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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Dec 4, 2019 20:07:56 GMT -8
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Post by timmyc on Dec 4, 2019 20:42:50 GMT -8
Given that they run on four diesel bus engines, it seems like a decent starting point would be the equivalent of four of the current battery electric buses being trialed on the 100 route.
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Dec 4, 2019 21:16:11 GMT -8
Given that they run on four diesel bus engines, it seems like a decent starting point would be the equivalent of four of the current battery electric buses being trialed on the 100 route. SeaBus cannot be compared to a bus due a number factors such as; bus need to deal with traffic, stop and go, braking, while SeaBus needs to deal with current of ocean, waves, and salt water.
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Post by timmyc on Dec 5, 2019 14:54:01 GMT -8
...no, I meant for the propulsion technology and the power requirements for that.
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Post by pacificcat99 on Dec 5, 2019 19:01:04 GMT -8
Since Seabus already has had a boat built by Damen (albeit it has not gone into service yet due to technical issues.etc), and since BC Ferries just gave a contract to Damen to build hybrid diesel electric I have a feeling that they may be able to combine these to make a new Seabus that would likely be suitable. (caviat: I am not an engineer so not exactly sure how the integration/combination could work).
Due to the short length of the run (15 mins) and as it is in the city, it would be pretty easy in my mind to build charging infrastructure similar to what is seen in Denmark/Sweden/Norway which would allow for a quick battery top up in between runs.
Fully electric is the future so hopefully that will be able to build some good ships (just too bad that they will most likely not be built in BC
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Dec 5, 2019 19:11:09 GMT -8
Since Seabus already has had a boat built by Damen (albeit it has not gone into service yet due to technical issues.etc), and since BC Ferries just gave a contract to Damen to build hybrid diesel electric I have a feeling that they may be able to combine these to make a new Seabus that would likely be suitable. (caviat: I am not an engineer so not exactly sure how the integration/combination could work). I don’t think TransLink would follow what BC Ferries because they don’t need and could get local shipyard to build this vessel and convert the other vessels.
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Post by pacificcat99 on Dec 5, 2019 21:43:16 GMT -8
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Dec 6, 2019 18:38:50 GMT -8
It is interesting Blue Bus Fan because Translink just had a new Seabus built by Damen. I think all the local shipyards are still swamped with building the coast guard vessels (BC Shipbuilding is not what it used to be) The plan is built it in five to seven years which local yards might be free.
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Dec 21, 2019 18:13:07 GMT -8
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Post by WettCoast on Dec 26, 2019 22:13:22 GMT -8
Burrard Beaver heading north across Vancouver Harbour with a box boat, Zim Chicago, for a backdrop - 25 December 2019
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Post by vancouverecho on Dec 27, 2019 8:49:47 GMT -8
It is interesting Blue Bus Fan because Translink just had a new Seabus built by Damen. I think all the local shipyards are still swamped with building the coast guard vessels (BC Shipbuilding is not what it used to be) The plan is built it in five to seven years which local yards might be free. Local yards will be tied up with Federal government work for decades.
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Feb 1, 2020 22:01:00 GMT -8
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Post by Neil on Feb 1, 2020 22:19:17 GMT -8
Admittedly, a really minor question here, but as a schedule nerd, I'm curious... The turnaround time is fourteen minutes southbound, morning or afternoon, but the northbound turnaround time is sixteen minutes. Anyone know why the unloading/loading time at Lonsdale is two minutes longer? I'm assuming the vessels run at the same speed in either direction.
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Post by Dane on Feb 4, 2020 10:03:05 GMT -8
It's to allow an extra minute for the bus transfers, Lonsdale Quay is among the last scheduled bus transfers in Metro Vancouver where most of the buses arrive and depart at near identical times.
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Mar 22, 2020 19:14:44 GMT -8
15 minutes in peak periods has been temporary put in place on SeaBus.
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Post by compdude787 on Mar 22, 2020 20:13:40 GMT -8
Makes sense. There's probably WAY less people commuting to work with the current coronavirus situation. (ugh, I just want that to be over already!) At least in Seattle, most businesses are telling everyone to work from home, which means there is hardly any cars on the freeways during rush hour, and the buses are pretty empty. I suppose people who are still commuting to the office (and not working from home) are going to be way less likely to take public transportation to avoid coming in contact with other people.
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Apr 4, 2020 16:17:10 GMT -8
30 minutes frequency through out the day begins Monday:
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Apr 20, 2020 15:58:50 GMT -8
SeaBus is ending at 7:45 pm starting April 23, 2020 until who knows:
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on May 19, 2020 19:15:24 GMT -8
SeaBus has returned to regular hours but 30 minutes remaining through the summer if ridership does not increase.
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Jun 20, 2020 16:03:49 GMT -8
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Jul 9, 2020 18:56:13 GMT -8
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Jul 31, 2020 17:10:38 GMT -8
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2020 18:43:32 GMT -8
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Aug 18, 2020 19:59:10 GMT -8
She wasn’t there in the afternoon, I wonder where TransLink kept her. I wonder when CMBC will start sea trail stage on her again to allow her to enter service by the end year.
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Post by timmyc on Oct 21, 2020 21:37:07 GMT -8
Burrard Chinook went to the Point Hope Maritime Shipyard in Victoria today:
You can see her last AIS reading at the shipyard.
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