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Post by Curtis on Apr 1, 2006 11:24:11 GMT -8
I've never seen something like that. It's so cool
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Post by SHipbuilders daughterwife on Apr 1, 2006 13:22:33 GMT -8
Drydock can take 1-4 hours to fill depending on the size of the boat. A ferry would take about 2 hours. A big cruise ship--about 1 hour or less.
Also, any fish, such as salmon has to be put back into the ocean if it accidently gets stuck in the drydock.
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Post by Doug on Apr 1, 2006 17:16:21 GMT -8
Oddly enough, a couple years ago, there was another website with photos of the Prince Rupert going up in the drydock (odd being because the Rupert is the only known one to have pictures of the drydock lifting/lowering).
As for drydock flooding time...that's interesting that they can do a ship in an hour. I thought it takes like four at least.
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Post by ed on Apr 2, 2006 11:17:37 GMT -8
Is it just me or does anyone else think that the QoPR should have gotten a bit snazzer paint job this time? Here is what those Euros would have done if they had her in drydock and some spray paint.   credit to www.simplonpc.co.uk for the photos |
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Post by Retrovision on Apr 2, 2006 11:41:15 GMT -8
\ ...Looks as bald as [glow=white,2,300] Moby[/glow] himself |
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Post by Dane on Apr 3, 2006 16:23:24 GMT -8
Update #3, North Coast Service
Posted April 03, 2006
BC Ferries intends to restore passenger and vehicle service on its Inside Passage and Queen Charlotte Islands routes by mid-April.
The start date is tentatively set for April 15, when the M/V Queen of Prince Rupert is expected to sail from Port Hardy to Prince Rupert, with a stop at Bella Bella. Service to Skidegate is expected to resume on April 16.
Customers are advised that cabins will not be available on the Queen of Prince Rupert.
To accommodate inter-mid coast travel, service between Bella Bella, Shearwater, Klemtu, Ocean Falls and Bella Coola continues with the M/V Nimpkish (detailed schedule >>).
As well, a tug and barge service is operating between Prince Rupert and the Queen Charlotte Islands for commercial vehicles to ensure a steady supply of goods to north coast communities. This service cannot accommodate private vehicles at this time.
Passengers booked on BC Ferries’ Inside Passage and Queen Charlotte Islands routes prior to April 15 have been contacted to arrange air transportation as required.
Further updates on our revised schedule will be posted as more information becomes available. We thank our customers for their continued patience and understanding.
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Post by Retrovision on Apr 4, 2006 9:31:14 GMT -8
Can anyone give us the current position of the Queen of Prince Rupert?
We seem to have lost track of her after she left Esquimalt, and when I passed Deas on Friday there had been no change since the SoVI left, i.e. only the Queen of the Islands was there.
I'll update if there's a change at Deas, after I pass there when I go through the tunnel today.
Cheers,
Graham
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Post by Retrovision on Apr 4, 2006 20:19:55 GMT -8
Update: QPR is at Deas, berth 1 (river-side), stern-to.
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Post by NMcKay on Apr 4, 2006 20:34:52 GMT -8
i thought it would've been faster to do the refit @ departure bay
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Post by Koastal Karl on Apr 5, 2006 10:28:26 GMT -8
In reply to the QUEEN OF PRINCE RUPERT NO CABINS issue, I want to know WHY they are doing this not allowing any passengers to have cabins?? Certainly the crew dont use that many cabins?? I know this probably has to do with the Queen of the North sinking though. But being on the Rupert for 20 hours up to Prince Rupert and to the Charlottes is gonna suck without cabins. Have other ferry companies done this when a ship of theirs has sank closed off all cabins?? Maybe Cascade could answer that. Would Alaska Marine Highway do it?? Why is BC Ferries doing this???
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Post by Retrovision on Apr 5, 2006 13:47:25 GMT -8
i thought it would've been faster to do the refit @ departure bay They've got to use all they've got right now. $ Ever travelled southbound on Hwy 99 through the tunnel? $ Then I'm sure that you've noticed the geographic position, of Deas' berth 1. $ And, then, I'm sure that you realize why you might know that; it's the best billboard that BCFS' money could ever buy. |
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Post by WettCoast on Apr 5, 2006 18:09:17 GMT -8
See discussion re QPR's cabins on the thread A crew member's account of the QON sinking
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Post by Mike C on Apr 5, 2006 18:16:10 GMT -8
it's the closest to a billboard that BCFS will ever have. BCFS suprisingly has billboards all over the interior, there used to be one on the Trans-Canada in Sumas, now they're up in Kelowna and the Coquihalla region. |
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Post by Retrovision on Apr 5, 2006 22:35:08 GMT -8
Ah, correction noted above A -______________________ | The funny thing is, I've passed the Billboards of the Tsawwassen First-Nations land ever since I was young, on my way out to the ferry terminal. BCFS suprisingly has billboards all over the interior, there used to be one on the Trans-Canada in Sumas, now they're up in Kelowna and the Coquihalla region. |
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Post by WettCoast on Apr 7, 2006 22:52:34 GMT -8
The QPR will soon be celebrating a milestone - 40 years of service to BC. I wonder if there will be any kind of a celebration? Or will the ship just be too busy trying to cover both the Inside Passage and QCI runs to stop just long enough for cake?
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Post by Retrovision on Apr 8, 2006 0:47:57 GMT -8
The QPR will soon be celebrating a milestone - 40 years of service to BC. I wonder if there will be any kind of a celebration? Or will the ship just be too busy trying to cover both the Inside Passage and QCI runs to stop just long enough for cake? When? I'll try to drag the guys out to Deas after the tour we're slated to take of the Albion ferries tomorrow (Saturday), and maybe we can celebrate in our own little way. |
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Post by tyty on Apr 13, 2006 10:55:53 GMT -8
BC Ferries has re-published the rest of its spring schedule for the Inside Passage service. It is available here: www.bcferries.com/schedules/inside/prph.htmlService start-up has been delayed until Apr. 19 with a 4:30 pm departure from Port Hardy. Interestingly, they are not having the QPR route through all the mid-coast stops as they used to. Connecting service with the MV Nimpkish at McLoughlin Bay will continue until June. The summer schedule, obviously, is still up in the air pending their plans to fill the void left by the Queen of the North. |
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Post by bobberticus on Apr 13, 2006 16:56:50 GMT -8
One thing I gotta say with the QPR -- boy do they ever pack the vehicles in!! There is literally 2 inches between the underheight vehicle platforms on the sides and overheight vehicles adjacent. I remember coming back from Skidegate and my minivan was actually parked on the stern end RAMP of the side platform. But I guess that's not an uncommon thing, eh? Haha, yeah, I still remember my door couldn't open more than a foot before hitting the wall, and on the other side, we were practically touching the railing... And there was a big semi trailer thing right beside us, which was pretty much to the ceiling.. It was pretty tight trying to get out of the vehicle deck... |
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Post by Dane on Apr 13, 2006 18:23:11 GMT -8
BC Ferries has re-published the rest of its spring schedule for the Inside Passage service. It is available here: www.bcferries.com/schedules/inside/prph.htmlInterestingly, they are not having the QPR route through all the mid-coast stops as they used to. Connecting service with the MV Nimpkish at McLoughlin Bay will continue until June. The summer schedule, obviously, is still up in the air pending their plans to fill the void left by the Queen of the North. ... and here's a copy/paste of the information ty ty posted from www.bcferries.bc.caQueen of Prince Rupert to Resume Service on April 19 Posted April 13, 2006 VICTORIA – The Queen of Prince Rupert will resume service on Wednesday, April 19 with its scheduled 4:30 p.m. sailing from Port Hardy to Prince Rupert. On Thursday, April 20, the vessel will sail at 1:30 p.m. from Prince Rupert to the Queen Charlotte Islands. BC Ferries had tentatively set April 15 as the target date for the ship to resume service; however, additional work is required on the vessel to meet all regulatory requirements. As safety is BC Ferries’ first priority, the ship will only sail once it has received approval from Transport Canada. Barge and air service between Prince Rupert and the Queen Charlotte Islands is continuing and BC Ferries is working with reserved customers inconvenienced by the schedule change on alternative travel arrangements. The Queen of Prince Rupert will service both the Port Hardy – Prince Rupert and Prince Rupert – Queen Charlotte Islands routes until mid-May. The Nimpkish will continue serving Bella Coola, Klemtu and stops at Ocean Falls from Bella Bella. BC Ferries is working diligently on contingency plans for the summer period with local community leaders and tourism representatives. The summer service plan will be finalized in the next few weeks. BC Ferries is also conducting an international search for a used ship to replace the Queen of the North. If a suitable vessel is found that is compatible with BC Ferries’ docks, it would also have to meet stringent Transport Canada requirements before entering into service, which could take several months. A comprehensive environmental plan, in cooperation with several outside agencies, has been implemented at the incident site. BC Ferries has met with two international marine emergency response companies to determine next steps and is closely monitoring the area while a long term pollution mitigation strategy is developed. |
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Post by tyty on Apr 17, 2006 9:02:02 GMT -8
Northern ferry service resumes Wednesday
VANCOUVER (CKNW/AM980) – BC Ferries president and CEO David Hahn says the replacement vessel for northern ferry service will resume Wednesday of this week, for sure.
"That's firm. The ship left the east dock [at Deas] and it's on it's way over to Tsawwassen for some final provisioning and some working with the crews on some proficiency drills," Hahn told CKNW on Sunday afternoon.
Residents of the north coast had been looking forward to the arrival of the Queen of Prince Rupert yesterday, but a new safety hatch took longer to install than originally planned.
The ferry will sail to Skidegate on Thursday, departing Prince Rupert at 1:30 p.m.
The Queen of Prince Rupert will service both the Port Hardy–Prince Rupert and Prince Rupert–Skidegate routes until mid-May.
The M/V Nimpkish will continue serving Shearwater, Klemtu and Ocean Falls with connecting service to the QPR at Bella Bella.
BC Ferries is working on contingency plans for the summer period with local community leaders and tourism representatives. The summer service plan will be finalized in the next few weeks.
The company is also conducting an international search for a used ship to replace the Queen of the North.
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Post by Scott on Apr 17, 2006 14:23:50 GMT -8
I wonder when they'll move her from Deas or if she's at Tsawwassen already? Or Departure Bay? Anyone know?
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Post by Retrovision on Apr 17, 2006 15:30:46 GMT -8
I wonder when they'll move her from Deas or if she's at Tsawwassen already? Or Departure Bay? Anyone know? "That's firm. The ship left the east dock [at Deas] and it's on it's way over to Tsawwassen for some final provisioning and some working with the crews on some proficiency drills," Hahn told CKNW on Sunday afternoon.   |
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Post by Retrovision on Apr 18, 2006 0:12:15 GMT -8
BC Ferries is also conducting an international search for a used ship to replace the Queen of the North. If a suitable vessel is found that is compatible with BC Ferries’ docks, it would also have to meet stringent Transport Canada requirements before entering into service, which could take several months. (a slightly modified version of) my recent post on Yahoo! Groups' bcferriesclub, cheers:--- In bcferriesclub@yahoogroups.ca, "Jeff Roe" <roeco1@y...> wrote: > > BC Ferries is currently looking for a new ship to replace the Queen of > the North, well I know of one that is For Sale/Charter that would be > an IDEAL replacement for the Northern Service! The name of the ship is > the MS Scotia Prince, it is currently Panama flagged and operated > between Yarmouth,NS and Portland,Maine for over 20 years until 2004 > when the service was cancelled due to problems with their terminal and > lease with the City of Portland, it was built I think in 1971/72 and > is well suited for the Northern Service! I believe it can hold upwards > of 250 cars and up to 1000 passengers. It has many more ammenities > that BC Ferries would be able to take advante of. Its like a mini > cruise ship with car carrying capacity! And it was newly renovated > just 2 years prior to it ending service on the East Coast. I know it > has many cabins,lounges,restaurants and even a sundeck and jacuzzis on > the upper deck.It was built in Europe for Stena Lines as the Stena > Olympia. > To: bcferriesclub@yahoogroups.ca From: grahameajohnson <grahameajohnson@hotmail.com> Date: Tue Apr 18, 2006 1:02 am Subject: Re: ?? a vessel to replace the Queen of the North! Here is where she's being offered for sale: www.shiplink.info/contents1.asp?refno=8052(click the picture link on the page to see a stern-view) Here is her 'berthing list': www.shiplink.info/photo/ss8052.XLSAnd here is a forum that I found that is dedicated to her: friendsofscotiaprince.invisionzone.com/(be sure to goto page two for recent discussion) Last, but certainly not least, her history (sorry, foreign-language site): www.faktaomfartyg.com/stena_olympica_1972.htmCheers, Graham Johnson |
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Post by Retrovision on Apr 18, 2006 6:39:40 GMT -8
Sorry for the tripple post, but A-Channel's morning news is reporting that the actual scheduled departure time for the QPR (out of service) from Tsawwassen terminal will be today at 1pm. A-Channel Morning is the only television news, so far, to report the specific time.
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Post by Scott on Apr 18, 2006 23:23:37 GMT -8
I wonder when they'll move her from Deas or if she's at Tsawwassen already? Or Departure Bay? Anyone know? "That's firm. The ship left the east dock [at Deas] and it's on it's way over to Tsawwassen for some final provisioning and some working with the crews on some proficiency drills," Hahn told CKNW on Sunday afternoon. Ah yes, the paragraph I skipped had all the info I wanted:) Thanks:) I tend to skim over the news articles!!  |
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