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Post by Hardy on Nov 13, 2008 21:34:31 GMT -8
You are assuming that the QoNW will actually FINISH her refit sometime before '09 is over ... that seems questionable at this point.
Be interesting to see what happens first: a) Hell freezes over (notwithstanding Capital One...) b) IS in service c) QoNW back from refit d) QoR prime vessel on Rte-1 e) Kieran writes proper English f) gordon posts in right thread
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Post by Curtis on Nov 13, 2008 22:50:14 GMT -8
You are assuming that the QoNW will actually FINISH her refit sometime before '09 is over ... that seems questionable at this point. Be interesting to see what happens first: a) Hell freezes over (notwithstanding Capital One...) b) IS in service c) QoNW back from refit d) QoR prime vessel on Rte-1 e) Kieran writes proper English f) gordon posts in right thread Here's another few. g) NorEx arrives in BC h) NorEx begins service i) QPR retires j) Another Fuel Surcharge Rise/Reduction k) The plans for the NorDisco are announced l) Another "big news" BCF Incident happens
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Post by Ferryman on Nov 14, 2008 23:25:49 GMT -8
For the record.....the Norad is currently at the Esquimalt graving dock. That would mean that three BC Ferries are down there now. The Queen of Cowichan, Quinsam, and Norad....
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Post by Deleted on Nov 20, 2008 23:07:09 GMT -8
CME is doing the work on the Norad and the Quinsam. Victoria Shipyards is doing the work on the Cowichan.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Feb 21, 2009 13:12:56 GMT -8
Maintenance costs are $2.7 million ($10.1 million year-to-date) lower than the prior year reflecting the cyclical nature of our refit schedules. We plan to undertake 20 vessel refits in fiscal 2009, compared to 26 in the prior year. Above quote is from BCFS's 12/31/2008 MD&A report. # of refits expected for year, compared to prior year, is my reason for posting this here....
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Post by Low Light Mike on Feb 21, 2009 13:36:38 GMT -8
re MV Quinsam - a 2-part refit: The Quinsam, which operates on our Nanaimo-Gabriola Island route, is currently undergoing the first phase of a $17.7 million upgrade project that will extend its life for a further 19 years of service.
The upgrade project on the 26-year-old vessel will include structural and mechanical improvements as well as new lifesaving systems; new right angle drives; and improved passenger lounges and crew areas.
The first phase is expected to be complete in the spring of 2009 at which time the Quinsam will return to service.
The second phase is scheduled for October 2009 through March 2010.
Above quote is from the BCFS 12/31/2008 MD&A report, so it's the official-word.
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Post by ferrytraveller on Feb 21, 2009 14:12:05 GMT -8
Queen of Coquitlam Queen of Alberni (ongoing) Northern Adventure (ongoing) Bowen Queen Kahloke (Allied Shipyard) Kuper QQ2 SOVI Queen of Cowichan Queen of Capilano(DPM) Queen of Chilliwack Queen of Surrey (esquimalt) SOBC (DPM) Quinsam New West
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Post by Deleted on Feb 21, 2009 17:33:09 GMT -8
Where does the Skeena Queen go for her refit?
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Post by DENelson83 on Feb 21, 2009 17:56:26 GMT -8
I imagine she goes to Point Hope, since I don't believe she's certified to cross the Strait.
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Post by Nick on Feb 21, 2009 18:26:33 GMT -8
She can (and does) cross the strait without pax on board. Where she gets her refit depends on a variety of factors. Historically it has been VicShip, but it has gone to Allied (her birthplace) in the past.
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Post by Nickfro on Mar 2, 2009 17:07:10 GMT -8
For the posts above, my thought is that if the K barges can cross the strait for refits, so can the Skeena. If that's not the case, I'm really scratching my head on this one!
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Post by Nickfro on Mar 2, 2009 17:09:29 GMT -8
The Queen of Surrey has entered back into service on Route 3 today, beginning with the 230pm sailing out of Langdale. With this refit complete, I would expect the Queen of Coquitlam to replace the Queen of Oak Bay for its refit in the near future.
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Post by gordon on Mar 2, 2009 17:30:03 GMT -8
When The Route#30 vessels go in for refit
Is it likely that the QofNW will replace the Alberni
when the CI goes in for her 1st ever annual refit is it likely that one of the other Coastals will take her place or will it likely be the Cow?
( not sure this is the right thread.)
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Post by Mike C on Mar 2, 2009 17:33:30 GMT -8
When The Route#30 vessels go in for refit Is it likely that the QofNW will replace the Alberni when the CI goes in for her 1st ever annual refit is it likely that one of the other Coastals will take her place or will it likely be the Cow? ( not sure this is the right thread.) I'm almost positive it will be the Coquitlam for either/or.
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Post by Ferryman on Mar 2, 2009 18:05:26 GMT -8
With the way things are right now, the New West would likely replace the Alberni.
On the Duke Point end, the Renaissance would most likely replace the Inspiration, because BC Ferries feels that it would be best for truck traffic, as opposed to the old C's.
Quite the step up from where we were a year ago. When a route 30 vessel would go out of service, chances were that the Esquimalt or Vancouver would be put in service. Fast forward 1 year later, and Route 30 now sees a brand new vessel on the route, or a freshly renovated vessel no matter what. I guess that means we actually do "Experience the difference", as they're new slogan now states....
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Post by DENelson83 on Mar 2, 2009 19:49:01 GMT -8
On the Duke Point end, the Renaissance would most likely replace the Renaissance, because BC Ferries feels that it would be best for truck traffic, as opposed to the old C's. That's "the Renaissance would replace the Inspiration". Ships can't replace themselves.
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Post by Mike C on Mar 2, 2009 20:31:22 GMT -8
With the way things are right now, the New West would likely replace the Alberni. On the Duke Point end, the Renaissance would most likely replace the Renaissance, because BC Ferries feels that it would be best for truck traffic, as opposed to the old C's. Quite the step up from where we were a year ago. When a route 30 vessel would go out of service, chances were that the Esquimalt or Vancouver would be put in service. Fast forward 1 year later, and Route 30 now sees a brand new vessel on the route, or a freshly renovated vessel no matter what. I guess that means we actually do "Experience the difference", as they're new slogan now states.... I will argue that and say that the New West will not be completed before the end of the decade.
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Post by Ferryman on Mar 2, 2009 21:48:09 GMT -8
On the Duke Point end, the Renaissance would most likely replace the Renaissance, because BC Ferries feels that it would be best for truck traffic, as opposed to the old C's. That's "the Renaissance would replace the Inspiration". Ships can't replace themselves. Sure they can. Today was a good example. The Renaissance was supposed to be out of service all day today for TC inspections, but ended up running anyways this afternoon. ;D Thanks for catching the typo though.
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Post by Nickfro on Mar 3, 2009 11:22:56 GMT -8
We won't know which ferry will sub in for the Alberni for a while, since the Alberni went in for refit back in fall 2008. The Vancouver subbed in for that period. I guess the question is which ferry's evacuation systems are more similar to the Alberni's? Is it the Coquitlam/Cowichan or the New West? I would think it would be the ferry that requires minimal training of crew for systems on the replacement vessel.
My thought is that since the New West is based out of Tsawwassen, she's the more likely candidate to sub in for the Alberni. It's a good idea not to move one specific ferry around to a bunch of home ports. The Coquitlam tends to stick to Horseshoe Bay and Langdale, and the Cowichan stays at the two Nanaimo terminals. Another reason to believe it'll be the New West as the replacement vessel on Route 30 out of TSA. The New West also has a greater overheight capacity than a replacement C Class. . .something valued on Route 30.
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Post by Hardy on Mar 9, 2009 8:22:59 GMT -8
Peering into the crystal ball that I just bought on E-bay, I can forsee the QoNW back on Rte-30 as an QoA replacement on a short term basis. On the flip side, if the CI needs to go down, then depending on what the "Policy du Jour" is at BCFS regarding running the CR on Rte-2 ... either the CR could come in to replace the CI (this would work in low or shoulder season only), or they could shuffle the QoNW back up to Duke, depending on her duties on Rte-1. By that point though, one would figure that both the SoBC and SoVI plus the CC would be running Rte-1. The controversy regarding the C-class in AP surfaces again if they want to maintain 4-boat service on Rte-1, but I for one cannot forsee issues as they have the CC running through AP now.
THAT'S from a vessel standpoint. Crewing and crew training may dictate otherwise, and that is why we still have the QoV running on Rte-1 as opposed to the CC while the SoBC is down.
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Post by Curtis on Mar 27, 2009 15:13:11 GMT -8
The North Island Princess is going in for her annual refit.
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Post by ferryfanyvr on Mar 27, 2009 20:33:41 GMT -8
According to RBI, the Queen of Coquitlam is taking over for the Oak Bay Monday morning, Mar 30. The Oakey will be back at the beginning of May. We all have our favorite ship, and the Coquitlam is mine, although I know others may not share my opinion
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Post by Esquimalt Queen on Mar 27, 2009 20:42:26 GMT -8
The NIP is going to be up the road from me pretty soon, I'm excited!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 27, 2009 21:08:33 GMT -8
Has the Oak Bay gone to Deas or has she gone for dry docking.
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Post by ferryfanyvr on Mar 27, 2009 21:18:03 GMT -8
She is expected to spend her refit at Deas, there is no drydocking planned this time.
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