Working Conditions Aboard the Salish-Eagle

On September 16, 2022, the 'Salish Eagle' experienced an unusual oversight as it departed from Tsawwassen bound for Galiano Island. In the midst of loading vehicular traffic, the ferry inadvertently left behind the majority of its foot passengers. After receiving clearance to set sail, the crew quickly realized this blunder and promptly turned the vessel around to return to the dock. Out of 34 walk-on passengers scheduled for the late-afternoon voyage, 25 were unexpectedly left waiting. This error resulted in a delay, pushing the ferry’s itinerary back by approximately 25 minutes as it worked to ensure all passengers could board safely.

On February 18, 2019, the vital ferry service connecting Powell River and Comox faced significant disruptions due to a mechanical failure on the 'Salish Eagle'. The vessel encountered difficulties with its right angle drive, leading to the cancellation of multiple sailings throughout the day. Affected trips included the 3:25 PM departure from Little River, the 5:15 PM from Powell River, the 7:10 PM sailing from Little River, and the 8:45 PM from Powell River. This issue also resulted in the cancellation of all morning crossings. Passengers seeking alternate routes can opt for travel via Departure Bay to Horseshoe Bay, Horseshoe Bay to Langdale, and Earls Cove to Saltery Bay to reach their destinations.

On January 6, 2019, at 4:35 PM, the ferry Salish Eagle encountered an issue with its No. 2 anchor while conducting an anchor drill in US waters, specifically at coordinates 48° 59.14' N and 123° 06.76' W. During the exercise, the vessel unexpectedly detached its anchor and chain. Following this incident, the Salish Eagle made its way to Deas Dock in Richmond, British Columbia, to address the situation.