Post by Low Light Mike on Oct 10, 2013 17:13:03 GMT -8
The inaugural issue of On Board Magazine is about to be released.
Here's what the BCFS CEO has to say about it:
Here's the link to the page on the Globe & Mail website, which is where you find the online version.
- it's really just a series of links to articles.
ON BOARD HERE
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How's that for BC Ferries focus on this forum?
Here's what the BCFS CEO has to say about it:
It is my pleasure to welcome you to the inaugural issue of onBoard magazine. Whether you’re visiting B.C.’s coast for the first time, or commuting home from work, I invite you to explore these pages.
We are proud to feature articles penned by some of B.C.’s best-known travel writers. Through colourful storytelling, they offer unique insight into the coastal communities, activities, people, wildlife and history that we at BC Ferries feel so privileged to be a part of.
Among them, veteran journalist Jim Sutherland and avid surfer Kate MacLennan offer unique, breathtaking ways to experience Tofino’s big waves during fall and winter. Reporting from further north, outdoor educator Dave Quinn relays the tale of an historic, monumental pole raising in Haida Gwaii – the first of its kind in 130 years. These are just a few highlights.
Published twice annually – with fall/winter and spring/summer print editions, and available online at globeandmail.com/onboard – we hope onBoard magazine will inspire you to travel with BC Ferries or plan your next coastal holiday with BC Ferries Vacations. Plus, take advantage of BC Ferries services, including the Seawest Lounge, Pacific Buffet and Passages Gift Shop.
onBoard also offers views inside BC Ferries, including ways we are working to enhance our customers’ experiences.
First is our implementation of a new Automated Customer Experience (ACE) program that we expect will bring customers a new level of service and interaction with BC Ferries, especially in the areas of mobility with advantages such as advance bookings and express check-in.
I am also pleased to announce that BC Ferries has received approval from the BC Ferries Commissioner to build three new Intermediate Class vessels. This allows us to examine the advantages these modern ships offer, such as the capability of running on liquefied natural gas (LnG) – a fuel option that is potentially 50 to 60 per cent more affordable than marine diesel, and is considered better for the environment. Our plans to build a cable ferry that will operate between Buckley Bay on Vancouver Island and Denman Island are also moving forward with service expected to begin in 2014.
Finally, I’m proud to say that we are now in Phase III of our SailSafe program, a joint initiative with the BC Ferry & Marine Workers’ union now ensuring that safety is entrenched in all aspects of our operations and our culture.
Every day, I am grateful to work with such a professional team at BC Ferries. All of us feel privileged to connect our passengers with some of the world’s most breathtaking destinations – from B.C.’s pristine north coast and the Haida Gwaii to Vancouver Island and Gulf Island communities, and the province’s bustling Lower Mainland.
We are fortunate to live and work amid a coastline rich with amazing stories. With the launch of onBoard magazine, we’re excited to share some of them with you.
We hope you enjoy this inaugural issue of onBoard
We are proud to feature articles penned by some of B.C.’s best-known travel writers. Through colourful storytelling, they offer unique insight into the coastal communities, activities, people, wildlife and history that we at BC Ferries feel so privileged to be a part of.
Among them, veteran journalist Jim Sutherland and avid surfer Kate MacLennan offer unique, breathtaking ways to experience Tofino’s big waves during fall and winter. Reporting from further north, outdoor educator Dave Quinn relays the tale of an historic, monumental pole raising in Haida Gwaii – the first of its kind in 130 years. These are just a few highlights.
Published twice annually – with fall/winter and spring/summer print editions, and available online at globeandmail.com/onboard – we hope onBoard magazine will inspire you to travel with BC Ferries or plan your next coastal holiday with BC Ferries Vacations. Plus, take advantage of BC Ferries services, including the Seawest Lounge, Pacific Buffet and Passages Gift Shop.
onBoard also offers views inside BC Ferries, including ways we are working to enhance our customers’ experiences.
First is our implementation of a new Automated Customer Experience (ACE) program that we expect will bring customers a new level of service and interaction with BC Ferries, especially in the areas of mobility with advantages such as advance bookings and express check-in.
I am also pleased to announce that BC Ferries has received approval from the BC Ferries Commissioner to build three new Intermediate Class vessels. This allows us to examine the advantages these modern ships offer, such as the capability of running on liquefied natural gas (LnG) – a fuel option that is potentially 50 to 60 per cent more affordable than marine diesel, and is considered better for the environment. Our plans to build a cable ferry that will operate between Buckley Bay on Vancouver Island and Denman Island are also moving forward with service expected to begin in 2014.
Finally, I’m proud to say that we are now in Phase III of our SailSafe program, a joint initiative with the BC Ferry & Marine Workers’ union now ensuring that safety is entrenched in all aspects of our operations and our culture.
Every day, I am grateful to work with such a professional team at BC Ferries. All of us feel privileged to connect our passengers with some of the world’s most breathtaking destinations – from B.C.’s pristine north coast and the Haida Gwaii to Vancouver Island and Gulf Island communities, and the province’s bustling Lower Mainland.
We are fortunate to live and work amid a coastline rich with amazing stories. With the launch of onBoard magazine, we’re excited to share some of them with you.
We hope you enjoy this inaugural issue of onBoard
Here's the link to the page on the Globe & Mail website, which is where you find the online version.
- it's really just a series of links to articles.
ON BOARD HERE
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How's that for BC Ferries focus on this forum?
