MV Nimpkish

MV Nimpkish is an N-class ferry and the smallest vessel currently owned by BC Ferries. It is 33.93 metres (111.3 ft) long, holds 12 vehicles and 95 passengers, and its maximum speed is 11 knots (20 km/h; 13 mph).[1] Nimpkish entered service with the Ministry of Transportation's Salt Water division in 1973, and was built in Vancouver to serve the inter-island routes. The vessel was transferred to BC Ferries in 1985. It currently runs on the Discovery Coast Connector service, a summer-only route linking Port Hardy, Bella Bella, Shearwater, Klemtu, Ocean Falls and Bella Coola.

MV Nimpkish
History
Canada
Name: Nimpkish
Namesake: Nimpkish Lake
Owner: BC MoT
Operator: BC MoT
Builder: Vancouver
Completed: 1973
Status: transferred to BC Ferries in 1985
Owner: British Columbia Ferry Services Inc.
Operator: British Columbia Ferry Services Inc.
Route: Discovery Coast Connector service
In service: 1985
Identification:
Status: ship in active service
General characteristics
Class and type: N-class RORO ferry
Tonnage: 371
Length: 33.53 m (110.0 ft)
Installed power: 680 hp (510 kW)
Speed: 11 knots (20 km/h; 13 mph)
Capacity:
  • 95 passengers & crew
  • 12 cars

Passenger amenities on-board are sparse, with only seating and a washroom available.

Nimpkish is the sister ship of MV Albert J. Savoie and MV Nicola. The former has been retired and the latter is on a bare deck lease in Prince Rupert. BC Ferries plans to retire Nimpkish by summer 2018[2] with the introduction of Northern Sea Wolf.[3]

References
  1. "Nimpkish | BC Ferries - British Columbia Ferry Services Inc". www.bcferries.com. Retrieved 2018-04-29.
  2. "Application to the British Columbia Ferries Commissioner" (PDF). March 8, 2017. Retrieved 2018-04-29.
  3. "Northern Sea Wolf departs from Greece on its way to B.C. - Coast Mountain News". Coast Mountain News. 2017-11-14. Retrieved 2018-04-29.
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