Coastal-class ferry

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Ferry MV Coastal Celebration arrival at Departure Bay (cropped).jpg
Coastal Celebration arrives at Departure Bay
Class overview
Builders Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft, Flensburg, Germany
Operators BC Ferries
Preceded by
Built2007–2008
In service2008–present
Completed3
Active3
General characteristics
TypeDouble-ended, roll-on/roll-off ferry
Tonnage
Displacement10,034  t (9,876 long tons)
Length
  • 160.0 m (524 ft 11 in) oa
  • 156.0 m (511 ft 10 in) pp
Beam28.2 m (92 ft 6 in)
Draught5.6 m (18 ft 4 in) max
Decks7
Installed power21,444 hp (15,991 kW)
Propulsion4 × MaK 8M32C diesel engines
Speed23 knots (43 km/h; 26 mph)
Capacity
  • 1,604 passengers and crew
  • 310 vehicles

Coastal-class ferries, also known as the "Super-C class" are three ferries owned and operated by BC Ferries of British Columbia, Canada and were built at the Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft shipyard in Flensburg, Germany. They are the second-largest ships in the BC Ferries fleet, surpassed only by the two larger, single-ended Spirit-class ferries. At the time of their building, the three ships were the largest double-ended ferries in the world, however the record has since been surpassed.

Contents

The three ferries (Coastal Renaissance, Coastal Inspiration, and Coastal Celebration) were ordered by BC Ferries to replace the aging V-class ferries. They operate on two of the busiest routes connecting the Lower Mainland to Vancouver Island—Tsawwassen↔Swartz Bay and Tsawwassen↔Duke Point. In the past, they have also served the Horseshoe Bay↔Departure Bay route, but have since been reassigned. [1]

Description

The Coastal class of ferries is composed of three ships, Coastal Renaissance, Coastal Inspiration and Coastal Celebration. At launch they were the largest double-ended ferries in the world. [2] The three ships are 160.0 metres (524 ft 11 in) long overall and 154.0 metres (505 ft 3 in) between perpendiculars with a beam of 28.2 metres (92 ft 6 in). [3] [4] [5] They have a maximum draught of 5.6 metres (18 ft 4 in). [6] All three vessels have the same maximum displacement of 10,034 tonnes (9,876 long tons ), [7] [8] [9] but have varying tonnages; Coastal Renaissance and Coastal Celebration have a gross tonnage (GT) of 21,777 [3] [5] and Coastal Inspiration, a GT of 21,980. [4] Coastal Renaissance has a deadweight tonnage (DWT) of 2,366, [3] Coastal Inspiration, a DWT of 1,770 [4] and Coastal Celebration, a DWT of 2,350. [5]

The ships are powered by four 8-cylinder MaK 8M32C diesel engines driving two 11 MW (15,000 hp) electric motors turning two controllable pitch propellers. [6] [10] The engines are split into two main compartments and each compartment can run independently. [10] The engines are rated at 21,444 horsepower (15,991 kW). The ferries have a maximum speed of 23 knots (43 km/h; 26 mph) and a cruising speed of 18 knots (33 km/h; 21 mph). [7] [8] [9] [10] The vessel has seven decks, with the passenger deck on Deck 6, above the two bridges on Deck 5, with additional passenger spaces between the two bridges on Deck 5. [10] The class has a capacity of 1,604 passengers and crew and 2,001 metres (6,565 ft) lane space for 310 full-sized family vehicles. [7] [8] [9] [10] Initial reports stated the vessels could carry 1,650 passengers and crew and 370 cars. [2] Amenities aboard each ferry include a Coastal Cafe, a Coast Cafe Express, Sitka Coffee Place, lounge, gift shop, and children's and pet areas. [7] [8] [9]

Ships in class

Coastal class [3] [4] [5]
NameBuilderLaid downLaunchedCompletedStatus
Coastal Renaissance Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft, Flensburg, Germany January 2, 2007April 19, 2007October 27, 2007In service
Coastal Inspiration April 23, 2007August 31, 2007February 8, 2008In service
Coastal Celebration September 3, 2007December 14, 2007May 9, 2008In service

Acquisition and service

Coastal Renaissance entering Departure Bay on December 13, 2007 Ferry Coastal Renaissance at Departure Bay.jpg
Coastal Renaissance entering Departure Bay on December 13, 2007

The vessels were ordered from Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft shipyard in Flensburg, Germany in September 2004 for €206.4 million. According to BC Ferries at this time, this was 40 percent lower than the lowest Canadian shipyard's bid. [11] This was a controversial decision, which led to Canadian shipbuilders protesting the decision. [12] The first new Coastal-class vessel, Coastal Renaissance, departed for British Columbia on October 27, 2007, and arrived on December 13, 2007. She entered service on the Departure Bay to Horseshoe Bay run on March 8, 2008. [2] She was followed by Coastal Inspiration, which left Germany on February 9 and arrived March 25, and Coastal Celebration, which departed on May 9 and arrived on June 18. The vessels' names were based on submissions received during a "naming contest" in late 2005. [13] [14]

Coastal Inspiration in the Strait of Georgia on June 25, 2008 Ferry Coastal Inspiration in Strait of Georgia.jpg
Coastal Inspiration in the Strait of Georgia on June 25, 2008

CoastalRenaissance and Coastal Inspiration operate on the Duke Point to Tsawwassen route. Coastal Celebration serves the Swartz Bay to Tsawwassen route. [15] Coastal Renaissance at one time operated from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay, but has been reassigned. [1]

On December 20, 2011, Coastal Inspiration collided with the terminal at Duke Point while travelling at 5 knots (9.3 km/h; 5.8 mph), damaging the lower vehicle ramp at the terminal and causing damage to the vessel. [16] 16 were injured in the collision and the bow door, the starboard side shell, and the rubbing plate on the ship were damaged. [17] Coastal Inspiration was then redirected to the Departure Bay terminal with the assistance of a tugboat to disembark passengers and vehicles. [16] The ship was out of service for 122 days. The cause of the crash was later found to be crew error. [17]

In August 2023, Coastal Renaissance suffered an issue with her drive motor, and the vessel was removed from service for extensive repairs. [18] The vessel's return to service was delayed at least twice. [19] Repairs are estimated to have cost approximately $3 million. [20] She returned to service on March 4, 2024, after being out of service for just under seven months. [21]

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C-class ferry

The C-class ferries are a class of five double-ended roll-on/roll-off ferries operated by BC Ferries in the Strait of Georgia in British Columbia, constructed between 1976 and 1981. When the vessels were first built, they were the largest ships of their kind in the world. The C-class ferries are 139.29 m (457.0 ft) long, with a car capacity of 316, and a crew and passenger capacity of 1494 persons. Each vessel's two MaK 12M551AK engines produce 11,860 HP, which provides a maximum service speed of 20.5 knots.

MV <i>Queen of Nanaimo</i>

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V-class ferry

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<i>Powell River</i>-class ferry

The Powell River-class ferry is a class of ships formerly operated by BC Ferries. The open deck vessels were mostly used on low-to-moderate volume routes, with Mayne Queen having operated permanently on Route 5, connecting the Outer Gulf Islands with Swartz Bay, Powell River Queen having served on Route 23, Campbell River to Quadra Island, and Bowen Queen having been on relief duty, typically filling in on Routes 4, 5, and 9.

MV <i>Queen of Alberni</i>

MV Queen of Alberni is a C-class ferry that operates between Tsawwassen and Duke Point in British Columbia as part of the BC Ferries fleet.

MV <i>Queen of Coquitlam</i>

MV Queen of Coquitlam is a C-class ferry in the BC Ferries fleet, launched in 1976. She first operated on BC Ferries' Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay route. For most of her life, she has been a replacement/relief vessel on all the major routes serving Metro Vancouver. She is named for the city of Coquitlam.

MV <i>Queen of Surrey</i>

MV Queen of Surrey is a double-ended C-class roll-on/roll-off ferry in the BC Ferries fleet. The ship was launched in 1980 and entered service in 1981. The ferry normally operates on BC Ferries' Horseshoe Bay to Langdale route. She is named for the city of Surrey. On May 12, 2003, Queen of Surrey suffered an engine fire that disabled the ferry in Howe Sound. No one was injured and the ship was returned to service. In 2004, the ferry was involved in a collision with a tugboat, and in 2019 she struck a fixed structure at the Langdale terminal. The 2019 crash lead to passengers being stranded on the vessel for over ten hours.

MV <i>Coastal Celebration</i>

MV Coastal Celebration is the third and final Coastal-class ship to be delivered to BC Ferries. The class comprises some of the largest double-ended ferries in the world. The vessel completed construction in 2008 and entered service the same year. Unlike her sister ships, Coastal Renaissance and Coastal Inspiration, Coastal Celebration is equipped with a Pacific Buffet for service on the Swartz Bay to Tsawwassen route.

<i>Sidney</i>-class ferry

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MV <i>Coastal Renaissance</i> Canadian ferry operated by BC Ferries

MV Coastal Renaissance is the first of three Coastal-class ships delivered to BC Ferries. At the time of their construction, the Coastal-class ferries were the largest double-ended ferries in the world. This ship operates mainly on the Tsawwassen – Duke Point route in the peak season and on the Swartz Bay – Tsawwassen route in the low season, but can replace her sister ships on any of the major cross-Strait routes whenever they go for refits.

MV <i>Coastal Inspiration</i>

MV Coastal Inspiration is the second of three Coastal-class ships delivered to BC Ferries. Launched in 2007 and entering service in 2008, Coastal Inspiration operates on the Duke Point – Tsawwassen route in British Columbia. The vessel collided with the terminal at Duke Point on December 20, 2011, suffering significant damage that kept the ship in the dockyard until January 2012.

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MV <i>Spirit of Vancouver Island</i>

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MV <i>Spirit of British Columbia</i>

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References

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