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Post by 1foot2ships on Mar 15, 2021 13:19:47 GMT -8
hey guys... i was walking around and saw something out the corner of my eye. i walked closer and closer and saw this! i dont know what the rules are so here are just the best 5. i have more if anybody is interested... |
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Post by Dane on Mar 17, 2021 13:58:01 GMT -8
I'm increasingly convinced that the V2V Empress is sold, or, going back to its owner [presumably in Australia]. It's been at Point Hope for a couple weeks, and although hard to tell what they're doing because I'm not a skilled observer, it sure seems to be a lot of whatever it is. Just seems like a lot of cash is flowing into a boat for a company that's nominally defunct.
I have no objective information to back this feeling up.
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Post by grk2 on Mar 27, 2021 21:18:51 GMT -8
V2V Empress made a voyage today. North up Haro Strait almost to Turn Point then returned to Victoria’s inner harbour. 2 rumours surfaced; a post refit trial run after her time in the shipyard, and the other a demo run for a potential buyer. Does anyone know the story?
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Post by Dane on Apr 6, 2021 21:44:00 GMT -8
V2V Empress is back at its usual slip in the Inner Harbour.
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Post by 1foot2ships on Apr 10, 2021 19:59:51 GMT -8
Hay! You stole my scoop! Hahahahahhaha! Actually, I only saw it today. Here's a photo for you guys. I have more, but my mobile isn't co-operating at the moment. Attachments:
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Post by grk2 on Apr 23, 2021 12:15:35 GMT -8
April 23 saw another run up to Turn Point and back to Victoria inner harbour.
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Post by Starsteward on Apr 26, 2021 14:30:29 GMT -8
April 23 saw another run up to Turn Point and back to Victoria inner harbour. So what's up with the V2V gang? The last deal for sale fall through or? |
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Post by 1foot2ships on May 17, 2021 14:29:21 GMT -8
Not sure if I missed it, but how come none of you have suggested this be used for that proposed commuter route from Colwood to Esquimalt/ Victoria Inner Harbour?
These catamarans are better for longer length trips, but they are also used for commuter short-runs in Australia, Malaysia, Indonesia, HK. It would definitely be too big for current needs, but at $6M, I've seen gov't waste more on stupider toys/projects.
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on May 17, 2021 19:30:02 GMT -8
Not sure if I missed it, but how come none of you have suggested this be used for that proposed commuter route from Colwood to Esquimalt/ Victoria Inner Harbour? These catamarans are better for longer length trips, but they are also used for commuter short-runs in Australia, Malaysia, Indonesia, HK. It would definitely be too big for current needs, but at $6M, I've seen gov't waste more on stupider toys/projects. I think there looking a custom vessels for those routes, I think she would be good fit for Downtown Nanaimo to Downtown Victoria route. |
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Post by Neil on May 17, 2021 20:19:12 GMT -8
Not sure if I missed it, but how come none of you have suggested this be used for that proposed commuter route from Colwood to Esquimalt/ Victoria Inner Harbour? These catamarans are better for longer length trips, but they are also used for commuter short-runs in Australia, Malaysia, Indonesia, HK. It would definitely be too big for current needs, but at $6M, I've seen gov't waste more on stupider toys/projects. I think there looking a custom vessels for those routes, I think she would be good fit for Downtown Nanaimo to Downtown Victoria route. I've always said, the problem with the downtown Nanaimo to downtown Victoria route was that firms trying it just never had the right vessel.  |
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Post by paulvanb on Jul 30, 2021 13:15:44 GMT -8
It's been a year since I was last here. Nothing has changed.  |
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Post by Starsteward on Aug 1, 2021 12:49:35 GMT -8
It's been a year since I was last here. Nothing has changed. Got the same shot of the V2V last Monday evening. Is this vessel still up for sale or what is the status of the operating company? |
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