The Queen of Capilano was out of commission for much of Sunday, making it an eventful day for the ferry after it collided with a moored vessel in Snug Cove earlier that morning.
Videos show the 7:30 am sailing departing from Bowen Island collide with a moored boat at the Bowen Island Marina dock shortly after setting sail. The boat subsequently slammed into the dock, causing significant damage to the structure. The ferry was able to complete its run to West Vancouver, along with several more morning runs.
The Queen of Capilano collides with a moored boat at the Bowen Island Marina on the morning of Feb. 2, 2025. / Simon Daniel James
But beginning with the cancellation of the 10:15 am sailing from Horseshoe Bay, the vessel wouldn’t disembark with passengers again until the 6:50 pm sailing. In total 14 sailings between Bowen and the mainland, spanning more than eight hours, were cancelled during the day.
In an email, BC Ferries said there were no injuries as a result of the incident, and that they'd be "working closely with the marina and vessel owners to assess any reported damage and determine next steps."
"We are investigating whether this was due to wind conditions, a mechanical issue, or a combination of factors," said senior communications advisor Shiryn Sayani regarding what caused the collision in the first place.
A BC Ferries notification posted during Sunday attributed the cancellations to “an ongoing mechanical difficulty with the propulsion system”. The Queen of Capilano conducted sea trials as required by Transport Canada prior to resuming sailings in the evening. Passenger-only water taxis made runs between Bowen and Horseshoe Bay while the ferry was out of service.
