Weathering the storms

Stormy weather has brought ferry cancellations, delays and long waits to B.C.’s coast.

When high winds and rough seas make sailing unsafe, the decision to cancel or delay service is made with safety in mind.

Behind every cancelled sailing are crews, terminal workers, customer service staff and operations teams managing the disruption.

Vessel crews must respond to changing conditions, terminal workers manage traffic and waiting passengers, and customer service staff help travellers navigate delays and cancellations. Meanwhile, operations teams work to get service running again when conditions improve.

It’s demanding work, often carried out while dealing with frustrated passengers who have places to be.

We understand how frustrating ferry delays can be. We want to get passengers where they need to go, too. But no schedule is worth putting lives at risk.

When sailings are disrupted, a little patience and kindness toward the people working to keep everyone safe goes a long way.

Thank you to our members for your professionalism, patience and commitment to safety.