B.C. Ferries plans new wave of five big replacement ships

VICTORIA — B.C. Ferries is heading into a major construction project to replace existing C-class ferries with five new vessels.
The company issued a request for proposals on Tuesday for naval architect engineering support to develop construction bid packages and to review proposals from shipyards.
This bidding opportunity is the first step in rolling out a new major-vessel construction bid package in the next couple of years, B.C. Ferries spokeswoman Tessa Humphries said.
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