

Damen Cuts Steel on Third of Four Damen Double Ended 8117 E3 Ferries Ordered by Canada’s BC Ferries
On 16th January, Damen Shipyards Galati cut steel on the third vessel in an order of four Island Class Ferries from Canada’s BC Ferries. At the same time, another vessel in the series reached the grand block assembly stage of construction at the yard.
The vessels, based on Damen’s double-ended 8117 E3 Ferry, will be the first fully electric ferries to sail in the organisation’s fleet. They will bring the total number of Damen vessels operated by BC Ferries to ten.
BC Ferries’ fully electric vessels are a critical part of the company’s broader strategy to reduce corporate emissions by 2030. The four new electric ferries will contribute to this goal by eliminating approximately 10,000t of CO2 equivalent annually. The ferries carry Damen’s in-house E3 notation, which stands for Environmentally Friendly, Efficient in Operation, and Economically Viable.

Dragos Cojocariu and Ovidiu Romaniuc (Bureau Veritas representative) are signing the Attestation of Start Cutting
The steel cutting ceremony was attended by David Tolman, BC Ferries’ Program Manager for the Island Class series of vessels, as well as BC Ferries’ on-site team. Representatives from Damen, including Damen Shipyards Group Chairman Kommer Damen, were also in attendance.

Ryan Tuira (Project Manager BC Ferries), Kommer Damen (Damen Shipyards Group Chairman), David Tolman (Program Manager BC Ferries), Darryl Dunbar (Project Engineer BC Ferries), Darren Wilson (Project Engineer BC Ferries), Dragos Cojocariu (Project Manager Damen Galati)
Speaking during the event, Mr Damen said, “It is a pleasure to attend this milestone event, together with our client. The long-standing relationship we have with BC Ferries is a prime example of how Damen works to support its customers. BC Ferries operates a number of Damen Ferries, based on proven standard designs, and adapted to their evolving needs. The vessels we are building demonstrate increasing sustainability. Previously, we have delivered hybrid propulsion vessels, already representing a step towards lower emissions. These fully electric ferries prepare the ground for zero emissions operations, bringing BC Ferries’ efficiency goals within reach.”

Darren Wilson (Project Engineer BC Ferries), Darryl Dunbar (Project Engineer BC Ferries), Daan Verbeek (Trainee sales Americas, Damen), Dragos, Richard Tijpens (Projectmanager Damen), David Tolman (Program Manager BC Ferries), Valentin Chiosea (Project Manager Damen Galati) and Ryan Tuira (Project Manager BC Ferries)
Ed Hooper, Executive Director of Shipbuilding at BC Ferries, said, “Reaching the steel cutting and grand block assembly milestones for two of our four new Island Class vessels is a great signal of the progress being made towards welcoming these new electric vessels into our fleet. Each stage of construction brings us closer to delivering cleaner, quieter, and more efficient vessels that align with our commitment to serving coastal communities.”
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