B.C. Ferries has pulled one of its largest vessels from service, leading to eight daily sailing cancellations on the Tsawwassen-Swartz Bay route for the next week.
The Coastal Celebration carries up to 310 cars, and 1,604 passengers and crew, between Metro Vancouver and Greater Victoria.
B.C. Ferries said the vessel — which was built in 2008 — has a hydraulic oil leak because of a broken or otherwise ineffective seal.
It needs to go to dry dock for repairs, which will begin on Monday, July 24, and are expected to last for several days.
In the meantime, all its sailings have been cancelled.
B.C. Ferries said its customer service agents will contact everyone who had a reservation the
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