On Sep 11, 2018, BC Ferries announced that the 'Northern Expedition' was having trouble with the turbocharger in its starboard engine. While it could still sail safely, it moved several knots slower than usual when sailing between Prince Rupert and Port Hardy from Sep 11 to Sep 13. It has been reported that, the vessel will keep close to its schedule, although may arrive a few hours later than planned. BC Ferries has ordered parts to fix the issue, and a technical team from Richmond will install them in Prince Rupert on Sep 14. However, BC Ferries was not 100 per cent sure the parts will arrive on time.Passengers planning a sail down the Inside Passage on Sep 14, were now being pushed back by 11 hours. The 'Northern Expedition' was supposed to leave at 07.30 a.m. and the 'Northern Adventure' from Haida Gwaii was slotted for 11 a.m. But now, the vessels are being swapped for the work on the 'Northern Expedition'. The 07.30 a.m. sailing was expected to leave on time, but the 11 a.m. voyage is anticipated to leave at 10 p.m. that night instead.
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13 September 2018 - 19:49
Ferry slowed down by turbocharger issues
On Sep 11, 2018, BC Ferries announced that the 'Northern Expedition' was having trouble with the turbocharger in its starboard engine
WORLD SHIPPING
13 September 2018 - 19:49
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