Den 1. november, var der køllægning af de første to af fire Island Class, som Canadiske BC Ferries får bygget hos Damen Shipyards Galați i Rumænien. De to færger har fået de midlertidige navne ISLAND 7 og ISLAND 8.
“The keel laying is a significant milestone, not just in the construction of these ships, but in our journey to provide enhanced capacity and service reliability for our customers while moving towards a cleaner, more sustainable fleet. By building fully electric ferries, we’re taking a major step in reducing emissions, meeting increased demand, and fulfilling our environmental commitments.”
Nicolas Jimenez, CEO and President BC Ferries.
De fire nye færger, skal indsættes på ruterne Nanaimo – Gabriola Island og Campbell River – Quadra Island, hvor de vil afløse tidligere versioner af Island Class færger. De fire nye færger, er bygget til at kunne sejle på landstrøm.
“Reaching the keel laying stage brings us one step closer to putting these vessels into service. It’s exciting to see our vision for fully electric ferries coming to life. These ferries will not only reduce our environmental impact, but also increase capacity, improve service reliability and provide a quieter, more efficient travel experience for our customers.”
Nicolas Jimenez, CEO and President BC Ferries.
Kilde: BC Ferries
