FireSerious
Jan 21, 2026Garry Point, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC)
On 21 January 2026, the ferry "QUEEN OF NEW WESTMINSTER" reported a fire on the exhaust manifold of one of its engines while proceeding in the Strait of Georgia, BC. The fire was extinguished and the vessel resumed its voyage.
DANGEROUS GOODS RELEASED - From the shipModerate
Sep 3, 2024Swartz Head, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC)
On 03 September 2024, the ferry "QUEEN OF NEW WESTMINSTER" reported having sustained a total failure of its propulsion system while berthing in Swartz Bay, BC. The vessel was secured alongside and the crew made arrangements for repairs.
Machinery FailureMinor
Nov 23, 2021Thrasher Rock, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC)
On 23 November 2021, the passenger/vehicle ferry "QUEEN OF NEW WESTMINSTER" reported experiencing engine issues in the Strait of Georgia off Gabriola Island, BC. Using its three other engines at a reduced speed, the vessel was capable of continuing on its voyage.
Near-MissMinor
Oct 5, 2021Piers Island, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC)
On 05 October 2021, the passenger/vehicle ferry "QUEEN OF NEW WESTMINSTER" reported a close quarters situation with a landing craft while in Gosse Passage, 0.25 nautical miles ENE from Piers Island, BC. The ferry took evasive action to prevent a collision.
Machinery FailureMinor
Apr 1, 2021Duke Point, Nanaimo, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC)
On 01 April 2021, the passenger/vehicle ferry "QUEEN OF NEW WESTMINSTER" reported issues with its starboard propulsion pitch control system whilst at the Duke Point terminal, Nanaimo, BC. The vessel travelled to Tsawwassen, BC, without passengers and using the port propulsion system, to perform further inspections and repairs.
Machinery FailureMinor
Nov 22, 2020Duke Point Ferry Terminal, Nanaimo, BC, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC)
On 22 November 2020, the passenger ferry "QUEEN OF NEW WESTMINSTER" reported that its port rudder was not operational. At the time, the vessel was docked in Nanaimo, BC. The crew carried out repairs.
Near-MissMinor
Jul 14, 2013SWARTZ BAY TERMINAL, BC, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC)
On 14 July 2013, the BCFS "QUEEN OF NEW WESTMINSTER" and the P/C "SISTERS" were involved in a close quarters situation near Swartz Bay terminal, B.C. No damage, injuries or pollution reported.
FireSerious
Oct 23, 2012TSAWWASSEN TERMINAL, BC, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC)
On 23 October 2012, the ferry "QUEEN OF NEW WESTMINSTER" sustained a fire in the bow thruster compartment while departing Tsawwassen, B.C. The fire was extinguished immediately and the vessel returned to dock. One crew treated for smoke inhalation.
Recorded marine occurrences naming this vessel.
