The first of the new ferries destined for the Campbell River - Quadra Island route has crossed into the Pacific Ocean.

BC FerriesB次元官网网址� Island 3 vessel transited the Panama Canal on Wednesday and is preparing for the final leg of itB次元官网网址檚 voyage to B.C. The vessel departed Romania on May 19, and is expected in B.C. waters in late July.

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The Island Class ferries are hybrids, but are designed to be operated fully on electricity. They also are designed to reduce underwater noise, lower emissions and improve customer service. The vessel is one of two destined for the local route, the other being Island 4. Island 4 is also on its way to B.C., but recently had to make a stop in Cartagena, Spain for maintenance. That vessel is underway again and will be following Island 3 across the Atlantic under its own power.

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B次元官网网址淏C Ferries looks forward to welcoming the vessel into service next year. Island 3 and Island 4 will be officially named later this year at a ceremony in Victoria,B次元官网网址� reads a release from B.C. Ferries.

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