Bc Ferries Medical Emergency: BC Ferries’ Coastal Celebration will be postponed because of a medical emergency. Due to a Medical emergency on board, the Coastal Celebration ferry is expected to run behind schedule for the remainder of the day. A medical emergency prevented the ferry from reaching Tsawwassen when it left Swartz Bay at 7 a.m. The ship eventually sailed away from the pier 41 minutes late.
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Despite the crew’s best efforts, the ship is anticipated to be running behind schedule for the majority of today, according to a BC Ferries spokeswoman. Reservation-holding passengers are strongly advised to show up at the ferry port at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time. This “guarantees we can position your vehicle at the terminal ahead of standby customers and those reserved for later sailings,” according to a BC Ferries service notice. If you intend to travel today without making a reservation, you can check our Current Conditions page to see how much room is still available on the sailings.” Passengers traveling on BC Ferries for medical reasons with acceptable medical paperwork are eligible for priority boarding.
During the ongoing COVID-19 provincial state of emergency in British Columbia, priority boarding will be offered to any BC citizens who need to use a ferry to get to a medical appointment. Mike Farnworth, minister of public safety, made the new state of emergency official on Thursday (July 30). The medical-assured loading of ferry passengers who require medical attention will be protected under the new standards. Priority will be given to trucks carrying necessities, however, BC Ferries must first consult with the province before raising or lowering the required minimum ferry service levels.”
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Following a drastic reduction in ferry service in March, a temporary rule was implemented that gave priority to travelers returning to their primary residence. Transportation Minister Clare Trevena stated in a statement, “We anticipate BC Ferries will continue to assess demand and ensure enough capacity. “Now that more British Columbians are traveling throughout the province, ferry service levels have increased.”
Farnworth declared a provincial state of emergency on March 18 as a result of the epidemic, and it has been in force ever since. A doctor’s letter and a completed Travel Assistance Program form must be presented at check-in in order to qualify for priority boarding. The individual traveling with you will need a doctor’s note, which can specify a time period of up to a year from the letter’s date and does not need to specify any particular dates or times in order to be legitimate.
Saturday’s BC Ferries sailings between Swartz Bay and Tsawwassen will be delayed
Due to a medical issue on Saturday morning, B.C. Ferries sailings from Swartz Bay and Tsawwassen will be delayed for the remainder of the day. Deborah Marshall, executive director of public affairs for B.C. Ferries, reported that there was a medical issue on board the Spirit of Vancouver Island when it departed Swartz Bay at 11 a.m. About fifteen minutes into the sailing, the passenger was dropped off. An ambulance that had been waiting for them took the person to the hospital.
On Saturday morning, the ship was running about an hour behind schedule, and the rest of the day was anticipated to be delayed as well. Marshall reported that the ship had made up some time but was still 35 minutes or so behind schedule due to long weekend traffic in the afternoon.
There are no upcoming delays or Cancellations
There have been some delays as a result of a BC Ferries employee’s medical emergency. Due to an emergency involving a B.C. Ferries crew member this morning, two excursions between Horseshoe Bay and Departure Bay have been canceled. It has been decided to cancel the 11:05 a.m. departure from Horseshoe Bay and the 1:25 p.m. departure from Departure Bay. In announcing the cancellation of a scheduled journey, British Columbia Ferries apologized and thanked customers for their understanding.
According to earlier social media posts from B.C. Ferries, a medical emergency on board the Queen of Oak Bay caused the 6:25 a.m. departure to be delayed by two hours. Passengers having reservations are required to arrive at the ports “in accordance with the scheduled sailing hours,” according to the ferry business, in order to maintain their reserved status. (vapingzone.com)
Patient Travel with Medical Assured Loading for Specialist Services
Overview: In accordance with a provincial state of emergency issued by the Province of British Columbia, BC Ferries will be compelled to adopt a Medical Assured Loading (MAL) Program by July 30, 2020. MAL is an option if your doctor has determined that sitting in a ferry terminal for a ferry sailing could endanger your health because you must travel to see a medical specialist. For patients to be eligible for MAL, they must submit a Request for Travel Assistance (TAP) form with an MSP confirmation number and a letter signed by their doctor.
Patients must present both the TAP form and the MAL letter from the doctor while checking in at ferry terminals. For the time being, completed TAP forms can be submitted through email or photocopy at our ticket booths. The cost of TAP fares for people is borne by the provincial Ministry of Health. The Priority Loading Fee, which is noted on their ticket receipt, is not charged to patients or members of the Travel Assistance Program.
These details can be used by Medical Practitioners
MAL letters must contain the following: A MAL letter from a doctor is required for patients whose health may be endangered by a protracted delay at the ferry terminal but who have been given the all-clear to travel on TAP. Letterhead with the address and phone number of the business.
Please be sure to provide a completed TAP form and a medical professional’s signed Medical Assured Loading letter to the ticket agent or ship crew.
Released on:
- a doctor of medicine’s signature
- the patient’s surname (for minors, please also include the name of the parent or legal guardian)
- According to the statement, people who have to wait a long time for shipping risk endangering their health.
- There is a deadline for this agreement. If you don’t state otherwise, you can use a one-year expiration date.
- The patient’s intended route and/or departure terminals.
- The doctor will finalize the letter and then give it to the patient.
- We have provided this information here as a favor to patients.
- The following standards must be met by Medical Assured Loading passengers:
- Make sure you have a doctor’s MAL letter that is signed.
- At least 30 minutes prior to the departure time, ticket desks open.
information on pre-bookable MAL flights.
Patients on the following routes must make arrangements with BC Ferries’ Customer Service Center by calling 1-888-BC FERRY (1-888-223-3779). The agency will schedule a suitable sailing:
- Port Hardy’s Bear Cove (Prince Rupert)
- Prince Rupert’s Skidegate
- Ships bound for Bella Coola, including voyages to Bella Bella and Klemtu, leave from Port Hardy (Bear Cove).
- Vancouver’s Southern Gulf Islands (Tsawwassen)
Working with the Travel Assistance Program of the BC Provincial Government is Medical Assured Loading. For Medical Assured Loading to be approved, the Request for Travel Assistance (Request for Travel Assistance Pink Form) must include an MSP confirmation number. TAP is a firm that was formed as a partnership between the Ministry of Health and independent transportation companies.
