Damen completes delivery of two more Island-class vessels for BC Ferries

Damen Shipyards Galati has completed delivery of two new Ro-Pax vessels in a series to Canadian operator BC Ferries.

The Ro-Paxes are the third and fourth units of six Island-class diesel-electric hybrid vessels that Damen is building for BC Ferries. Each has a length of 81 metres and capacity for up to 300 passengers and crew and 47 vehicles.

The newbuilds are slated to serve the Northern Gulf Islands off Vancouver.


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