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Post by Low Light Mike on Nov 17, 2015 14:59:41 GMT -8
...and refuel too with some coal. (dual fuel ferry that runs on MDO and COAL)
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Post by Curtis on Nov 19, 2015 13:23:57 GMT -8
It's been a little over 7 years since I last posted a walkthrough of the Coastal Inspiration. It was high time for an updated go-around. Next Week: Another week of whistle recordings. Starting with (funny enough,) the Coastal Inspiration!
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Post by Curtis on Nov 24, 2015 23:44:29 GMT -8
As promised, here's the whistle of the Coastal Inspiration.
Next Whistle: Queen of New Westminster.
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Post by Neil on Dec 9, 2015 22:42:01 GMT -8
Took a photo of what I'm going to refer to, but, having forgot my camera cable on Hornby, can't share it.
Coming back on the Coastal Inspiration Monday night, I came upon what I thought at first was the ship's 'holiday season' decoration- a rather odd looking pair of headless mannequin type figures, with 'dresses' made from blue, sparkly baubles, with blue boxed presents at their feet. The previous day, I had looked at a webpage from Ohio State University, advising departments of the best way to decorate for the 'holidays', in an inclusive manner that wouldn't offend any non-Christians. Advice included no identifiably cultural foods, no decorations evoking any Christian traditions, no Santa Claus, and a colour scheme that didn't involve red or green. So, when I saw the 'Inspiration display, my reactionary side immediately bristled. Was BC Ferries jumping on board the inclusiveness train, even to the extent of being inclusive topward people who don't have heads?
Anyway. A little further wandering and I found a Christmas tree with an angel on top. My little fit of pique was deflated. Mind... I'm not a Christian. But Christmas, to me, has a certain tradition, and one of my peeves is the tendency to turn it into the culturally neutered 'holiday season'.
Aside from all that, it was a nice break from the 'Alberni, which my schedule always finds me on. A big honkin' Coastal on the 8:15 evening sailing with thirty cars on the upper deck and a two thirds load of mainly drop trailers on the main deck is a pretty peaceful way to re-connect with the mainland after almost three months at my Hornby Hermitage. And after several round trips into Courtenay or just over to Denman on the Quinitsa and Kahloke at six and seven knots, the 'Inspiration seemed like a jet boat, even from the height of the upper car deck. Fun to get a different perspective, blasting across the strait at twenty knots.
Guess I still like ferries.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Apr 18, 2016 18:44:14 GMT -8
C'Inspiration nearing Duke Point in evening on April 17, 2016. - passing behind Gallows Point on Protection Island DSC01193 by Mike Bonkowski, on Flickr I haven't been on a Coastal class ship in 7 months.
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Post by WettCoast on Apr 23, 2016 22:01:53 GMT -8
Coastal Inspiration just underway from Tsawwassen with the 12:45 sailing for Duke Point - 21 April 2016 © WCK-JST by Jim Thorne, on Flickr
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Post by Low Light Mike on May 23, 2016 15:33:19 GMT -8
If you're wondering what Coastal Inspiration looks like in a 30-second exposure when she leaves on her 5:15am sailing just before sunrise, here's an example. - from May 23, 2016 DSC02728 by Mike Bonkowski, on Flickr Coastal Lightbeam Coastal Flash
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Post by WettCoast on Sept 8, 2016 7:04:47 GMT -8
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Post by Low Light Mike on Sept 10, 2016 9:52:01 GMT -8
A Labour-Day morning view of ships in Nanaimo's harbour area. We've been a freighter parking lot lately. I've also got a morning meeting of Coastal Quinspiration. DSC05664 by Mike Bonkowski, on Flickr
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Post by mybidness459 on Sept 10, 2016 11:44:31 GMT -8
Notice that she is running extremely behind today due to some sort of "mandatory inspection"
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Post by Low Light Mike on Sept 12, 2016 22:51:07 GMT -8
Coastal Inspiration bridge and radar unit on a 5-second exposure. 5:15am on September 12, 2016 . by Mike Bonkowski, on Flickr
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Post by Low Light Mike on Oct 6, 2016 17:42:26 GMT -8
The Coastal Deck-5 Promenade is a splendid place to spend time during a sailing on any of the three routes served for those seeking to experience the difference. Really, it is a great place. One of my favourite features. Here's the Inspiration sunrise near Tsawwassen, on September 12, 2016: . by Mike Bonkowski, on Flickr
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Post by WettCoast on Oct 6, 2016 21:30:46 GMT -8
The Coastal Deck-5 Promenade is a splendid place to spend time during a sailing on any of the three routes served for those seeking to experience the difference. Really, it is a great place. One of my favourite features. Isn't that outside deck 5 area on the Inspiration now the designated area for puffers? Same situation on her sisters? Hanging out there may not be all that attractive anymore ...
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Post by Low Light Mike on Oct 7, 2016 5:51:16 GMT -8
The Coastal Deck-5 Promenade is a splendid place to spend time during a sailing on any of the three routes served for those seeking to experience the difference. Really, it is a great place. One of my favourite features. Isn't that outside deck 5 area on the Inspiration now the designated area for puffers? Same situation on her sisters? Hanging out there may not be all that attractive anymore ... Only one small end section on one side of the ship.
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Post by WettCoast on Oct 7, 2016 9:06:24 GMT -8
Only one small end section on one side of the ship. Okay, thanks for that. I did not check out all of that outside area on deck 5. I did think though that if there has to be a place for puffers this is the best spot. Have they designated the same area for smoking on the other Coastal class vessels?
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Post by Olympic Ferries on Nov 22, 2016 17:55:41 GMT -8
Why are they keeping them on there??? The olympics are far and done with! I think they would look better without them. The Olympic wrap is gone. What's left is what BCF would call 'snapshots of this wonderful province we call home'. They removed the Olympic logos to reveal the BCF lettering. Regardless of what is on them, I think it makes each boat unique to BCFerries in their own way.
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Post by grk on May 24, 2017 19:05:54 GMT -8
I see that on May 25 at 23:00, Coastal Inspiration is being towed by Seaspan Raven from Departure Bay to Vancouver Shipyards. Routine refit, or is she having issues? For the voyage she is classified as a "dead ship".
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Post by Ferryman on May 24, 2017 19:22:13 GMT -8
I see that on May 25 at 23:00, Coastal Inspiration is being towed by Seaspan Raven from Departure Bay to Vancouver Shipyards. Routine refit, or is she having issues? For the voyage she is classified as a "dead ship". This would be for refit. She'll likely be receiving alot of the same updates that the Renaissance recently received back in the fall. A 1/4 life refit of sorts Yes. The Coastals are already 10 years old
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Post by Scott on May 25, 2017 21:08:51 GMT -8
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Post by priver on May 26, 2017 14:24:38 GMT -8
What have the coastals been receiving at the quarter life refit anyone know? Like engine work? I'm sure the generators and electric motors are getting a good overhaul and what do you guys think time to update the graphics on the outside of the hull to maybe come more in line with the coastal theme?
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Post by Dane on May 26, 2017 14:48:25 GMT -8
What have the coastals been receiving at the quarter life refit anyone know? Like engine work? I'm sure the generators and electric motors are getting a good overhaul and what do you guys think time to update the graphics on the outside of the hull to maybe come more in line with the coastal theme? From a passenger / aesthetic perspective I'd expect no significant change. Coastal Renaissance already went through and nothing too exciting happened. One thing I'd watch out for is the arcade though. The CR was quarter lifed before the fleet arcade removal decision was made. I agree that the Olympics wraps, even in their quasi-modified state are dated and perhaps good candidate for change.
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Post by mybidness459 on Jun 18, 2017 15:27:16 GMT -8
When does she leave Drydock?
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jun 21, 2017 17:40:06 GMT -8
C'Inspiration's return to service is delayed because of a problem with a propeller hub. BCFS issued a news release about this today, because it impacts (delays) the start of summer service on routes 2 & 3.
It looks like the 'Burnaby has transferred the hub-curse to the Inspiration. Or it's just a one-off.
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Post by mybidness459 on Jun 25, 2017 15:48:59 GMT -8
How long does it take to get the ship ready for service after getting back in the water? I am assuming they will need to provision the vessel with food and stuff including stocking up the gift shop, etc.
Can BCF crews be aboard getting her stores ship shape and ready while still in the dry dock?
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Post by Nick on Jun 25, 2017 21:37:23 GMT -8
How long does it take to get the ship ready for service after getting back in the water? I am assuming they will need to provision the vessel with food and stuff including stocking up the gift shop, etc. Can BCF crews be aboard getting her stores ship shape and ready while still in the dry dock? Likely, No. Most systems on board require seawater for some part of the process, refrigeration being a major one. Also, when a vessel is in drydock it is "signed over" to the shipyard and is not under the control or responsibility of the vessel's owner for the duration of the contract. Having outside workers (other than shipyard and previously agreed-upon company employees) on board is difficult as the shipyard does not want the liability of the added personnel. Also, it's very possible that most services on board such as fresh water, sewage etc will also be unavailable while in drydock. Essentially, the ship's tanks have to be in exactly the same empty/full state when the ship is floated as when it went into dock. Consuming fresh water and generating sewage and waste water could disrupt the weight distribution within the vessel and affect how the vessel comes off the blocks. I would imagine it would take at least a day alongside after being floated before the vessel can return to service. And even that would be pushing it.
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