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BC Ferries unveiled its first cable ferry, Baynes Sound Connector, at
an official naming ceremony at Seaspan’s Vancouver shipyards
on 9th May 2015.
The 78.5m ferry – named after the channel it will cross – will enter
service later this summer, and carry up to 50 vehicles and 150
passengers. Using one drive cable and two guide cables, Baynes
Sound Connector will also be one of the longest cable ferries in the
world, traversing a distance of approximately 1,900m at speeds of
up to 8.5 knots.
Baynes Sound Connector will shortly be towed to Buckley Bay on
Vancouver Island to be connected to the three cables that were
laid inApril. In Juneand July, BCFerries’ crews will undergoextensive
training and familiarization on the cable ferry in preparation for
passenger and vehicle service. After receiving certification from
Transport Canada and classification society Lloyd’s Register, the
cable ferry will enter service by late summer.
Connector cable
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