CFOA Member BC Ferries announced it will retrofit two of its largest, Spirit-class vessels with dual-fuel propulsion systems.
BC Ferries has issued an RFP for the project, expected to be worth over $100 million.
Read more here.
The Chronicle Herald's July 16th story on the federal government investment in eastern ferries included a quote from CFA CEO Serge Buy.
Click here to read the story in full.
Transport Minister Lisa Raitt today confirmed a 2014 federal budget commitment to invest $58 million over two years to support interprovincial ferry services in Eastern Canada. The money is earmarked for ferry services between Saint John, NB, and Digby, NS; between Wood Islands, PEI and Caribou, NS; and between Iles-de-la-Madeleine, QC and Souris, PEI, until March 31, 2016.
Government of Canada News Release
For IMMEDIATE Release
Canadian Ferries Welcome Funding for Eastern Ferries, Call for More Investment
OTTAWA – July 16, 2014 – The Canadian Ferry Association CFA) welcomed today’s announcement of $58 million over 2 years to support ferries in Eastern Canada.
“We are happy to see the government reaffirming its commitment to Canada’s ferries. This is a step in the right direction,” said Serge Buy, CEO of CFA. “We hope that this support continues through larger funding programs like the Building Canada Fund.”
This funding will help support ferry operations and assets for three interprovincial ferries:
“Many people in eastern Canada take ferries on a regular basis, making them a key component of regional infrastructure. They are a crucial part of Canada’s transportation system and deserve proper funding to keep them safe and efficient,” adds Mr. Buy.
Ferries are an integral part of Canada’s transportation system. Collectively, CFA’s members:
About CFA
The Canadian Ferry Association is the national voice of ferries in Canada. Our members operate with the highest professional and operational standards and promote the safe operation of ferry services in Canada.
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To mark the 40th anniversary of the Chi-Cheemaun ferry, the Sudbury Star featured a story on CFA Vice President, and Owen Sound Transportation Company President, Susan Schrempf.
Read the full story here.
The Canadian Ferry Association is pleased to welcome aboard InnovMarine as our newest Associate member!
CFOA member BC Ferries has announced Remontowa Shipbuilding of Poland as the winner of a $165 million contract to build 3 new intermediate-class ferries capable of operating with LNG or diesel fuels. The vessels will replace the 49-year old Queen of Burnaby and the 50-year old Queen of Nanaimo. The vessels are scheduled to be delivered in 2016-17.
The Canadian Ferry Association is pleased to welcome aboard Niagara Belco as our newest Industry Participant member!
May 1, 2014, Ottawa, ON - The Canadian Ferry Association Successfully hosted its first Roundtable meeting on Marine Labour Force & Skills Development. The meeting brought together representatives from marine training institutions and ferry operators to develop new and innovative ways to address looming labour shortages in the ferry sector.
The successful meeting included representatives from the following organizations:
Today, CFA CEO Serge Buy was interviewed CTV News Channel in regards to the tragic sinking of a ferry vessel off the coast of South Korea.
The entire interview is available online through the CTV News Website.