BC Ferries’ second LNG-fuelled ferry to enter service

BC Ferries’ dual-fuel vessel, Salish Eagle, is to enter service on Wednesday June 21.

  • Vessel is the second of three new vessels that will be capable of operating on liquefied natural gas or ultra-low sulphur marine diesel fuel.
  • BC Ferries estimates its dual-fuel engine will reduce CO2 by 9,000 tonnes per year.
  • Salish Eagle will operate alongside Salish Orca and Salish Raven along the Southern Gulf islands route known as the Tsawwassen.

Image courtesy of BC Ferries. 

Read more on the press release.

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