Canadiske BC Ferries planlægger at bestille 4 styk Island class færger til indsættelse i 2027, efter at de har fået en kapitaltilførsel, fra BC Ferry Commission. Dermed vil rederiet komme til at eje 10 Island class færger. De nuværende 6 færger er bygget hos Damen Shipyard i Rumænien.
Det er planen at to af de nye færger skal indsættes på ruten Nanaimo Harbour – Gabriola Island , mens de to andre skal indsættes på ruten Campbell River – Quadra Island.
“BC Ferries proposed these four new hybrid Island Class vessels because added capacity is critical to helping us get people where they need to go efficiently and reliably. As the Commissioner has noted in her decision, this project will deliver improved customer service, help lower our costs related to crewing and training, and contribute to safe and reliable service for passengers up and down the coast.”
Nicolas Jimenez, President and CEO of BC Ferries.
BC Ferries indleder nu arbejdet med at finde et skibsværft til at bygge de 4 nye færger.
Kilde: BC Ferries
