Issued at 11:38 am Sunday:
As BC Ferries has been unsuccessful in securing the required number of crew to sail the Kuper, there is a potential risk of sailing cancellations for today, November 27. While our crewing teams are working hard to source replacements, the following sailings are at risk if they are unable to do so:
7:45 pm departing Thetis Island
8:05 pm departing Penelakut
8:55 pm departing Chemainus
9:30 pm departing Penelakut
9:50 pm departing Thetis Island
10:30 pm departing Chemainus
11:05 pm departing Penelakut
We require a specific number of staff members on board the vessel to ensure the safety of our passengers in the unlikely event of an emergency and to comply with Transport Canada regulations. Should any sailings be impacted, we will notify customers via Service Notice as soon as the information is confirmed.
The decision to cancel a sailing in these circumstances is made when we have exhausted all options to find replacement staff. If circumstances change and replacement staff become available, we would notify customers immediately.
For the most up-to-date sailing and departure information, follow @BCFerries on Twitter, visit our Current Conditions webpage at www.bcferries.com or call us toll free at 1-888-223-3779.
We appreciate your patience and apologize for any inconvenience you may experience as a result of a cancellation.
