BC Ferries' vessel fitted with new gallery deck, evacuation system, pet area and more
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Rebecca Gibson |
BC Ferries’ Queen of Capilano has returned to service after a CAD$12 million mid-life upgrade, which took place between 5 January and 5 May 2015.
Completed on time, the refit project was carried out at Esquimalt Drydocking Company’s yard on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada.
During the refit, engineers created a new pet area, fitted a new entrance/exit for foot passengers in the upper lounge and installed gallery decks to boost the ferry’s vehicle capacity from 85 to 100 vehicles.
In addition, the ferry was fitted with a new evacuation system, while the rescue boat was replaced and the stairwell, disabled bathroom and the ship’s intercom and public address system were all updated.
“These significant improvements were made to provide a better travelling experience for our customers and prepare the Queen of Capilano for another 20 years of safe and reliable service,” said Corinne Storey, BC Ferries’ vice president of Customer Services. “We thank customers for their patience while the vessel underwent this necessary work and a smaller vessel provided the service.”
Queen of Capilano has now resumed her regular service on the route between Horseshoe Bay and Bowen Island in Vancouver.