Det canadiske rederi BC Ferries har bestilt 4 dobbeltender færger hos det kinesiske værft China Merchants Industry Weihai Shipyards (CMI Weihai). De fire færger vil være af hybridtypen, og vil således kunne sejle både på diesel, og strøm fra batterier.
“CMI Weihai is a global leader in passenger ferry construction, and shipbuilding more broadly. It was the clear choice based on the overall strength of its bid, including its technical capabilities, high-quality and safety standards, ferry-building experience, proven ability to deliver safe, reliable vessels on dependable timelines, and the overall cost and value it delivers for our customers – all essential as we continue to experience growing demand and the urgent need to renew our aging fleet.”
Nicolas Jimenez, CEO of BC Ferries.
De fire færger forventes indsat i drift i perioden fra oktober 2029 til oktober 2031, hvor de vil afløse fire ældre færger. De fire færger er QUEEN OF ALBERNI, QUEEN OF COQUITLAM, QUEEN OF NEW WESTMINSTER og QUEEN OF COWICHAN.
Fakta på nybygningerne:
- Længde: 172 meter
- Passagerer: 2.100
- Biler: 360
Kilde: BC Ferries
