Near-MissMinor
Mar 1, 2024Tyne Point, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC)
On 01 March 2024, the ferry "QUEEN OF OAK BAY", with 614 people on board, reported having experienced a close quarters situation with a pleasure craft while exiting Departure Bay, BC.
Machinery FailureMinor
Jan 30, 2024Orlebar Point, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC)
On 30 January 2024, the ferry "QUEEN OF OAK BAY" reported having sustained a total failure of one of its main engines in the Strait of Georgia, BC. Using its remaining engine, the vessel resumed its voyage to Nanaimo, BC, before proceeding to Horseshoe Bay, BC for repairs.
Near-MissMinor
Sep 20, 2023Lookout Point, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC)
On 20 September 2023, the ferry "QUEEN OF OAK BAY" reported having experienced a close quarters situation with the pleasure craft "NEXT DANCE" in Queen Charlotte Channel, BC. The ferry used sound signals to warn the pleasure craft.
Damage/UnseaworthySerious
Nov 29, 2022Tyee Point, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC)
On 29 November 2022, the ferry "QUEEN OF OAK BAY" reported a crack in its number 2 end rubbing stack while docked at Horseshoe Bay, BC. The master planned to continue scheduled runs until plans were made to repair the damage.
Machinery FailureMinor
Sep 23, 2022Cape Roger Curtis, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC)
On 23 September 2022, the passenger/vehicle ferry "QUEEN OF OAK BAY" reported sustaining propulsion issues in the Strait of Georgia off Bowen Island, BC. The crew effected repairs and the vessel continued its voyage.
Machinery FailureMinor
Apr 13, 2022Nanaimo, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC)
On 13 April 2022, the passenger/vehicle ferry "QUEEN OF OAK BAY" reported having sustained the loss of its No. 2 steering gear due to hydraulic system issues in Strait of Georgia, BC. The vessel was escorted by 2 tugs to the ferry terminal in Departure Bay, BC.
Machinery FailureMinor
Nov 23, 2021Horseshoe Bay, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC)
On 23 November 2021, the passenger/vehicle ferry "QUEEN OF OAK BAY" reported sustaining a machinery failure while docked at the ferry terminal in Horseshoe Bay, BC. After effecting repairs, the vessel was cleared to resume its regular operations.
Striking/AllisionSerious
Nov 8, 2021Horseshoe Bay, West Vancouver, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC)
On 08 November 2021, the passenger and vehicle ferry "QUEEN OF OAK BAY" reported having sustained damage to its rubbing strake while alongside in Horseshoe Bay, BC. Repairs were effected and the vessel was cleared to resume operations later that same day.
Recorded marine occurrences naming this vessel.
