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Post by Doug on Feb 23, 2004 16:29:38 GMT -8
I heard the Port Hardy - Bella Coola route isn't very busy. If the new BC Ferries abandons the route, they should put the Queen of Chilliwack on the Prince Rupert - Queen Charlottes route.
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Post by vanco on Mar 28, 2004 9:11:53 GMT -8
I don't know if putting the Chiliwack on that route would work- the Hecate Strait is the closest thing that BCF has to open-sea shipping, and I think that that ship is better suited to sheltered routes.
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Post by Gunther on Apr 11, 2004 15:23:53 GMT -8
I think they should get rid of the 3 current boats, build 1 new one that is more suited for a Cargo & Ferry Role, use it for Both Bear Cove - Prince Rupert and Prince Rupert - Queen Charlottes. Have it stop off at the mid-coast, but not have the mid-coast as a independant run, unless you want to build some little boat to go inter-dock/island there (Maybe Stationed @ Bella Coola?)
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Post by TOOBAGOOBA on Apr 11, 2004 19:33:45 GMT -8
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Post by BrianWilliams on Jul 9, 2004 0:34:21 GMT -8
Yes, I put in the sole "sell and discontinue" vote -- but that was to spark some discussion.
Case 1) Question- Is BC Ferries' main purpose to provide commuter service on the 3 big routes, hauling cars and trucks on a quick turnaround. If so, is BCF collecting enough revenue to maintain the existing mainline boats and provide for more growth on the key routes?
Case 2) Is BC Ferries still meant to be an extension of the highways, as envisioned in 1960? That's the model we have haphazardly followed, with tolls far below actual operating costs. The benefit is thriving Mainland-Vancouver Island commercial and tourist traffic. Perhaps it is unfair that the costs are assigned solely to BCF.
Case 3) Should BC Ferries have usurped Coast Ferries, Northland Navigation, Union Steamships and CP's coastal service to more remote points? Should these routes now be open to private operators with subsidies from the BC taxpayers?
I hope a few people will post opinions. I sure have some thoughts, but I'll hold 'em until some others have their say.
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Post by Shane on Sept 25, 2005 11:13:52 GMT -8
I think they should continue sevice up there!.
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Post by Curtis on Sept 25, 2005 11:19:34 GMT -8
Yeah it is Senic by the looks of it if they Put her on Prince Rupert-Queen Charlotes she'll shake alright she's the only ship that you really realize she's shaking left and right
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Post by Shane on Sept 25, 2005 11:25:57 GMT -8
Are you talking about the Chillidog(Chilliwack)?
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Post by Dane on Sept 25, 2005 21:22:19 GMT -8
BC Ferries Northern Strategy will be released in early 2006. The tender is already out for design of three Northern vessels.
This project, it sounds like will be driven with a lot of Provincial money so it'll eb interesting to see what comes out of all of this. (and it also meens we'll have to wait for a new budget year for anything remotly meaningful to happen.)
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Post by ferryguy on Sept 25, 2005 21:55:35 GMT -8
Your right the chilliwack could never cross the straight in the winter. Look for three pocket cruise ships that will be able to operate efficiently, generate revenue and operate with less crew. The QPR is in bad shape and the North is not much better.
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Post by Doug on Sept 26, 2005 15:59:17 GMT -8
The Chilliwack could not cross the Strait...? I don't know if you said this right, but the Chilliwack normally operates in 2+ meter swells in the Queen Charlotte Sound in the summer....
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Post by ferryguy on Sept 26, 2005 16:58:23 GMT -8
2M is nothing in winter in the straight.
Ferryguy
An interesting aside, select crew were able to sail the Chilliwack from Norway here a number of years ago. That would have been fun.
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Post by Doug on Sept 26, 2005 17:02:01 GMT -8
2 meters nothing in the Strait?  |
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Post by Political Incorrectness on Sept 26, 2005 17:14:39 GMT -8
2 meters is only 7 feet doug 4 is something you can worry about
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