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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2012 7:38:19 GMT -8
Quebec ferries will be using LNG on their upcoming new vessels built: www.lapresse.ca/le-soleil/actualites/transports/201110/21/01-4459747-le-gaz-naturel-alimentera-deux-nouveaux-traversiers.phpSummary Translation: The new ferries on the Tadoussac-Baie Sainte-Catherine run, which will replace the M.V. Jos Deschenes (built 1980) and M.V. Armand Imbeau (built 1980), will use Liquid Natural Gas instead of diesel fuel. Cost to build these two ships: $120 million, with the contract going to Davie Shipbuilding in Levis. In Service: 2014-2015 =============== The ship that will replace the M.V. Camille Marcoux (built 1974) will also use LNG. communiques.gouv.qc.ca/gouvqc/communiques/GPQF/Octobre2011/24/c6763.html?slang=enIn Service: by 2015. EDIT: Contract going to a shipyard in Italy. My Comments and Comparisons1. The Province of Quebec, unlilke BC, is replacing their ships when necessary, without constantly injecting botox in their old ships i.e. 'life extensions'. Even with mounting debt, the province is 'on top of it' - they are granting the necessary funds to replace the ferry fleet. 2. Quebec ferries have always been built in Quebec, thus contributing in the local economy. EDIT: Well, I can't say that anymore, because a contract has been signed to build the Camille Marcoux's replacement at a shipyard in ITALY. 3. Ferries are not marketed as cruise ships. Take a look at their website (also in english), and you'll see nothing about manicures or spa service, gift shop promotions or vacation offers that only International tourists can afford. The government has remained in its niche: providing an affordable and reliable ferry service. 4. I'm not sure how much studying has been done here, but the company seems really ambitious on implementing LNG on their new fleet. Contrast that to BCF, which has been hesitant lately on making a move. I'm surprised about the decision in Quebec, as the winter is long & cold, given that the LNG tanks have to be stored on the outside deck. 5. The two first ships I mentioned in this post will be replaced at the age of 35. Quite young when you compare to BC, but considering the weather conditions in Quebec, I think that's an appropriate age for replacement. And finally, here's an artist's concept of the upcoming vessels to be built, as seen on the back of the all-route schedule "New Ferries Between 2012 and 2015"  |
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jul 6, 2012 15:53:45 GMT -8
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Post by Deleted on Jul 15, 2012 17:19:41 GMT -8
July 1st, 2012  |
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Post by lmtengs on Jul 15, 2012 18:37:21 GMT -8
July 1st, 2012 Is that at Lévis? |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 15, 2012 18:40:23 GMT -8
July 1st, 2012 Is that at Lévis? Yes. Lomer Gouin tied up for the night while the Alphonse Desjardins (my vantage point) assumes hourly service. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 28, 2013 18:22:09 GMT -8
Wow. A Quebec Ferry company is going to build a Diesel hybrid ferry. The bottom one on the link. |
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Post by mariner42 on Jul 9, 2015 14:45:56 GMT -8
According to Lloyd's Register, North America's first large LNG ferry has arrived from Italy.
MV F.-A.-Gautier (133M LOA, 180 vehicles, 800 pax is to service Matane - Baie-Comeau - Godbout for (STQ)
Societe Des Traversiers Quebec. Wartsila-powered dual-fuel capable, it was built by Fincantieri at their yard near Naples.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 27, 2015 5:25:05 GMT -8
Some photos of Quebec Ferries for you guys. Soon enough I should have pictures of the FA Gauthier, the newest and largest vessel of the fleet.
First off, the sister separated at birth of the Howe Sound Queen. As you can see she also got a lounge and bridge expansion, but not to the same extent. A round trip as a foot passenger on this ten minute route costs $7.  Lucien L. en route to Sorel by DeckCadet NV, on Flickr
The running mate, Catherine Legardeur:  Catherine Legardeur en route to St-Ignace de Loyola by DeckCadet NV, on Flickr
And the good old Quebec City ferries. BTW: these vessels are rarely behind schedule. Thirty minute frequency, every 20 minutes at rush hour and every hour after 9PM or so; service is provided from 6:00 am to 2:00 am. Todd Stone would love the utilization on this route... outside rush hour, most of the traffic is foot passengers. Vehicle capacity is 50, so ten minutes in dock is plenty. A round trip on this ten min. route also costs $7, and unlimited travel is included if one purchases a monthly bus pass from the transit system on either shore.  Quebec City Ferry by DeckCadet NV, on Flickr
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Post by Deleted on Aug 11, 2015 5:52:40 GMT -8
F.A. Gauthier departing Baie Comeau, southbound for Matane, Quebec. Crossing time is 2 hours 25 minutes. Same day roundtrip is $35, I didn't have the time to go check her out.
Service speed 19 knots, max. speed 24 knots. She pushes out quite a wake.  Her bow reminds me of the NorEx draft design... also, that aft cafeteria looks like it has a pretty decent view. This is Quebec Ferries newest boat; entered service last month. She is can run on LNG, and diesel as well, I think. I have heard rumors that there have been issues (hello, newboatitis) with the electrical since she has entered service. This will probably get worked out while she is on warranty.
 FA Gauthier departs Baie Comeau, en route to Matane, Québec. by DeckCadet NV, on Flickr
 FA Gauthier departs Baie Comeau by DeckCadet NV, on Flickr
Side view, there seems to be ample inside & outside deck space throughout:  FA Gauthier by DeckCadet NV, on Flickr
Around this time she is entering the Escoumins Traffic Separation Zone:  FA Gauthier departing Baie Comeau by DeckCadet NV, on Flickr
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Post by Mike C on Apr 12, 2016 17:26:52 GMT -8
I'm going to try to take a little bit of a study break and write a brief trip report as some of you do so eloquently. Four years into a degree that focuses on policy-writing does a number on your ability to express a narrative of any kind. I traveled to the east coast February 14-20 to attend a conference in Ottawa, and experience Quebec's Winter Carnival. I was intending to leave Prince George the night of the 13th, but ended up getting delayed until 6 am on the 15th, after I gave up my seat on Air Canada in exchange for an $800 cheque. I fly, on average, once every few weeks on Air Canada Express, so I definitely took them up on the offer for them to give a little bit back. I have put that money away into a travel savings fund that I will use over the summer. Anyways, that aside, I did make to Vancouver in time to catch the red-eye to Montreal I had originally booked, and with an 18-minute hop on a CRJ, made it to Ottawa a full day before the conference. It was Sustainable Communities 2016, as organized by FCM, which made the attendance to be largely municipal politicians - a different kind of crowd than I am used to dealing with. It was a good time, and I have to say, three days in Ottawa was plenty to see everything one wants to see. I snagged VIA Rail to Quebec afterwards, met my mom, and spent some time in Quebec City immersed in Winter Carnival. We let the -41C temperatures give us an excuse to bar hop and experience some of QC's finer eats, which I have to say, are by far the best in Canada. It also provided some fairly unique ferry photography opportunities with ice that don't really exist on the west coast.  Levis Ferry, Quebec City, QC by Michael Coulson, on Flickr  Levis Ferry, Quebec City, QC by Michael Coulson, on Flickr  Levis Ferry, Quebec City, QC by Michael Coulson, on Flickr  Levis Ferry, Quebec City, QC by Michael Coulson, on Flickr |
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Post by northwesterner on Apr 12, 2016 18:50:12 GMT -8
We let the -41C temperatures I have no ability to comprehend temperatures that low. |
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Post by Kahloke on Apr 13, 2016 4:52:05 GMT -8
I'm going to try to take a little bit of a study break and write a brief trip report as some of you do so eloquently. Four years into a degree that focuses on policy-writing does a number on your ability to express a narrative of any kind. I traveled to the east coast February 14-20 to attend a conference in Ottawa, and experience Quebec's Winter Carnival. I was intending to leave Prince George the night of the 13th, but ended up getting delayed until 6 am on the 15th, after I gave up my seat on Air Canada in exchange for an $800 cheque. I fly, on average, once every few weeks on Air Canada Express, so I definitely took them up on the offer for them to give a little bit back. I have put that money away into a travel savings fund that I will use over the summer. Anyways, that aside, I did make to Vancouver in time to catch the red-eye to Montreal I had originally booked, and with an 18-minute hop on a CRJ, made it to Ottawa a full day before the conference. It was Sustainable Communities 2016, as organized by FCM, which made the attendance to be largely municipal politicians - a different kind of crowd than I am used to dealing with. It was a good time, and I have to say, three days in Ottawa was plenty to see everything one wants to see. I snagged VIA Rail to Quebec afterwards, met my mom, and spent some time in Quebec City immersed in Winter Carnival. We let the -41C temperatures give us an excuse to bar hop and experience some of QC's finer eats, which I have to say, are by far the best in Canada. It also provided some fairly unique ferry photography opportunities with ice that don't really exist on the west coast. Great photos! Thanks for sharing Quebec Ferries in the winter for us. Quebec city is one of my "bucket list" destinations. Some day I will get there. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 13, 2016 7:11:06 GMT -8
Quebec city is one of my "bucket list" destinations. Some day I will get there. Definitely make time to go to Quebec City - you won't regret it. The arrogance towards english people seems to have fizzled over the past 20 years (last referendum was 21 years ago). |
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Post by Mike C on Apr 13, 2016 9:09:05 GMT -8
Quebec city is one of my "bucket list" destinations. Some day I will get there. It's hard to beat BC for scenery, but QC has history and architecture that I don't think exist elsewhere in Canada (one of the oldest establishments in North America, dating back to the 16th century, for you history buffs), plus incredible food and very nice people. All those considered, it was very worthwhile. I was pressed for time so Montreal didn't make it in, but I think that would be a logical addition, with a day trip to Ottawa. Carnival was a neat experience and I would recommend it, but I foresee that it is probably a very different city in the summer when people can actually tolerate being outside for more than 10 minutes at a time.  |
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Post by Brandon S on Apr 23, 2018 15:03:37 GMT -8
From my recent trip to Quebec. Taken 21Mar18  |
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Jul 20, 2018 20:04:52 GMT -8
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jul 21, 2018 8:24:19 GMT -8
Per the article, the ship is the first LNG fueled vessel to be designed and built in North America. Davie Shipyard in Quebec invested the big bucks in transforming a shipyard to a new technology. The article compares the complexity of the ferry to the space-shuttle. To some that might sound impressive, but to me that sounds like a recipe for maintenance disaster. Of course, we all know of 6 ferries that are LNG powered and are already operating in North America, before this Armand-Imbeau II. |
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Post by lohium on Aug 31, 2018 18:03:14 GMT -8
It's been a few weeks since I moved from BC and finally got to ride a ferry in my new province! The Hudson-Oka ferry travels across the Ottawa River, just upstream from Lac des Deux Montagnes (Lake of Two Mountains), where the Ottawa joins up with the Saint Lawrence river, near Montreal. According to the ferry's website, this route has been serviced since 1909. The fare was $11 for me and my car, and the ride took about 10 minutes. Ships depart every 15 minutes and I got to the Hudson terminal (south bank) just as the ferry was unloading. The ferry was about a third full. Fare was collected by the crew on board, signs instructed drivers not to get out of their car until they paid. The ferry itself was very similar to the K-barges of BC, with ramps on the ferry itself. The overall experience reminded me a little bit of the Mill Bay route, a "shortcut" ferry designed primarily for tourists. However, the two mountains are a bit of a stretch compared to what I'm used to in BC... Sorry for the cell phone quality pics, as well as total photo-taking inexperience. Ferry unloading *9
View towards the bow (Oka end) of the ferry. I don't know why they loaded most of the cars on the left side.
Another front facing view
Looking towards the stern (Hudson end) from the bow
Meeting the other ferry
Arriving at Oka
No fancy Queen name for this boat...it's just Oka #7
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Post by Neil on Aug 31, 2018 21:56:42 GMT -8
Thanks for the above post, lohium. Wow... that's a bare bones vessel. No lounge. I guess there's zero foot traffic?
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Post by lohium on Sept 1, 2018 15:43:31 GMT -8
No foot passengers when I took it, but the website says they can travel for $2. I thought there may have been a lounge underneath the captain's tower there (is it still called the bridge) but as you can see photos 2 and 3, that appears to be a small lounge for the crew. I guess those benches are all the foot passengers and cyclists get? The ride is only ten minutes but even then I would not want to be caught outside when it starts pouring...
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Jan 16, 2019 18:07:42 GMT -8
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Feb 8, 2019 20:25:40 GMT -8
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Feb 14, 2019 20:24:11 GMT -8
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Jul 11, 2019 19:12:04 GMT -8
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Her bow reminds me of the NorEx draft design... also, that aft cafeteria looks like it has a pretty decent view. This is Quebec Ferries newest boat; entered service last month. She is can run on LNG, and diesel as well, I think. I have heard rumors that there have been issues (hello, newboatitis) with the electrical since she has entered service. This will probably get worked out while she is on warranty.
