The hydraulic whines heard through the video (the rudder control actuators) just so happens to be one of the most soothing sounds I hear when travelling on this class of ferry. It reminds me I’m on a ship, a multi-million dollar intricate machine designed by some of the smartest engineers and built with some of the toughest metals, to withstand storms, or even just lay back and calmly sail through warm water on a sunny summer’s afternoon. It’s the sound of engineering, and this also goes for the engine rumbling too, which, on it’s own is an intricate machine. The fact that all these components work together practically flawlessly soothes me, and it all circles back to that hydraulic sound that reminds me of it. Overall, even in storms, I I find travel by sea soothing, the waves big or small, the constant rumble of massive diesel prime movers, and yes, the rudder actuators too. This might have been the weirdest rant I’ve ever gone on but, hell, it’s true!
I’m wondering how you managed to film the car deck. Normally, the car deck is closed for safety reasons. However, I haven’t sailed BC so maybe they do it differently?
did just see someone in their car while on route thats the first time ive seen that.your not allowed to stay in your car while at sea i was a captain on car ferry
BC ferries runs by transport canada rules, and those state that closed car decks must be vacated. its something that people often just ignore, and it pisses deckhands off when they are doing their rounds and have to bang on windows.
Not even, more like 1 - 3m at the max. These ships really don't do rough weather well, what real blue water mariners laugh off as a light breeze basically shuts down the ferries here.
I LOVE this trip, this is from Hardy to Rupert, I always get off in Bella Bella for work (install satellite) Whe you go across the trough in the winter, it gets even worse, some trips we have to circle Pine Island. You wanna see cars and trucks bouncing? My god! I stayed in my motorhome once, boy what a trip!
Back before Transport Canada realized there was very little ventilation on the lower vehicle decks, and prohibited people from staying below deck during crossings.
If ventilation was a problem, the crew could run a ventilation fan. The risk is that people can get squashed between vehicles or between a vehicle and the ship's structure as the vehicles move about with the movement of the ship. I've seen container lorries fall over onto cars in rough seas. On one occasion, a car's rear windscreen popped out when a high van fell over and squashed the car - the rear windscreen popped out and lay undamaged on the deck but the car's top half was flattened. There's also the risk of fire on the vehicle deck. If passengers were allowed to roam freely on vehicle decks, crew members (in the event of fire) would have to risk their lives to evacuate them. The shipping company can't guarantee that every vehicle is electrically safe, or that cargo in trucks is safe - fires can start in a vehicle on the vehicle deck. Also, there's a chance of theft from cars. The International Maritime Organisation’s International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea rule is as follows: "In all ro-ro passenger ships, the master or the designated officer shall ensure that, without the expressed consent of the master or the designated officer, no passengers are allowed access to an enclosed ro-ro deck during navigation." www.imorules.com/GUID-7FD05C88-F624-4038-994A-6605F8A94ECF.html
Coastal's are horrible in even a 15 knot wind against the tide in Georgia Strait. Big beaver tail at each end pounding mediocre sized swells with no meat in the hull fore or aft to help alleviate it thanks to the ultra efficient hull design. Look how smooth the Spirit Class are in rougher weather.
@@seanreviewscars the boat you mentioned there is one of the older boats. It is the last ferry of the Victoria class of ships, where it had sister ships Queen of Victoria, Queen of Vancouver, Queen of Nanaimo, Queen of Burnaby, etc. The Queen of New Westminster is the last one of all these, but it is also the most unique one. It had a second car deck put on it to have two ramps, which is why they still have it, also they upgraded in 2009 i think.
I was on the 7 am sailing,shocked it wasn't canceled! Felt like being on a plane during turbulence,it was fricking scary! Caught the 1 pm to come home which was late plus too rough to leave so waited a bit. Another scary rough ride but happy I got to get home! Definitely not something I want to do again ever.
@@greego5952 That restriction was in place when I crossed between P.E.I. and New Brunswick on the MV Abegweit back before they built a bridge. Wanted to go down to get something out of my truck... No way, Jose. Not allowed down there while sailing. They did allow passengers to return to vehicle decks during the docking. Once we were slowed right down, they would open the bow doors for fresh air.
@@greego5952 Passengers weren't allowed on vehicle decks of British ships from before I left the sea 40 years ago. Those with a good reason e.g. to check on dogs in cars, needed permission and had to be escorted by a crewmember.
@@ianm452 Cool, but I rode BC Ferries a lot and I know that the restriction of riding on the enclosed vehicle decks is something somewhat recent. But you are still allowed on the open space vehicle decks.
The hydraulic whines heard through the video (the rudder control actuators) just so happens to be one of the most soothing sounds I hear when travelling on this class of ferry. It reminds me I’m on a ship, a multi-million dollar intricate machine designed by some of the smartest engineers and built with some of the toughest metals, to withstand storms, or even just lay back and calmly sail through warm water on a sunny summer’s afternoon. It’s the sound of engineering, and this also goes for the engine rumbling too, which, on it’s own is an intricate machine. The fact that all these components work together practically flawlessly soothes me, and it all circles back to that hydraulic sound that reminds me of it.
Overall, even in storms, I I find travel by sea soothing, the waves big or small, the constant rumble of massive diesel prime movers, and yes, the rudder actuators too.
This might have been the weirdest rant I’ve ever gone on but, hell, it’s true!
I’m wondering how you managed to film the car deck. Normally, the car deck is closed for safety reasons. However, I haven’t sailed BC so maybe they do it differently?
BC Ferries implemented that policy on 11 October 2018; this video was filmed well before that.
@BritishMetric144 thanks for letting me know.
did just see someone in their car while on route thats the first time ive seen that.your not allowed to stay in your car while at sea i was a captain on car ferry
BC ferries runs by transport canada rules, and those state that closed car decks must be vacated. its something that people often just ignore, and it pisses deckhands off when they are doing their rounds and have to bang on windows.
BC Ferries implemented that policy on 11 October 2018; this video was filmed well before that.
I rode daily from Langdale to Horseshoe Bay and back for 7 years. There were a few rough days BUT great ride and breakfast too. Good memories!
Geez! I've never been on the Ferries during rough weather. Only smooth sailings. That looks rough!
That's (the video) is nothing, 3-5m swells only.
Not even, more like 1 - 3m at the max. These ships really don't do rough weather well, what real blue water mariners laugh off as a light breeze basically shuts down the ferries here.
Dan Miller coastals are better than spirits in rough conditions
I was just on a Coastal last September. They remind me of mini cruise ships.
I LOVE this trip, this is from Hardy to Rupert, I always get off in Bella Bella for work (install satellite) Whe you go across the trough in the winter, it gets even worse, some trips we have to circle Pine Island. You wanna see cars and trucks bouncing? My god! I stayed in my motorhome once, boy what a trip!
Shawn Bennett this is tsawwassan and swartz bay
Yeah this is the Coastal Renaissance from Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay
So how come those vehicles weren't chained down?
Was this on the Coastal Celebration, between Tsawwassen and Swartz Bay?
Yes
Good Stuff!... here on the Sunshine Coast we all know that feeling...lol
I love BC ferry rides🎅🏼 use to live in Nanaimo .
Nanaimo is a first nations term. It’s English translation is “One sailing wait”.
I live in Vancouver and I love bcferries
Back before Transport Canada realized there was very little ventilation on the lower vehicle decks, and prohibited people from staying below deck during crossings.
RIP. Idk why, because I don't think anyone had a problem being down there.
If ventilation was a problem, the crew could run a ventilation fan. The risk is that people can get squashed between vehicles or between a vehicle and the ship's structure as the vehicles move about with the movement of the ship. I've seen container lorries fall over onto cars in rough seas. On one occasion, a car's rear windscreen popped out when a high van fell over and squashed the car - the rear windscreen popped out and lay undamaged on the deck but the car's top half was flattened. There's also the risk of fire on the vehicle deck. If passengers were allowed to roam freely on vehicle decks, crew members (in the event of fire) would have to risk their lives to evacuate them. The shipping company can't guarantee that every vehicle is electrically safe, or that cargo in trucks is safe - fires can start in a vehicle on the vehicle deck. Also, there's a chance of theft from cars.
The International Maritime Organisation’s International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea rule is as follows:
"In all ro-ro passenger ships, the master or the designated officer shall ensure that, without the expressed consent of the master or the designated officer, no passengers are allowed access to an enclosed ro-ro deck during navigation."
www.imorules.com/GUID-7FD05C88-F624-4038-994A-6605F8A94ECF.html
This is why you turn your damn car alarm off!
Coastal's are horrible in even a 15 knot wind against the tide in Georgia Strait. Big beaver tail at each end pounding mediocre sized swells with no meat in the hull fore or aft to help alleviate it thanks to the ultra efficient hull design. Look how smooth the Spirit Class are in rougher weather.
God, the Queen of New Westminster cant even leave port in winds, it's too dangerous to dock.
@@seanreviewscars the boat you mentioned there is one of the older boats. It is the last ferry of the Victoria class of ships, where it had sister ships Queen of Victoria, Queen of Vancouver, Queen of Nanaimo, Queen of Burnaby, etc. The Queen of New Westminster is the last one of all these, but it is also the most unique one. It had a second car deck put on it to have two ramps, which is why they still have it, also they upgraded in 2009 i think.
whats your job?
I was on the 7 am sailing,shocked it wasn't canceled! Felt like being on a plane during turbulence,it was fricking scary! Caught the 1 pm to come home which was late plus too rough to leave so waited a bit. Another scary rough ride but happy I got to get home! Definitely not something I want to do again ever.
7am which way? You probably saw me onboard!
Pfft... "Scary"... Landlubbers... Lol.
What is the name of the ferry?
the HMS Pimpin'
It’s called the coastal celebration.
Why is she in that car ?
Absolutely. She is breaking international rules made for her own safety. A crewmember should escort her off the vehicle deck.
How can they just in their cars, below decks, on a ferry in rough weather...... claustrophobic, anyone...?
What?
@@OMGWTFLOLSMH I'm also very confused
@@paulfinn8871 Yeah, that deck is now closed during the sailing, so this is no longer possible.
Your not supposed to be on car deck while crossing!!
This was posted 6 years ago, before that restriction got put in to place.
@@greego5952 That restriction was in place when I crossed between P.E.I. and New Brunswick on the MV Abegweit back before they built a bridge. Wanted to go down to get something out of my truck... No way, Jose. Not allowed down there while sailing. They did allow passengers to return to vehicle decks during the docking. Once we were slowed right down, they would open the bow doors for fresh air.
@@greego5952 Passengers weren't allowed on vehicle decks of British ships from before I left the sea 40 years ago. Those with a good reason e.g. to check on dogs in cars, needed permission and had to be escorted by a crewmember.
@@ianm452 Cool, but I rode BC Ferries a lot and I know that the restriction of riding on the enclosed vehicle decks is something somewhat recent. But you are still allowed on the open space vehicle decks.
That restriction was only put in place on 11 October 2018. This video was filmed well before that.
You Canadians. Lol
That deck is a death trap. If the ferry gets swamped or starts sinking...
Actually they now don't allow you to go down to the lower closed vehicle deck because of that.
It’s a big ship it would take hours to sink and there are alarm systems and exits to upper decks
*cough* MS Estonia *cough* *ahem*
True. As a result, in October 2018, BC Ferries banned passengers from staying in their vehicles on that lower enclosed deck.
These ships are over 50 years old shouldn't still be out there with trucks and people aboard.
The coastal celebration is not over 50 years old. Ya it's over 10 years old.
That's vehicles rocking on their suspension not bouncing. Demerit points for clickbait.
Meh... I've seen worse. The BC Ferries are like school girls when any weather comes around
Prairie sailors get sea sick stirring their coffee. What's rough about this video? Waste of TH-cam.