Damen lays keels for first of four fully-electric ferries
On Nov.1, Damen Shipyards Galati in Romania hosted a ceremony to lay the keels for the first two of four fully-electric ferries for BC Ferries. The keel laying ceremony marked an important
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Propeller drops off 60-year old BC Ferries Queen of New Westminster
BC Ferries says that its 60-year old Queen of New Westminster ferry will be out of service for six months after an incident that occurred September 3 near the Tawwassen Terminal. It
Damen to build four new BC Ferries hybrid-electric Island class ferries
Last month, the BC Ferry Commission authorized BC Ferries to procure four new hybrid-electric Island class car/passenger ferries along with associated shoreside electrical upgrades at the terminals they serve. Yesterday, BC Ferries
BC Ferries fare increases capped at 3.2%
The British Columbia Ferry Commission today announced its final decision on the price cap for BC Ferries’ under its next four-year business plan, known as Performance Term 6. The commission will allow
Canadian ferry stamps honor maritime heritage
Maybe the United States Postal Service could follow the example of its neighbor to the north. Canada Post is releasing five new stamps highlighting ferry transportation in Canada. Featuring five ferries that
BC Ferries receives funding to avoid fare hikes
The British Columbia government is pumping CAD 500 million (about US$369 million) of new funding into BC Ferries. The aim is to lower fare increases for users of its coastal ferry service.
BC Ferries reports increased ridership, revenues and earnings
One of the world’s largest ferry operators, Canada’s BC Ferries, has released its second quarter results for the three and six months ending September 30, 2022. Vehicle and passenger traffic, revenue and
BC Ferries: On the mend, but numbers still lag pre-pandemic levels
One of the world’s largest ferry operators—Canada’s BC Ferries—last week released its results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022. The good news: traffic, revenue, net earnings and expenditures were all
Wärtsilä to power Poland’s first LNG-fueled RoPax ferries
Poland’s Remontowa Shipbuilding has contracted Wärtsilä to supply engines, fuel storage and supply systems for three new RoPax vessels to be operated by ferry companies Unity Line and Polferries. While Remontowa has
VIDEO: BC Ferries’ latest battery hybrid starts long-haul delivery voyage
The latest Island Class battery hybrid ferry to join the BC Ferries fleet is set to give its battery capabilities an endurance test. The ferry, which departed Damen’s Galati, Romania, shipyard at