Coastal-class ferry
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| sclass = 2 }} {{Infobox ship image | Ship image = Ferry MV Coastal Celebration arrival at Departure Bay (cropped).jpg | Ship image size = 300px | Ship caption = Coastal Celebration arrives at Departure Bay }} {{Infobox ship class overview | Builders = Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft, Flensburg, Germany | Operators = BC Ferries | Class before = *Victoria class | Class after = | Subclasses = | Built range = 2007–2008 | In service range = 2008–present | Total ships building = | Total ships planned = | Total ships completed = 3 | Total ships cancelled = | Total ships active = 3 | Total ships laid up = | Total ships lost = | Total ships retired = | Total ships preserved = }} {{Infobox ship characteristics | Hide header = | Header caption = | Ship type = Double-ended, roll-on/roll-off ferry | Ship tonnage = * {{DWT|2,366}}
| Ship displacement = {{convert|10,034|t|LT|abbr=on|lk=on}} | Ship length = * {{convert|160.0|m|ftin|abbr=on}} oa
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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.
The three ferries ({{MV|Coastal Renaissance||2}}, {{MV|Coastal Inspiration||2}}, and {{MV|Coastal Celebration||2}}) 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.{{Cite news |last=Matassa-Fung |first=Darrian |date=June 2, 2023 |title=BC Ferries reducing service in Horseshoe Bay, adding to Tsawwassen-Nanaimo route |work=Global News |url=https://globalnews.ca/news/9741612/bc-ferries-horseshoe-bay-nanaimo-route-change-tsawwassen/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 30, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230602162206/https://globalnews.ca/news/9741612/bc-ferries-horseshoe-bay-nanaimo-route-change-tsawwassen/ |archive-date=June 2, 2023}}
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.{{cite news |url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/new-super-sized-ferry-starts-service-1.744326 |title=New super-sized ferry starts service |work=CBC News |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180216123606/http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/new-super-sized-ferry-starts-service-1.744326 |archive-date=February 16, 2018 |date=March 9, 2008 |access-date=February 16, 2018}} The three ships are {{convert|160.0|m|ftin}} long overall and {{convert|154.0|m|ftin}} between perpendiculars with a beam of {{convert|28.2|m|ftin}}.{{csr|register=MSI|id=9332755|shipname=Coastal Renaissance|accessdate=February 15, 2018}}{{csr|register=MSI|id=9332767|shipname=Coastal Inspiration|accessdate=February 15, 2018}}{{csr|register=MSI|id=9332779|shipname=Coastal Celebration|accessdate=February 15, 2018}} They have a maximum draught of {{convert|5.6|m|ftin}}.{{cite web |url=http://www.tsb.gc.ca/eng/rapports-reports/marine/2011/M11W0211/M11W0211.pdf |title=Marine Investigation Report M11W0211 |publisher=Transportation Safety Board of Canada |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180216122322/http://www.tsb.gc.ca/eng/rapports-reports/marine/2011/M11W0211/M11W0211.pdf |archive-date=February 16, 2018 |access-date=February 16, 2018}} All three vessels have the same maximum displacement of {{convert|10,034|t|LT|lk=on}},{{cite web |url=https://www.bcferries.com/onboard-experiences/fleet/profile-coastal_renaissance.html |title=Coastal Renaissance |publisher=BC Ferries |access-date=February 16, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180216122006/https://www.bcferries.com/onboard-experiences/fleet/profile-coastal_renaissance.html |archive-date=February 16, 2018}}{{cite web |url=http://www.bcferries.com/onboard-experiences/fleet/profile-coastal_inspiration.html |title=Coastal Inspiration |publisher=BC Ferries |access-date=February 16, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180216121852/http://www.bcferries.com/onboard-experiences/fleet/profile-coastal_inspiration.html |archive-date=February 16, 2018}}{{cite web |url=http://www.bcferries.com/onboard-experiences/fleet/profile-coastal_celebration.html |title=Coastal Celebration |publisher=BC Ferries |access-date=February 16, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180216122058/http://www.bcferries.com/onboard-experiences/fleet/profile-coastal_celebration.html |archive-date=February 16, 2018}} but have varying tonnages; Coastal Renaissance and Coastal Celebration have a gross tonnage (GT) of 21,777 and Coastal Inspiration, a GT of 21,980. Coastal Renaissance has a deadweight tonnage (DWT) of 2,366, Coastal Inspiration, a DWT of 1,770 and Coastal Celebration, a DWT of 2,350.
The ships are powered by four 8-cylinder MaK 8M32C diesel engines driving two {{convert|11|MW|abbr=on}} electric motors turning two controllable pitch propellers.{{cite web |url=http://www.professionalmariner.com/December-January-2008/Coastal-Renaissance-German-precision-for-Canadian-waters/ |title=Coastal Renaissance: German precision for Canadian waters |last=Haig-Brown |first=Alan |work=Professional Mariner |date=September 24, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180216122148/http://www.professionalmariner.com/December-January-2008/Coastal-Renaissance-German-precision-for-Canadian-waters/ |archive-date=February 16, 2018 |access-date=February 16, 2018}} The engines are split into two main compartments and each compartment can run independently. The engines are rated at {{convert|21444|hp|lk=in}}. The ferries have a maximum speed of {{convert|23|kn|lk=in}} and a cruising speed of {{convert|18|kn}}. 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. The class has a capacity of 1,604 passengers and crew and {{convert|6565|ft|m|order=flip|0}} lane space for 310 full-sized family vehicles. Initial reports stated the vessels could carry 1,650 passengers and crew and 370 cars. Amenities aboard each ferry include a Coastal Cafe, a Coast Cafe Express, Sitka Coffee Place, lounge, gift shop, and children's and pet areas.
Ships in class
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! Builder ! Laid down ! Launched ! Completed ! Status | |
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| {{MV|Coastal Renaissance | 2}}
| rowspan=3 |Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft, Flensburg, Germany | January 2, 2007 | April 19, 2007 | October 27, 2007 | In service |
| {{MV|Coastal Inspiration | 2}}
| April 23, 2007 | August 31, 2007 | February 8, 2008 | In service |
| {{MV|Coastal Celebration | 2}}
| September 3, 2007 | December 14, 2007 | May 9, 2008 | In service |
Acquisition and service
File:Ferry Coastal Renaissance at Departure Bay.jpg
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.{{cite press release |url=http://www.bcferries.com/news/files/04-071-super_c_vessels.pdf |title=BC Ferries' Board Approves $325 Million in Contracts |publisher=BC Ferries |date=September 17, 2004 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070703071247/http://www.bcferries.com/news/files/04-071-super_c_vessels.pdf |archive-date=July 3, 2007 |access-date=April 20, 2019}} This was a controversial decision, which led to Canadian shipbuilders protesting the decision.{{cite news |url=http://www.nsnews.com/news/local-shipyards-to-consider-bid-for-new-ferries-1.578433 |title=Local shipyards to consider bid for new ferries |last=Watson |first=Anne |newspaper=North Shore News |date=July 28, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180216123904/http://www.nsnews.com/news/local-shipyards-to-consider-bid-for-new-ferries-1.578433 |archive-date=February 16, 2018 |access-date=February 16, 2018}} 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. 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.{{cite news |newspaper=Vancouver Sun |title=BC Ferries new ships ahead of schedule |date=March 12, 2007}}{{cite press release |url=http://www.bcferries.com/files/AboutBCF/newbuild/06-028bcferriesannouncesnamesforthreenewsupercvessels.pdf|title=BC Ferries Announces Names for Three New Super C Vessels |publisher=BC Ferries |date=May 11, 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180216122446/http://www.bcferries.com/files/AboutBCF/newbuild/06-028bcferriesannouncesnamesforthreenewsupercvessels.pdf |archive-date=February 16, 2018 |access-date=February 16, 2018}}
File:Ferry Coastal Inspiration in Strait of Georgia.jpg on June 25, 2008]]
Coastal Renaissance and Coastal Inspiration operate on the Duke Point to Tsawwassen route. Coastal Celebration serves the Swartz Bay to Tsawwassen route.{{Cite web |date=September 30, 2023 |title=Coastal Celebration |url=https://www.bcferries.com/on-the-ferry/our-fleet/coastal-celebration/CEL_ |website=BC Ferries}} Coastal Renaissance at one time operated from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay, but has been reassigned.
On December 20, 2011, Coastal Inspiration collided with the terminal at Duke Point while travelling at {{convert|5|kn}}, damaging the lower vehicle ramp at the terminal and causing damage to the vessel.{{cite news |url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/b-c-ferry-terminal-closed-after-hard-landing-1.984774 |title=B.C. ferry terminal closed after hard landing |work=CBC News |date=December 20, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180217001209/http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/b-c-ferry-terminal-closed-after-hard-landing-1.984774 |archive-date=February 17, 2018 |access-date=February 16, 2018}} 16 were injured in the collision and the bow door, the starboard side shell, and the rubbing plate on the ship were damaged.{{cite news|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-ferries-crew-blamed-for-2011-duke-point-crash-1.1404240 |title=BC Ferries crew blamed for 2011 Duke Point crash |work=CBC News |date=March 12, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180217001444/http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-ferries-crew-blamed-for-2011-duke-point-crash-1.1404240 |archive-date=February 17, 2018 |access-date=February 16, 2018}} Coastal Inspiration was then redirected to the Departure Bay terminal with the assistance of a tugboat to disembark passengers and vehicles. The ship was out of service for 122 days. The cause of the crash was later found to be crew error.
In August 2023, Coastal Renaissance suffered an issue with her drive motor, and the vessel was removed from service for extensive repairs.{{Cite news |date=August 22, 2023 |title=Vessel operating Tsawwassen-Nanaimo route will take at least 2 months to repair, says B.C. Ferries |work=CBC News |url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-ferries-coastal-renaissance-2-months-repairs-1.6944007 |access-date=September 30, 2023}} The vessel's return to service was delayed at least twice.{{Cite news |last=Chan |first=Cheryl |date=November 29, 2023 |title=B.C. Ferries: Coastal Renaissance will be out of service during busy holiday season |url=https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/bc-ferries-coastal-renaissance-out-of-service-for-busy-holiday-season |access-date=January 29, 2024 |work=Vancouver Sun}} Repairs are estimated to have cost approximately $3 million.{{Cite news |last=Little |first=Simon |date=September 28, 2023 |title=Busy long weekends expected, with BC Ferries’ Coastal Renaissance out until December |work=Global News |url=https://globalnews.ca/news/9992496/bc-ferries-long-weekend-update/ |access-date=October 20, 2023}} She returned to service on March 4, 2024, after being out of service for just under seven months.{{cite web |url=https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2024/03/04/bc-ferries-coastal-renaissance-returns-after-repairs/ |title=BC Ferries Coastal Renaissance hits the water again after months of repairs |work=CityNews |last=Carey |first=Charlie |date=March 4, 2024 |access-date=March 7, 2024}}
References
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External links
- [http://www.bcferries.com/about/newbuild/superc.html BC Ferries Newbuild Program]
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| before = PacifiCat Series & S-class (super) ferries
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| years = 2008–present
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