grk2
Deckhand
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Post by grk2 on Oct 4, 2023 23:47:14 GMT -8
Several slightly different rumours circulating in local maritime circles is that BC Ferries is looking at feasibility of leasing, chartering or purchasing a used but near new major vessel to provide resiliency until new builds are in service. It seems that when the Holiday Isle, servicing PEI and NS was lost due to an engine room fire there were several vessels readily available. Maybe…..
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Post by Mike C on Oct 5, 2023 9:26:11 GMT -8
Several slightly different rumours circulating in local maritime circles is that BC Ferries is looking at feasibility of leasing, chartering or purchasing a used but near new major vessel to provide resiliency until new builds are in service. It seems that when the Holiday Isle, servicing PEI and NS was lost due to an engine room fire there were several vessels readily available. Maybe….. This is interesting and I’d be curious to know what the feasibility of acquiring a used two-deck vessel would be. I imagine the height specs of the upper deck terminal ramps are fitted to BC Ferries custom standards, unless it’s more industry-standard than I realize…? Anecdotally, I took Marine Atlantic last year, and their upper deck ramps appeared higher and larger than ours (more European-style). |
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Post by Ollie on Oct 5, 2023 9:32:15 GMT -8
Several slightly different rumours circulating in local maritime circles is that BC Ferries is looking at feasibility of leasing, chartering or purchasing a used but near new major vessel to provide resiliency until new builds are in service. It seems that when the Holiday Isle, servicing PEI and NS was lost due to an engine room fire there were several vessels readily available. Maybe….. Will it be replacing any ferries? |
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Post by Starsteward on Oct 5, 2023 9:44:27 GMT -8
Several slightly different rumours circulating in local maritime circles is that BC Ferries is looking at feasibility of leasing, chartering or purchasing a used but near new major vessel to provide resiliency until new builds are in service. It seems that when the Holiday Isle, servicing PEI and NS was lost due to an engine room fire there were several vessels readily available. Maybe….. Will it be replacing any ferries? I don't believe BCFS is looking to 'replace' any existing vessels currently in the fleet. I've been wondering for a while now why we haven't heard of this approach to, 'band-aid' the fleet as the 'break-down' factor within the current fleet has become quite problematic. That said, can we somehow ensure that BCFS 'goes shopping' with someone who has a 'clue' about the needs of the fleet, because we don't need another 'Northern Seawolf' showing up on our shores basically needing an expensive refurbishment. |
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