Vancouver, BC. The vessel canceled sailings until repairs were carried out.
Machinery FailureMinor
Jan 14, 2016Horseshoebay Ferry Terminal, West Vancouver, BC, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC)
On 14 January 2016, the passenger ferry "QUEEN OF CAPILANO", reported its emergency generator as inoperative while approaching Horseshoebay Ferry Terminal, West Vancouver, BC. The vessel was taken out of service while the crew affected repairs.
Near-MissMinor
Aug 2, 2012TYEE POINT, HORSESHOE BAY, BC, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC)
On 02 August 2012, BCF "QUEEN OF CAPILANO" reported a close quarters situation with a seaplane at Tyee Point, Howe Sound, B.C.
Recorded marine occurrences naming this vessel.
