How much horsepower does a ferry have?
C-class ferry
| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Draft | 6 m (19.7 ft) |
| Installed power | 11,860 hp (8.84 MW) via 2 × 6,000 hp (4.5 MW) each maximum |
| Propulsion | Two MaK 12M551AK |
| Speed | 19 to 22 knots (35 to 41 km/h; 22 to 25 mph) |
What engine does a ferry use?
Around the world, large passenger ships, fast ferries and conventional ferries rely on mtu diesel and gas engines for uncompromising safety and economic performance. mtu ferry engines cover the full power range from 400 – 10,000 kW (Series 8000).
How many cars can fit on the BC ferries?
With a capacity for approximately 358 vehicles and 2,100 passengers and crew, you’re most likely to spot these sister ships sailing between Swartz Bay and Tsawwassen.
Why is BC ferries WIFI so bad?
Why is your Wi-Fi service poor? There are several challenges associated with providing reliable ship-to-shore Wi-Fi connectivity. These include the moving vessel, islands blocking the signals and hundreds of users logging on at one time. We are aware that our Wi-Fi does not currently meet our customers’ expectations.
Do ferries have two engines?
The Olympic class ferries feature two masts with radar platforms. Image courtesy of Washington State Department of Transportation. Olympic class ferries are powered by two diesel engines rated at 3,000hp each.
Do ferries go both ways?
A double-ended ferry is one where vehicles are loaded on and off both ends of the vessel and the direction of travel switches so the bow becomes the stern. The greatest argument for a double-ended ferry is when the route is short such as a river crossing.
How big is a cruise ship engine?
For example, a nine-cylinder engine designed for a large cargo ship might be 65 feet long, 60 feet high and weigh about 1,500 tons. An engine of that size would take up about one-fifth of Windstar’s small 148-guest ship.
Which BC ferry is the largest?
Coastal-class ferries, also known as the “Super-C class”, are currently the largest double-ended ferries in the world, while the two single-ended Spirit-class ferries are the largest in the BC Ferries fleet.
How fast can a BC ferry go?
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). The vessel has seven decks, with the passenger deck on Deck 6, above the two bridges on Deck 5, with additional passenger spaces on Deck 5, between the two bridges.
Is there free Wi-Fi on BC Ferries?
Free Wi-Fi service is still available at most BC Ferries terminals, including Tsawwassen, Swartz Bay, Horseshoe Bay, and more than a dozen others. BC Ferries notes that cellular coverage is still available on most routes, meaning people with data plans on their cellphones can still connect to the internet.
Can a ferry go in reverse?
The short answer is yes, moving in reverse is a maneuver often required in boating, usually when docking or launching from a ramp.
Where are the C class ferries in BC?
C-class ferry. The C-class ferries (also known as Cowichan class) are a class of five double-ended roll-on/roll-off ferries operated by BC Ferries in the Strait of Georgia in British Columbia, all constructed between 1976 and 1981. When the vessels were first built, they were the largest ships of their kind in the world.
Who are the ferry companies in British Columbia?
British Columbia Ferry Services Inc., operating as BC Ferries ( BCF ), is a former provincial Crown corporation, now operating as an independently managed, publicly owned Canadian company. BC Ferries provides all major passenger and vehicle ferry services for coastal and island communities in the Canadian province of British Columbia.
Are there accessible washrooms on the BC Ferries?
To ensure a safe and comfortable journey for all passengers, BC Ferries provides a variety of accessibility options, including discounted passenger fares, assistance getting on and off the ferry, and wheelchairs to borrow for boarding. The Coastal Renaissance has accessible washrooms on Decks 5 and 6, and three elevators.
Why did BC Ferries have to build more vessels?
As the ferry system expanded and started to service other small coastal communities, BC Ferries had to build more vessels, many of them in the first five years of its operations, to keep up with the demand.