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Retirement planning: BC Ferries launches concept images for new vessels

New boats expected to run cleaner and carry more passengers

Renderings show what BC Ferries hopes to put in place to replace ferries set to start retiring in 2029.

The corporation released two conceptual images on Monday (Feb. 26) and issued a request for supplier qualification that close March 22.

The RFSQ will pre-qualify shipyards for a subsequent request for proposal process to design, build and deliver up to seven vessels to replace older ferries set for retirement between 2029 and 2032.

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