Island Class vessel number nine launched
FerryBC Ferries’ ninth Island Class vessel was launched at Damen Shipyards Galati in Romania 20 November. The first Island Class vessels entered service in 2020. Six are in service today and that number will reach 10 by 2027, making it the largest vessel class in BC Ferries’ fleet.
The Island Class is based on the design of the Damen 8117 Electric Ferry (E3), and will transport passengers between Nanaimo and Gabriola Island, and Campbell River and Quadra Island. Damen is outfitting the vessels with diesel-electric hybrid propulsion. In the future, once the relevant electrical infrastructure is in place, BC Ferries intends to operate the ferries on 100% electric power.
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Nov 23 2025
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