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Third of BC Ferries' LNG-Powered Newbuild Series Arrives on Canadian West Coast
British Columbia Ferry Services Inc. (BC Ferries) today announced that Salish Raven, the third vessel in a series of three liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered newbuilds, has arrived on Canada's West Coast after travelling from Remontowa Shipbuilding S.A. in Gdansk, Poland.
"We are proud to welcome Salish Raven, our third natural gas-fuelled ship, home to B.C. and into our fleet," said Mark Collins, BC Ferries’ President and CEO.
"The Salish Class vessels are high quality, state-of-the-art vessels, which will serve British Columbians and tourists alike for decades to come."
Salish Raven is set to be handed over to BC Ferries once the vessel clears Canadian Customs and final inspections are completed.
The ship will then proceed to BC Ferries' refit facility in Richmond to prepare for operational service in the Southern Gulf Islands his fall.
Yesterday, Ship & Bunker reported that BC Ferries has ordered two hybrid diesel-electric minor class vessels from Damen Shipyards Group (Damen).
