tak22
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Post by tak22 on Feb 26, 2020 11:13:14 GMT -8
Island Discovery is out discovering the Saanich Inlet this morning. Picture taken from 6.5 km away. Looks like an imminent collision with CCGS John P. Tully, which I track on my Coast Guard - Pacific Fleet page.  ================================ |
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Post by Curtis on Feb 26, 2020 15:46:52 GMT -8
Now that the Island Discovery has started sea trials, I've set up this thread for ship-specific discussion.
I've moved the above post from the Island Class thread over to this one.
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Post by Scott on Mar 9, 2020 17:43:53 GMT -8
February 19, 2020The following images posted by this account are copyright © S.A. ~ Unauthorized use is prohibited.
 BC Ferries - Island Discovery at Point Hope Shipyard. by Scott, on Flickr  BC Ferries - Schottel STP 340 Thruster (No. 1 End), Island Discovery. by Scott, on Flickr  BC Ferries - Mitsubishi S16R2 (Generator #1), Island Discovery. by Scott, on Flickr  BC Ferries - Lounge Seating, Island Discovery. by Scott, on Flickr  BC Ferries - Solarium Seating, Island Discovery. by Scott, on Flickr  BC Ferries - Sun Deck, Island Discovery. by Scott, on Flickr  BC Ferries - Builders Plate, Island Discovery. by Scott, on Flickr  BC Ferries - Island Aurora and Discovery at Point Hope Shipyard. by Scott, on Flickr  BC Ferries - Island Aurora and Discovery at Point Hope Shipyard. by Scott, on Flickr
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Post by Olympic Ferries on Mar 9, 2020 17:45:07 GMT -8
So glad these gals are finally coming online and are out and about, and with actually unique names this time  . Great photo catches so far, can't wait to see more once they start service.
Which one is starting service, and when/where is that planned?
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Post by Scott on Mar 9, 2020 20:45:30 GMT -8
Which one is starting service, and when/where is that planned?
will replace and retire the NIP on Route 18 around May, while the Island Aurora will bump the Quadra Queen II off of Route 25 sometime this June. |
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Post by Olympic Ferries on Mar 10, 2020 8:21:08 GMT -8
Which one is starting service, and when/where is that planned?
will replace and retire the NIP on Route 18 around May, while the Island Aurora will bump the Quadra Queen II off of Route 25 sometime this June. Thanks for the heads up, can't wait to see them in action this spring! |
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grk
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Post by grk on Mar 10, 2020 17:37:10 GMT -8
Why would BC Ferries introduce another engine builder to the fleet by going to Mitsubishi? I would have thought the power would have been Cat, MAN or Wartsila.
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Post by Mike on Mar 10, 2020 17:49:49 GMT -8
Why would BC Ferries introduce another engine builder to the fleet by going to Mitsubishi? I would have thought the power would have been Cat, MAN or Wartsila. The Skeena Queen has Mitsubishi engines, so this isn't really a new addition. |
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Post by Scott on Mar 10, 2020 18:03:48 GMT -8
Why would BC Ferries introduce another engine builder to the fleet by going to Mitsubishi? I would have thought the power would have been Cat, MAN or Wartsila. The Skeena Queen has Mitsubishi engines, so this isn't really a new addition. ...and the Tachek too. |
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Post by Mike on Mar 10, 2020 18:35:56 GMT -8
The Skeena Queen has Mitsubishi engines, so this isn't really a new addition. ...and the Tachek too. How could I forget? They were so loud before the mufflers were installed... |
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grk
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Post by grk on Mar 10, 2020 19:11:21 GMT -8
I stand corrected! Sorry my ignorance surfaced, and I thank you for enlightening me.
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Post by randomferryguy on Mar 19, 2020 12:15:26 GMT -8
How could I forget? They were so loud before the mufflers were installed... Coastals Emergency Generators are Mitsis |
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Post by Curtis on Mar 24, 2020 9:31:02 GMT -8
Island Discovery is currently in Georgia Strait heading north off Galiano Island. AIS destination is set as Buckley Bay.
She left Point Hope yesterday and did sea trials in Satellite Channel and Boundary Pass before overnighting at Swartz Bay.
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Post by Curtis on Mar 25, 2020 13:27:01 GMT -8
Island Discovery is on the move again. Left Buckley Bay just past 11:00 this morning and is currently off the south end of Texada Island heading into Malaspina Strait.
AIS destination is still set as Buckley Bay, but I’d say it’s safe to assume Saltery Bay is her next port of call.
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Post by Curtis on Mar 26, 2020 9:20:41 GMT -8
Here’s a quick update on the Island Discovery’s movements over the next few days and weeks thanks to a Facebook update from the Northern Sunshine Coast Ferry Advisory Committee.
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Post by Curtis on Mar 29, 2020 12:53:56 GMT -8
Time to catch up on my backlog. Starting with the Island Discovery from her naming ceremony in mid-February! Since Scott has already posted his photos from this event above, I'll avoid posting duplicates of his and post some views from different angles.
All Photos are © CS16 Photography and may only be used with Permission from the Owner.That's all for now! |
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Post by Neil on Mar 29, 2020 19:56:43 GMT -8
Time to catch up on my backlog. Starting with the Island Discovery from her naming ceremony in mid-February! Since Scott has already posted his photos from this event above, I'll avoid posting duplicates of his and post some views from different angles.
All Photos are © CS16 Photography and may only be used with Permission from the Owner.Amusing to see the paint on the gallery deck, complete with arrows, noting the car lanes. As if to say, " In case you were wondering, this is a car lane. Car lane 4 in fact. And it stretches from here to here. If you're riding a horse, it needs to be parked elsewhere."  |
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Post by Starsteward on Mar 30, 2020 10:07:34 GMT -8
Time to catch up on my backlog. Starting with the Island Discovery from her naming ceremony in mid-February! Since Scott has already posted his photos from this event above, I'll avoid posting duplicates of his and post some views from different angles.
All Photos are © CS16 Photography and may only be used with Permission from the Owner.Amusing to see the paint on the gallery deck, complete with arrows, noting the car lanes. As if to say, " In case you were wondering, this is a car lane. Car lane 4 in fact. And it stretches from here to here. If you're riding a horse, it needs to be parked elsewhere." Now that 'Scott' and 'Curtis' have superbly wet our appetites to our newest fleet arrivals, all seems to be in place for their deployment and then we'll await the publics' evaluation of them. Hopefully BCFS's confidence in the work done by the folks at Remontowa will be well-founded. God-speed and fair winds to our new 'Island-class' vessels! |
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Post by Kahloke on Mar 30, 2020 11:10:13 GMT -8
Hopefully BCFS's confidence in the work done by the folks at Remontowa will be well-founded. I'm sure Rementowa would love to take the credit, but I'm guessing you meant to say Damen |
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Post by Olympic Ferries on Mar 30, 2020 12:01:48 GMT -8
Amusing to see the paint on the gallery deck, complete with arrows, noting the car lanes. As if to say, " In case you were wondering, this is a car lane. Car lane 4 in fact. And it stretches from here to here. If you're riding a horse, it needs to be parked elsewhere." Now that 'Scott' and 'Curtis' have superbly wet our appetites to our newest fleet arrivals, all seems to be in place for their deployment and then we'll await the publics' evaluation of them. Hopefully BCFS's confidence in the work done by the folks at Remontowa will be well-founded. God-speed and fair winds to our new 'Island-class' vessels! Can't wait to ride a new BC Ferry for the first time; and amazed that they actually got 'unique' names LOL. |
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Post by Starsteward on Mar 30, 2020 12:41:59 GMT -8
Hopefully BCFS's confidence in the work done by the folks at Remontowa will be well-founded. I'm sure Rementowa would love to take the credit, but I'm guessing you meant to say Damen OOOPS! Attempting to tie myself to a main-mast a befall 40 lashes!  |
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Post by Curtis on Apr 19, 2020 22:12:02 GMT -8
I've lost count of how many vessels I've photographed in Saltery Bay over the years. You can add Island Discovery to that list now. Warning: Photo Heavy!
All Photos are © CS16 Photography and may only be used with Permission from the Owner.Beginning her approach after repositioning to Jervis Inlet from Buckley Bay.
First stop upon arrival was Berth 2 to get dock fittings done before the Malaspina Sky returned.
I suppose this is technically the first time in almost half a year that a ferry with the prefix 'Island' has called here.
With dock fitting done, she repositions herself into Berth 1.
Settled into the berth where she'd be spending much of her next few weeks.
Next some views from the Government Wharf.
Last but not least, we off this session with a shot from the terminal.
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Post by Deleted on May 2, 2020 14:18:37 GMT -8
They sure are beautiful looking ships! Well done Damen Ship yards!
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Post by Curtis on May 5, 2020 14:26:04 GMT -8
I-Disco part deux! Warning: VERY Photo Heavy!
All Photos are © CS16 Photography and may only be used with Permission from the Owner.The day following her arrival at Saltery Bay, the Island Discovery made her first visits to Westview and Blubber Bay for dock trials. Here's my coverage from her time at Westview. With her first round of fittings complete, she clears the berth at Westview for the Salish Eagle to come in. The first of many meetings between these two. Much like when the Queen of Burnaby and Salish Orca met off Little River 3 years ago, the Island Discovery and the North Island Princess meet off Texada. Just a shame they couldn't pass a little closer to Westview or when the weather was a little better. After taking a break for lunch, the Discovery emerged from Blubber Bay and passed her soon to be predecessor once again. A size comparison. The NIP is on a bit of an angle for this comparison, but the Discovery is further away and she's still the bigger ship. Making her way back to Westview. The first of many "Mill Shots" for this vessel. From the Highway. And once again from the terminal at a few alternate angles. After two hours in the berth. It was time to return to Saltery Bay. Away she goes. That's all for now. |
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Post by Curtis on Jun 8, 2020 16:44:34 GMT -8
Looks like the wait for the Island Discovery is almost over!
From the Northern Sunshine Coast Ferry Advisory Committee Facebook page:
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. Great photo catches so far, can't wait to see more once they start service.
