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Post by queenofcowichan on Jan 14, 2008 14:55:40 GMT -8
What has me scratching my head is why on earth would BC Ferries have the Esquimalt on the Duke Point run Full time when the Coquitlam is available and just sitting in Departure Bay. Although the Esquimalt can carry more Overhights than the Coq, I would figure because of the "Extra" wages paid to the Esquimalts Crew in the longer shifts they would use the faster vessle to keep to the regular schedual.
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Post by Balfour on Jan 14, 2008 16:45:55 GMT -8
I believe this was discussed before.
The reason why the Queen of Coquitlam is not in the Tsawwassen Duke Point run is because the Tsawwassen crew on route 30 is not trained with Marine Evacuation Chutes (MEC's)
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Post by queenofcowichan on Jan 14, 2008 16:50:29 GMT -8
That seems like a poor excuse especially when they will need to be trained for the Queen of Alberni in March,
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Post by DENelson83 on Jan 14, 2008 17:20:22 GMT -8
I believe this was discussed before. The reason why the Queen of Coquitlam is not in the Tsawwassen Duke Point run is because the Tsawwassen crew on route 30 is not trained with Marine Evacuation Chutes (MEC's) Then just deadhead the Coq down to Tsawwassen and get them trained up.
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Post by Dane on Jan 14, 2008 17:47:17 GMT -8
That seems like a poor excuse especially when they will need to be trained for the Queen of Alberni in March, Not when all of your Van Isl major rte crews are already having to be trained on an entirely new vessel. While I am not familiar with BCFS training regime I am sure they do not have a lot of assets to work with.
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Post by ferrytraveller on Jan 14, 2008 19:00:34 GMT -8
well thats not quite true, they do have some assets. It just depends how often they wish to train NEW crew with the marine evacuation chutes (MEC's) Triton marine, located in vancouver, has built a training building for BC Ferries to train employees with the MEC's. They can also service the chutes there too.
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Post by Scott (Former Account) on Jan 14, 2008 20:11:43 GMT -8
The Coquitlam has a different evacuation system than the Alberni, and Tsawwassen is not trained on either one.... Also, the Coquitlam has a reduced overheight capacity compared to the Esquimalt...
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Post by ferrytraveller on Jan 14, 2008 20:21:06 GMT -8
the alberni has the slide doesn't it?
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Post by Scott (Former Account) on Jan 14, 2008 20:27:23 GMT -8
the alberni has the slide doesn't it? The Alberni uses LSA slides instead of DBC chutes like the other four use...
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Post by ferrytraveller on Jan 14, 2008 20:28:57 GMT -8
right, thats what i though whats the difference between the LSA Slide the Alberni has and the New Slides the Coastals have? And what do the spirits use?
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Post by Scott (Former Account) on Jan 14, 2008 20:46:27 GMT -8
I can't say for sure, but I would assume the LSA slides would be similar. They may just be a bit longer on the Coastal's...
The Spirits also use DBC chutes like the Cowichan, Coquitlam, Oak Bay and Surrey...
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Post by ferrytraveller on Jan 14, 2008 20:52:41 GMT -8
oh alright makes sence
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Post by Ferryman on Jan 14, 2008 21:20:11 GMT -8
Also, wouldn't the Tsawwassen based crew also be Route 1 crew members as well? Meaning they'd have to train all of the crew members based out of Tsawwassen.
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Post by nolonger on Jan 14, 2008 22:45:43 GMT -8
Also, wouldn't the Tsawwassen based crew also be Route 1 crew members as well? Meaning they'd have to train all of the crew members based out of Tsawwassen. In a word......No.
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Post by hwy19man on Jan 14, 2008 23:20:24 GMT -8
I believe this was discussed before. The reason why the Queen of Coquitlam is not in the Tsawwassen Duke Point run is because the Tsawwassen crew on route 30 is not trained with Marine Evacuation Chutes (MEC's) Okay, I understand that, but the Q of Coquitlam has been extensively used on route 30 when the Alberni and New West were in for refits.
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Post by Scott (Former Account) on Jan 14, 2008 23:31:12 GMT -8
I believe this was discussed before. The reason why the Queen of Coquitlam is not in the Tsawwassen Duke Point run is because the Tsawwassen crew on route 30 is not trained with Marine Evacuation Chutes (MEC's) Okay, I understand that, but the Q of Coquitlam has been extensively used on route 30 when the Alberni and New West were in for refits. True. However on all of these occasions, all of the C's were operated by a Nanaimo crew. The New West has been replaced by the Queen of Vancouver over her last two refits. This recent placement of the Esquimalt with a Tsawwassen crew on route 30 is the first in a number of years. Tsawwassen has never crewed a Mid-life upgraded C-class...
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Post by hwy19man on Jan 14, 2008 23:42:24 GMT -8
Okay, I understand that, but the Q of Coquitlam has been extensively used on route 30 when the Alberni and New West were in for refits. True. However on all of these occasions, all of the C's were operated by a Nanaimo crew. The New West has been replaced by the Queen of Vancouver over her last two refits. This recent placement of the Esquimalt with a Tsawwassen crew on route 30 is the first in a number of years. Tsawwassen has never crewed a Mid-life upgraded C-class... Thank you for the explanation, especially about the Tsawwassen crew not working on an upgraded C class vessel. I guess that will change on March 1 when the Alberni will be based at Tsawwassen.
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Post by ferrytraveller on Jan 15, 2008 10:01:27 GMT -8
yah any word on if they are excited for this change or will be sad to see the New West moved?
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Post by Nick on Jan 16, 2008 0:02:53 GMT -8
Well, really, the New West isn't going to be moved. She is taking over for the Vancouver, and will still be based out of Tsawwassen.
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Post by Hardy on Jan 16, 2008 17:41:54 GMT -8
Taking a page from Fluge .... Is this a specific odour (ie: vanilla) or more of an odour neutralizer (ie: Nil Odor) ?? Is it induced into the central HVAC system, or are there strategic air fresheners located throughout the ship? Do they have those little pine tree thingies hanging from the ceiling, or pucks stuck under the seats?? . cents scents sense (in)sence (in)cest (non)sense .. !
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jan 16, 2008 19:51:37 GMT -8
re Hardy's humourous look at some posts:
Member "Queen of Cowichan" posted today with what might be a record number of homophone-issues and a heaping helping of unique spellings (no relation to Tori or Aaron).
It was a good one, including the regular words that we've come to expect, plus some renditions that I hadn't seen before. Good marks for keeping it fresh. Gooder marks for being steadfast in avoiding the spell-check button (which is approx 5cm away from the "post reply" key.....).
Once again, I feel better now.
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Post by Mike C on Jan 22, 2008 9:38:54 GMT -8
I recommend Firefox 2 for the spelling-impaired (or Safari for Mac users). It has an integrated spell check... gives the standard little red line when you've screwed up your spelling, and then right-click for a list of spelling suggestions.
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Post by coastalcody on Jan 22, 2008 14:23:49 GMT -8
Hey guys. Just joined today. Ride the ferrie all the time as i live in gibsons b.c. 2 minute drive from the langdale terminal. Im 16 and my cousin works at the terminal. My dream has always been and will be to captain a bc ferry. I am a ferry geek. I admit. Anyways i was reading here and just wondering to clear things up when the new super c is placed on the duke point run with the alberni. What exactly is happening with the new west.
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Post by Balfour on Jan 22, 2008 16:08:08 GMT -8
Welcome, coastalcody! I think we're all ferry geeks here one way or another. The New West is supposed to be assigned to the Tsawwassen-Swartz Bay run this summer as mentioned hereShe is currently undergoing a substantial upgrade at Burrard Drydock in North Van. Now feel free to introduce yourself here
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Post by Mike C on Jan 22, 2008 17:25:18 GMT -8
Yeah, he got it right....
But for your info anyway, the Supa-C being placed on the run will be the Coastal Inspiration. She will be based at Duke Point, and the Queen of Alberni's base will be switched to Tsawwassen.
There is a thread discussing the Coastal Inspiration (or CI for short) under the New Ferries section.
By the way Cody - Welcome aboard. Make sure you introduce yourself - I took a bit of heat a couple years ago for not introducing myself, so make sure you do that, as well as read the rules, etc...
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