BC Ferries
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About BC Ferries
Industries
Automotive & Transportation
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Debt Financing
Total Funding
$421.7M
Headquarters
Victoria, Canada
Founded
1960
Overview
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Increased demand for sustainable transport boosts BC Ferries' electrification efforts.
- AI for predictive maintenance could reduce downtime and maintenance costs for BC Ferries.
- Remote work trends increase demand for reliable onboard Wi-Fi, aligning with Starlink partnership.
What critics are saying
- Rising fuel costs impact routes not yet transitioned to electric or hybrid vessels.
- Delays in fleet electrification could lead to missed environmental targets and penalties.
- Criticism over vessel bidding process not supporting local shipbuilding may cause PR issues.
What makes BC Ferries unique
- BC Ferries is pioneering electric ferry technology with a $75M loan for zero-emission ships.
- Partnership with SpaceX's Starlink aims to enhance onboard digital connectivity.
- BC Ferries is leveraging digital twin technology to optimize vessel operations and maintenance.
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Funding
Total Funding
$421.7M
Above
Industry Average
Funded Over
2 Rounds
Company News
At a recent Greater Vancouver Board of Trade event, BC Ferries CEO Nicolas Jimenez shared insights into the current state of the system, its challenges, and plans for the future.
BC Ferries rolled out a series of travel advisories Wednesday afternoon, saying all sailings between Tsawwassen ferry terminal in Vancouver and Swartz Bay in Victoria have been cancelled.
BC Ferries is partnering with SpaceX's Starlink to provide Wi-Fi access, but it's not going to be for everyone.
BC Ferries first introduced Wi-Fi on its major routes 2010.
Most service resumed on BC Ferries late Wednesday morning following a bomb cyclone that caused mass cancellations.
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About BC Ferries
Industries
Automotive & Transportation
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Debt Financing
Total Funding
$421.7M
Headquarters
Victoria, Canada
Founded
1960
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