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'''Salish Heron''' is the fourth Salish-class vessel built for BC Ferries. | '''Salish Heron''' is the fourth Salish-class vessel built for BC Ferries. | ||
Salish Heron was ordered as a direct replacement for [[BC Ferries Powell River Class|Mayne Queen]].<ref>[https://www.bcferries.com/bcferries/faces/attachments?id=1180135 BC Ferries encourages B.C. and Canadian Shipyards to respond to requests for expressions of interest to build five vessels], BC Ferries, retrieved 07-26-2018.</ref> The contract to construct the fourth vessel was awarded in January 2020 to Remontowa Shipbuilding S.A, the same company who built the previous three Salish-class vessels.<ref>[https://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/bc-ferries-orders-new-vessel-to-replace-diesel-powered-ship-1.4792463 BC Ferries orders new vessel to replace diesel-powered ship], CTV News, published 01-31-2020.</ref> It departed from the shipyard on December 22, 2021 under its own power, and is expected to enter service on route [[BC Ferries route | Salish Heron was ordered as a direct replacement for [[BC Ferries Powell River Class|Mayne Queen]].<ref>[https://www.bcferries.com/bcferries/faces/attachments?id=1180135 BC Ferries encourages B.C. and Canadian Shipyards to respond to requests for expressions of interest to build five vessels], BC Ferries, retrieved 07-26-2018.</ref> The contract to construct the fourth vessel was awarded in January 2020 to Remontowa Shipbuilding S.A, the same company who built the previous three Salish-class vessels.<ref>[https://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/bc-ferries-orders-new-vessel-to-replace-diesel-powered-ship-1.4792463 BC Ferries orders new vessel to replace diesel-powered ship], CTV News, published 01-31-2020.</ref> It departed from the shipyard on December 22, 2021 under its own power, and is expected to enter service on route [[BC Ferries route 9 Southern Gulf Islands - Tsawwassen|9a]] in Spring 2022. | ||
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Revision as of 04:37, 29 January 2022
The Salish class is a series of vessels that are owned and operated by BC Ferries.
The first three vessels were ordered to replace the remaining two Burnaby class vessels, Queen of Burnaby and Queen of Nanaimo.[1] A fourth vessel is currently on order to replace Mayne Queen.
All vessels are dual fuel, capable of running on both traditional marine diesel and liquefied Natural Gas, making the Salish class the first vessels in the BC Ferries fleet to operate on LNG. They feature one main vehicle deck with a second lower garage deck, designed to fit approximately 150 vehicles. There are two passenger decks, with amenities including a Coastal Café full cafeteria, Passages gift shop, Kids Zone play area, and exterior decks. Three Coast Salish artisans designed the unique livery on each vessel, which represents traditional Coast Salish artwork inspired by the animal each vessel is named after.[2]
Unlike most vessels in the BC Ferries fleet, the Salish class are fully interchangable between routes, and have swapped regular assigned routes after refit periods.[3] Salish Raven also acts as a minor-class refit vessel during the off-peak period.
Salish Orca
| Salish Orca | |
| |
| Built | 2016, Gdnask, Poland |
| IMO number | 9750294 |
| Status | Active |
| Home base | Little River |
| Route(s) served | 17 |
Salish Orca is the first Salish class vessel built for BC Ferries.[4]
The vessel departed from the shipyard on November 22, 2016, and arrived in British Columbia on January 11, 2017 at Deas Dock. After clearing its acceptance tests, as the first vessel of its class in the fleet Salish Orca was used to test dock clearances at most BC Ferries locations throughout February and March 2017.
Salish Orca entered service on route 17 on May 16, 2017, replacing Queen of Burnaby. After undergoing a refit for warranty repairs after the 2018 summer season, it became the full-time vessel on route 9, swapping places with Salish Eagle; it returned full-time to route 17 in 2021.
| Engines | Max speed | Length | Displacement | Vehicle capacity | Passenger capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Three Wärtsilä 8L20 5,952 hp |
15.5 knots | 107 m | 4,227 tonnes | 138 autos | 600 |
Salish Eagle
| Salish Eagle | |
| |
| Built | 2016, Gdnask, Poland |
| IMO number | 9750270 |
| Status | Active |
| Home base | Tsawwassen |
| Route(s) served | 9 or 9A |
Salish Eagle is the second Salish class vessel built for BC Ferries.[5]
The vessel departed from the shipyard on February 11, 2017, and arrived in British Columbia at Ogden Point on March 20, 2017. Because the temperature was too cold to apply the Eagle artwork decals in the shipyard, Salish Eagle made its delivery voyage in plain white BC Ferries livery.
Salish Eagle entered service on June 21, 2017, as the secondary vessel on route 9. After undergoing a refit for warranty repairs in the 2019 winter season, it became the full-time vessel on route 17, swapping places with Salish Orca; it returned part-time to route 9 in 2021.
| Engines | Max speed | Length | Displacement | Vehicle capacity | Passenger capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Three Wärtsilä 8L20 5,952 hp |
15.5 knots | 107 m | 4,227 tonnes | 138 autos | 600 |
Salish Raven
| Salish Raven | |
| Built | 2016, Gdnask, Poland |
| IMO number | 9750294 |
| Status | Active |
| Home base | Long Habrour |
| Route(s) served | 9 or 9A, 5 (refit/relief) |
Salish Raven is the third Salish class vessel built for BC Ferries.[6]
Salish Raven arrived in British Columbia on June 7th, 2017. Due to mechanical issues with Queen of Nanaimo, Salish Raven was quickly prepared, and entered service on route 9 on August 3, 2017. Its primary role is as the second vessel on route 9 during the peak and shoulder seasons. During the off-peak season, Salish Raven acts as a relief vessel for many of the larger minor-class vessels, and is capable of operating on routes 4, 5, 9, and 17.[7]
| Engines | Max speed | Length | Displacement | Vehicle capacity | Passenger capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Three Wärtsilä 8L20 5,952 hp |
15.5 knots | 107 m | 4,227 tonnes | 138 autos | 600 |
Salish Heron
| Salish Heron | |
| Built | 2021, Gdnask, Poland |
| IMO number | 9905746 |
| Status | On delivery |
| Home base | Tsawwassen |
| Route(s) served | 9a |
Salish Heron is the fourth Salish-class vessel built for BC Ferries.
Salish Heron was ordered as a direct replacement for Mayne Queen.[8] The contract to construct the fourth vessel was awarded in January 2020 to Remontowa Shipbuilding S.A, the same company who built the previous three Salish-class vessels.[9] It departed from the shipyard on December 22, 2021 under its own power, and is expected to enter service on route 9a in Spring 2022.
| Engines | Max speed | Length | Displacement | Vehicle capacity | Passenger capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Three Wärtsilä 8L20 5,952 hp |
15.5 knots | 107 m | 4,227 tonnes | 138 autos | 600 |
References
- ↑ Application to the British Columbia Ferries Commissioner for New Intermediate Class Vessels - Routes 9 and 17, BC Ferries, retrieved 04-08-2017.
- ↑ BC Ferries Announces Names for Three Intermediate Class Vessels, BC Ferries, retrieved 04-08-2017.
- ↑ BC Ferries makes changes to Westview route prpeak.com 01-10-18
- ↑ Salish Orca, BC Ferries, retrieved 04-08-2017.
- ↑ Salish Eagle, BC Ferries, retrieved 09-30-2017.
- ↑ Salish Raven, BC Ferries, retrieved 09-30-2017.
- ↑ Application to the BC Ferries Commissioner for New Minor Class Vessels - Routes 18 and 25, BC Ferries, retrieved 01-21-2017.
- ↑ BC Ferries encourages B.C. and Canadian Shipyards to respond to requests for expressions of interest to build five vessels, BC Ferries, retrieved 07-26-2018.
- ↑ BC Ferries orders new vessel to replace diesel-powered ship, CTV News, published 01-31-2020.