BC Ferries taps Chinese yard for replacement hybrid vessels

Canada's BC Ferries has selected China Merchants Industry Weihai Shipyards (CMI Weihai) to build four "new major vessels" (NMVs) following a rigorous global procurement process that included a public request for proposals, comprehensive bid evaluations, international site visits, and independent third-party reference checks.

Nicolas Jimenez, CEO of BC Ferries, said CMI Weihai was "the clear choice" based on factors such as, "technical capabilities, high-quality and safety standards, ferry-building experience, proven ability to deliver safe, reliable vessels on dependable timelines, and overall cost and value," delivered for BC Ferries' customers.