Several BC Ferries sailings travelling between Swartz Bay in Victoria and Tsawwassen were cancelled Sunday.

The corporation says the cancellations are related to a mechanical issue with the starboard generator aboard the Spirit of Vancouver Island.

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“We continue to investigate the issue and will keep you informed as more information becomes available,” it said.

“As soon as the problem is resolved, the vessel will start service.”

Other vessels are sailing on the route, but they are being affected by the cancelled sailings, with space filling up early.

The cancellations have impacted the following sailings:

Swartz Bay to Tsawwassen:11 a.m., 3 p.m., 7 p.m.
Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay: 1 p.m., 5 p.m., 9 p.m.

As of 4 p.m., the next available sailing departing Tsawwassen for Swartz Bay is at 10 p.m. The next leaving Swartz Bay is at 9 p.m.

BC Ferries has added two additional sailings Monday — one departing from Swartz Bay, the other leaving Tsawwassen — both at 10 a.m.

Travellers are advised to check BC Ferries’ website before heading to the terminal.