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Post by shipyard on Nov 25, 2008 16:59:13 GMT -8
I don't fully understand people's issue with a new ship running only part time. At times, either a Coastal or C is going to be tied up, who cares which? If a lower capacity vessel will suffice, go with that ship. The C's will be retired sooner than the Coastals (we certainly hope!) let's get all the use out of them we can. It's not that the Coastals are being neglected sitting at the dock, they still run regularly enough to keep everything in shape. There's a lot of life ahead of them-they will see much use in years ahead.
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Post by shipyard on Oct 29, 2008 19:45:39 GMT -8
I haven't seen anyone around, and can see her from where I work. I've been nosing around a bit, but haven't come up with anything besides what's been posted here. I have access to that dock, for work purposes, and am just waiting for a reasonable excuse to go in there.
I would think the Bamfield Rd would be poor right now, as there is little maintenance going on with the state of the industry right now. Logging is shut down due to market conditions.
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Post by shipyard on Oct 27, 2008 19:14:59 GMT -8
I'm not having any luck posting photos (never done it before). If someone can PM me or direct me to some instructions, I'll get them up. Thanks.
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Post by shipyard on Oct 27, 2008 16:09:11 GMT -8
Okay, she's here in PA, I've gotta run now but will try and post the pics I took tonight.
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Post by shipyard on Oct 26, 2008 20:44:13 GMT -8
If she comes to Port Alberni, I'll post photos and info as available. If she's getting work done, I may even end up on board!
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Post by shipyard on Aug 14, 2008 20:49:17 GMT -8
Unfortunately, it appears the Lady Rose's sailing days may be over. Maintenance cost are really skyrocketing for the seventy-something year old ship. She hasn't been run all summer, so time will tell.
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Post by shipyard on Jul 30, 2008 5:52:23 GMT -8
With the Sea to Sky being closed for at least two days due to a rock slide last night, does anyone think we may see a ferry running to Porteau Cove until it's cleaned up?
Never mind- I now here it's North of Porteau Cove. I'm not sure which ships they would have used anyways.
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Post by shipyard on Jul 24, 2008 16:50:30 GMT -8
What advantage would it have over the Cowichan as #2 ship?
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Post by shipyard on Jul 13, 2008 9:13:34 GMT -8
Yes, there has been a huge increase in scrap prices just in the last couple of years.
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Post by shipyard on Jan 12, 2008 19:13:24 GMT -8
That article states that she was launched as the Quadra Queen, under the Ministry Fleet. It's strange that she'd use the "Queen" designation then, yet have her name changed to a "non-BCF"ish one upon being transferred to BCF. Not doubting this info, and I know other vessels had a similar story, it just seems odd.
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Post by shipyard on Apr 22, 2007 6:49:18 GMT -8
From it's size, my guess would be the Saltspring Queen.
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Post by shipyard on Dec 28, 2007 22:21:34 GMT -8
Ahh, she looks so modern, uncluttered, and symmetrical. Those were the days.....
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Post by shipyard on Dec 27, 2007 13:24:39 GMT -8
Sponsons add stability, as well as buoyancy, to a hull. I wonder if her sister, Tachek, received this modification as well?
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Post by shipyard on Feb 12, 2008 20:34:26 GMT -8
When I was on the Esquimalt on the weekend, I noticed her original plaque is missing from it's wooden backing. I think it was there a couple of weeks ago.
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Post by shipyard on Feb 7, 2008 20:56:45 GMT -8
I believe the structure under the MCD beneath the galleries is insufficient for heavy commercial vehicles.
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Post by shipyard on Jan 27, 2008 19:57:54 GMT -8
Here's my theory- with the SoVI being the number two vessel out of Swartz Bay, she is the ideal refit replacement for both the SoBC and the CC. This would mean there would be no service level changes (Capacity and amenities) during refits. This leaves the New West as an ideal replacement for at least the Alberni, as she is based at the same terminal, and is quite suited for this run due to her overheight capacity. During low season, the third vessel for route 1 is usually based out of Swartz Bay.
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Post by shipyard on Jan 26, 2008 19:17:43 GMT -8
I am quite certain we will see the New West as the regular winter refit replacement on route 30.
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Post by shipyard on Jan 31, 2008 0:11:57 GMT -8
Tsawwassen's cracked rudder is being repaired. Other than that I have heard no other news, on what they are doing to the two ferries in the dry dock. We pretend to be so green these days, and yet our still semi-public marine highway, BCFS, has known of this rudder crack, emitting copious ammounts of toxic fluid, since the summer or earlier as we can only surmise. Then again, Ed Stelmach's Alberta won't significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions before 2050, so who should we be to complain when our leader, Grodon Campbell, atleast attempts to question his SoCred party's targets and pull on the reigns he has access to as much as possible and makes *real* attempts to combat today's greatest enemy to our childrens' future What fluid would one find inside a rudder?
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Post by shipyard on Jan 29, 2008 21:58:46 GMT -8
BC Ferries may want to put their own spin on the facts, before TSB lets them out.
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Post by shipyard on Dec 12, 2007 17:00:47 GMT -8
In light of the new "evidence", I'd have to say they are the same two boats!
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Post by shipyard on Dec 11, 2007 18:13:28 GMT -8
Here's my take on this- I'd say they look like they've been kicking around the yard for more than 2 years. Being "used" for a few hours, even weeks, does not explain this condition. One other reason I don't believe these to be the two boats is the fact that one or both were given to the community of Hartley Bay. (At least this is what I remember, no time to sift through 34 pages right now!
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Post by shipyard on Dec 15, 2007 23:48:23 GMT -8
Yes, Oak Bay filled in on the run shortly before her MLU.
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Post by shipyard on Dec 16, 2007 20:47:28 GMT -8
Has it been officially confirmed that CC is in fact going to be #1 vessel when she gets here?
I do see why it would be beneficial to have all Coastals based on one side, especially looking at the present labour shortage in the system. Crews based at all three terminals will be certified on these ships, so if need be, people out of Swartz Bay can be called up to work at Duke Pt., etc.
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Post by shipyard on Nov 7, 2007 21:24:04 GMT -8
This weekend, I'll be riding my first WSF ferries. Does anyone know the level of food service on this run vs. what we're used to on BCF? Thanks.
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Post by shipyard on Aug 5, 2007 9:29:54 GMT -8
Just speculating on another possible advantage to a Coastal on Rt. 30- Perhaps having two identical ships based within close proximity to one another would create flexibilty with crewing issues. Any crew based out of Nanaimo, spare or otherwise, could be certified for either ship, provided they keep them the same as years go by.
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