BC Ferries gears up for what could be its busiest summer yet – BC [Video]

BC Ferries is gearing up for what could be a record travel season as more British Columbians stay home amid tensions with the United States.

The ferry company laid out its plans to try and ensure smooth sailing ahead of the summer peak on Wednesday, as it grapples with an aging fleet and limited infrastructure.

Last year the ferry service carried more than 9 million passengers and 3.7 million vehicles between May 15 and Sept. 2, numbers it expects to replicate this year.

“We’re operating in a more complex environment — aging ships, increased demand, and busy terminals all put pressure on the system,” BC Ferries vice-president of engineering Stephen Jones told reporters.

“We’ve done the work to deliver a strong peak season. Refits are complete, crews are in place, and we’ve planned carefully to get people where they need to go safely and reliably.”

The company says it is …