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Post by Hardy on Jun 8, 2007 4:56:42 GMT -8
What BC Ferries needs to build is an MV Coastal Barge, lol! A barge/freight type ferry to take all the drop trailers on the northern routes so they can take more cars as those things seem to take up all the space on the Queen of Prince Rupert to the Charlottes! Would that not make it a "Northern" named vessel? I kind of like: Northern Hospitality or Coastal Hospitality (as the case may be) -- kind of a jab, seeing that with drop-trailers and a few truckers, it would probably be spartan accomodations -- kind of like the K-class --- a shack with a bench seat!  |
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Post by kylefossett on Jun 8, 2007 14:53:32 GMT -8
Our Greek buddy already confirmed a bow ramp on the NorEx. Who do we have in GREECE Do I assume you had a brain-fart and meant German/Germany??? ;D our greek buddy comments sound like we all should be hanging out in the back of a butcher shop in new jersey with guys named tony, paulie, kitten, and christopher |
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Post by hergfest on Jun 8, 2007 19:14:07 GMT -8
Germany, I had the NorAd on my mind. At least that is my excuse.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jun 9, 2007 18:42:48 GMT -8
Does anyone on this forum have any knowledge of plans to pull the northern ferries off their tourist service and use them to ensure that essential supplies get through to areas that are now unreachable by road & rail? All North Coast communities are now cut off from the rest of BC by road/rail. The only way to get essentials in or out is by water. Will our ferries, and in particular, the NorAd, be used to help bring in essentials? From the QCI-Obserer newspaper: www.qciobserver.com/articles.aspx?article=2704------------------------------------- Ferry space at a premiumSeveral passengers have had to cancel their ferry reservations this week due to the floods which have closed Highway 16 east of Prince Rupert, says BC Ferries spokesperson Deborah Marshall. However, their empty spots have been filled with supplies coming to the islands via Port Hardy, Ms Marshall said. "Goods are getting through," she said. BC Ferries is giving refunds to passengers whose travel plans have been affected by the flood, she said. Meanwhile, as of Wednesday (June 6) BC Ferries is keeping space open on the Queen of Prince Rupert and the Northern Adventure for essential freight like groceries and medical supplies, she said. That means some customers may not be able to book space for the next few days, as long as the flood situation lasts. --------------- |
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Post by Curtis on Jun 10, 2007 8:14:35 GMT -8
Reading the above news article, It looks like a Lose-Win Situation for the North right now.
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Post by Mill Bay on Jun 19, 2007 11:34:43 GMT -8
They do have probablems with the loading ramps. after a certain level...the loading ramps start going UP. thats when they enforce weight restrictions....if the water level hits a peak..then yes the ferry will be affected...but the vessels can continue to operate. its the loading ramps cant handle it. As of yesterday, the weight restrictions on the Albion ferry were lifted, and the ferry was reopened to heavy truck traffic after the water level of the lower Fraser River dropped to 4.7 metres at the official Mission gauge over the weekend. It said that trucks had to detour 30 kms over the mission bridge. That is quite a sizeable detour. Despite the fact that the new bridge will be tolled it will probably be a benefit to commercial traffic during peak flow periods on the river. Too bad for all of us, it will also mean the end of the Albion crossing. According to the Vancouver Sun yesterday: Albion ferry reopens for heavy trucks (11:15 am) Vancouver Sun
Monday, June 18, 2007
The Albion ferry was reopened to heavy truck traffic today after the lower Fraser River fell to 4.7 metres at the Mission gauge over the weekend.
TransLink prohibited trucks with a gross vehicle weight of more than 5,500 kilograms from boarding the commuter ferry in early June, after the Fraser rose to 5.2 metres, prompting a flood warning for the area.
The trucks had been rerouted to the Mission Bridge, about 30 kilometres away, TransLink spokesman Drew Snider said.
Provincial emergency officials say the Fraser River appears to have peaked and the rising flood waters are receding.
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Post by Doug on Jun 19, 2007 14:30:07 GMT -8
They do have probablems with the loading ramps. after a certain level...the loading ramps start going UP. thats when they enforce weight restrictions....if the water level hits a peak..then yes the ferry will be affected...but the vessels can continue to operate. its the loading ramps cant handle it. As of yesterday, the weight restrictions on the Albion ferry were lifted, and the ferry was reopened to heavy truck traffic after the water level of the lower Fraser River dropped to 4.7 metres at the official Mission gauge over the weekend. It said that trucks had to detour 30 kms over the mission bridge. That is quite a sizeable detour. Despite the fact that the new bridge will be tolled it will probably be a benefit to commercial traffic during peak flow periods on the river. Too bad for all of us, it will also mean the end of the Albion crossing. According to the Vancouver Sun yesterday: Albion ferry reopens for heavy trucks (11:15 am) Vancouver Sun
Monday, June 18, 2007
The Albion ferry was reopened to heavy truck traffic today after the lower Fraser River fell to 4.7 metres at the Mission gauge over the weekend.
TransLink prohibited trucks with a gross vehicle weight of more than 5,500 kilograms from boarding the commuter ferry in early June, after the Fraser rose to 5.2 metres, prompting a flood warning for the area.
The trucks had been rerouted to the Mission Bridge, about 30 kilometres away, TransLink spokesman Drew Snider said.
Provincial emergency officials say the Fraser River appears to have peaked and the rising flood waters are receding.
Copyright © 2007 CanWest Interactive, a division of CanWest MediaWorks Publications, Inc.. All rights reserved Actually, on an average summer day, it's just as fast to drive around than it is to sit in the lineup. The only downside is fuel consumption of a truck.... |
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Post by Hardy on Jun 19, 2007 16:44:55 GMT -8
It said that trucks had to detour 30 kms over the mission bridge. That is quite a sizeable detour. Despite the fact that the new bridge will be tolled it will probably be a benefit to commercial traffic during peak flow periods on the river. It's only a detour of that distance if either the shipper or receiver are near to the ferry. For a lot of the commercial traffic using the Albion, it was a shortcut route, or for me most of the time, an alternative to driving around, so that I could catch up on paperwork and maybe save a few minutes stuck in traffic. Vehicle traffic to Surrey from Maple Ridge was only a few KM off (10-15 additional distance). Traffic to downtown City of Langley or White Rock was most effected, 25-30km detour. People coming from Mission, they could route via TCH#1 with almost no added KM's. The closures/restrictions were announced, which means it was no surprise. No one should have showed up at the terminal and THEN found out that they had to go around. We all had time to prepare and re-route. |
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Post by Hardy on Jun 19, 2007 16:47:36 GMT -8
Actually, on an average summer day, it's just as fast to drive around than it is to sit in the lineup. The only downside is fuel consumption of a truck.... I worked it out. 3 sailings on a non-rush hour breaks you even, and 4-5 during rush hour. This is an unofficial "taste-testing" that I have done over the years. It holds true both ways. Fuel consumption is a concern, but for me it's always been more about having time to catch up paperwork or make a few calls or chill-ax |
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