The M/V Columbia is experiencing a delay in its departure from Bellingham and is now scheduled to depart early Saturday morning, August 9. This delay will significantly affect port call times throughout the following week and will include a cancellation of the Skagway stop.
The delay is due to an issue with readings on the starboard main engine. These readings triggered an automatic engine shutdown while the vessel was underway 8/7. Upon inspection, a faulty wire was identified and reinsulated, which tentatively resolved the issue.
As a precautionary measure, a second technical representative will join the vessel to monitor and troubleshoot during the upcoming voyage, ensuring the issue has been fully resolved. The delayed departure is necessary to accommodate the technician’s arrival in early Bellingham Saturday morning.
