THE PLANNING AND DESIGN OF MAJOR ROUTES CAR AND PASSENGER FAST CATAMARAN FERRIES FOR THE BRITISH COLUMBIA FERRY CORPORATION

Throughout 1995 the detailed design of a new series of fast car and passenger ferries has been developed for operation in British Columbia, Canada. Unlike the majority of fast ferries currently in service or under development, which have a somewhat "universal" application, these vessels have been designed to suit the very unique requirements of a specific coastal service. This paper outlines the background to the choice of fast ferries for this route, the myriad of design challenges posed and the solutions found, and the proposed construction program.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • 12th Fast Ferry Intl Conf; 20-22 Feb 1996; Copenhagen, Denmark. Procs. Publ by Fast Ferry Intl Ltd, Tenterden, U.K. [34 p, 1 ref, 19 fig]
• Authors:
  • Allan, R G
  • Harford, K D
• Publication Date: 1996

Language

• English

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Catamarans; Ferries; Fleet management; Planning; Ships; Vehicle design
• Uncontrolled Terms: High speed vessels; Ship design
• Old TRIS Terms: Fleet planning
• Subject Areas: Design; Marine Transportation; Planning and Forecasting; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00733142
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: British Maritime Technology
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 27 1997 12:00AM