Medical emergency turns BC Ferries vessel back to Victoria, delays sailings

Medical emergency turns BC Ferries vessel back to Victoria, delays sailings Published 9:35 am Tuesday, July 14, 2026 A medical emergency onboard a BC Ferries vessel is impacting sailings Tuesday morning (July 14).

Medical emergency turns BC Ferries vessel back to Victoria, delays sailings Published 9:35 am Tuesday, July 14, 2026 A medical emergency onboard a BC Ferries vessel is impacting sailings Tuesday morning (July 14). BC Ferries said a Swartz Bay to Tsawwassen vessel is returning to dock due to a medical emergency.

Currently, the 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. sailings from Swartz Bay are expected to be delayed as a result. “We will keep you informed as more information becomes available,” said a BC Ferries advisory. “As soon as the matter is resolved, the vessel will resume service.”