MV Nimpkish
History
CanadaCanada
NameNimpkish
NamesakeNimpkish Lake
OwnerBC MoT
OperatorBC MoT
BuilderVancouver
Completed1973
Statustransferred to BC Ferries in 1985
OwnerBritish Columbia Ferry Services Inc.
OperatorBritish Columbia Ferry Services Inc.
RouteDiscovery Coast Connector service
In service1985
Identification
Statusship in active service
General characteristics
Class and typeN-class RORO ferry
Tonnage371
Length33.53 m (110.0 ft)
Installed power680 hp (510 kW)
Speed11 knots (20 km/h; 13 mph)
Capacity
  • 95 passengers & crew
  • 12 cars

MV Nimpkish is an N-class ferry formerly 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 formerly did runs on the Discovery Coast Connector service, a summer-only route linking Port Hardy, Bella Bella, Shearwater, Klemtu, Ocean Falls and Bella Coola.

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

It was Auctioned by BC ferries in 2019 and bought by Mike Buttle Services. It currently runs by the name the "Mid Coaster" and has joined Mike's other former BC ferry "The Buttle Shuttle" (formerly the Mill Bay ferry) as part of his fleet. The Buttle shuttle was converted to working ship capable of beach landing heavy equipment and outfitted with a heavy crane for dock maintenance and installation; The Mid Coaster however is currently undergoing retrofit to become a pleasure vessel. Complete with a full galley, state rooms, helipad, and the ability to beach land and unload recreational vehicles.

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 sold Nimpkish 2018.[2] It was replaced on the Discovery Coast Connector service by the 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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