Denman Island Strongly Opposed to Cable Ferry
Denman & Hornby Island Residents Strongly Opposed to BC Ferries Cable Ferry Proposal
Islander’s concerns about the proposed cable ferry:
- Lack of community consultation about the project.
- Reliability and quality of service.
- Flexibility of the service.
- How safe is an ocean going cable ferry.
- Community Impact of the cable ferry.
- Benefits and costs for the ferry users.
- Benefits and costs for the ferry operator.
- Job loss with the implementation of the cable ferry, 15 to 20 positions.
- Home port for cable ferry.
- BC Ferries has only had two public meetings over the past two years.
- Concerns about weather impacts on service.
- Lack of vessel replacement.
- Vessel capacity 50 cars and 150 passengers.
- After hours emergency service.
- Questions about the environment impact.
- Distance for ocean going cable ferry.
Cable Ferries from around the world.
Ocean Going Cable Ferries and they don’t travel that far.
BOURNEMOUTH-SWANAGE MOTOR ROAD AND FERRY COMPANY
Total Distance: .36 km
Total Distance: .125 km
Transport Canada Guidelines
Navigable Waters Protection Program
The Navigable Waters Protection Program (NWPP) is responsible for the administration of the Navigable Waters Protection Act and the Receiver of Wreck program.
Regionally, NWPP receives over 1,100 applications for construction approval annually, including marinas, bridges, Independent Power Projects, aquaculture, and iniatives associated with the Provincial Gateway Program and theSea-to-Sky Highway upgrade. Three major pipeline projects are proposed forNorthernBC, estimated to involve over 200 stream crossings.
Under the Receiver of Wreck Program, theVancouver office removes and disposes of many derelict vessels that pose a risk to navigation and public safety.
New guidelines were developed regarding minor works that are considered low risk, such as private docks, shore line protection, etc. For more information about what is considered a minor work, please contact our office.
NWPP also provides guidelines to those who wish to gain more information regarding navigation aids marking of aquaculture sites and independent power producing projects.
Mariners are encouraged to review these public advisories.
For more information, contact:
| Office: Navigable Waters Protection Program Transport Canada 820 – 800 Burrard Street Vancouver, B.C. V6Z 2J8 |
Mailing Address: Navigable Waters Protection Program Transport Canada 620 – 800 Burrard Street Vancouver, B.C. V6Z 2J8 |
| Telephone Number: (604) 775-8867 Facsimile Number: (604) 775-8828 |
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Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency
Cable ferry terminal in Buckley Bay and Denman Island, Baynes Sound
DECISION
August 19, 2011 – Fisheries and Oceans Canada has taken the following course of action on August 18, 2011 relating to the screening of the Cable ferry terminal in Buckley Bay and Denman Island, Baynes Sound. The authority may exercise any power or perform any duty or function with respect to the project because, after taking into consideration the screening report and taking into account the implementation of appropriate mitigation measures, the authority is of the opinion that the project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.
Implementation of mitigation measures is required for the project to address fish and/or their habitat.
A follow-up program for this project was not considered appropriate. Circumstances where a follow-up program would typically be warranted are outlined in the Agency’s Operational Policy Statement regarding Follow-up Programs.
For more information, please contact:
DFO – CEARegistry Office – Pacific Region
200 – 401 Burrard Street
Vancouver BC V6C 3S4
Telephone: 604-666-2820
Email: CEAR-Pacific@pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca
and refer to Registry reference number 10-01-59563
http://www.ceaa.gc.ca/050/Viewer_e.cfm?CEAR_ID=59563
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Environmental Screening Report – Cable ferry terminal in Buckley Bay and Denman Island, Baynes Sound |
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Decision |
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Notice of Commencement |
Comox Valley Regional District Planning
3020-20/1413802 A 09 – ILMB Referral Application – B.C. Ferries –Buckley Bay and Denman Island– That part of District Lot 149, and unsurveyed Crown foreshore or land covered by water being part of the bed of Baynes Sound, Nanaimo District.
JONES / PETTYFER: THAT the Area ‘A’ advisory planning commission support the application type 1413802 A 09 ILMB referral application (B.C. Ferries) for Buckley Bay and Denman Island as proposed for the following reasons:
- the Area AAPC did not see any issues with the B.C. Ferries application and support the expansion and license of occupation for the cable ferry between Buckley Bay and Denman Island; and - the Area AAPC found this expansion would provide benefits.
CARRIED Minutes of the meeting of the Page 2 Electoral Area ‘A’ (Baynes Sound-Denman/Hornby Islands) advisory planning commissionFebruary 15, 2010
Ferry Cable Regulations
SOR/86-1026
NAVIGABLE WATERS PROTECTION ACT
Registration 1986-10-16
Regulations Respecting Ferry Cables in Navigable Waters
P.C. 1986-2335 1986-10-16
Her Excellency the Governor General in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister of Transport, pursuant to paragraphs 28(a) and (b) and section 29 of the Navigable Waters Protection Act, is pleased hereby to revoke the Ferry Cable Regulations, C.R.C., c. 1230 and to make the annexed Regulations respecting ferry cables in navigable waters, in substitution therefor.
SHORT TITLE
1. These Regulations may be cited as the Ferry Cable Regulations.
INTERPRETATION
2. In these Regulations
- “Act” means the Navigable Waters Protection Act; (Loi)
- “down” means, in respect of a ferry cable, that the ferry cable is resting on the bed of a navigable water; (abaissé)
- “raised” means, in respect of a ferry cable, that the ferry cable is not resting on the bed of a navigable water. (relevé)
APPROVAL
3. (1) No person shall lay, stretch or maintain a ferry cable across, over, in or under any navigable water unless his plans for the ferry cable are approved by the Minister.
(2) The Minister shall approve the plans referred to in subsection (1) if the Minister determines that the operation of the ferry cable will not interfere with the safety of navigation on the navigable water and that the vessel to be used in the operation of the ferry cable meets the requirements prescribed by or under the Canada Shipping Act.
- SOR/94-374, s. 6.
4. The plans referred to in subsection 3(1) shall contain the following information:
(a) the name of the navigable water, the proposed location of the ferry cable and the depth of water at the proposed location;
(b) the type of operations for which the ferry cable is to be used;
(c) the specifications and description of the ferry cable;
(d) the lighting and signals proposed for the on-shore terminal ends of the ferry cable;
(e) the proposed hours of operation of the ferry cable;
(f) the proposed schedule of crossings of the navigable water; and
(g) where the ferry cable is to be operated on a seasonal basis, the proposed period of operation of the ferry cable.
LIGHTS
5. (1) The owner of a ferry cable shall
(a) install a red light and a green light at each of the on-shore terminal ends of the ferry cable in such a manner that the lights are clearly visible from a vessel approaching the ferry cable from any direction;
(b) where the ferry cable is in the raised position, ensure that the red lights referred to in paragraph (a) are illuminated;
(c) where the ferry cable is in the down position, ensure that the green lights referred to in paragraph (a) are illuminated; and
(d) ensure that the red lights or the green lights referred to in paragraph (a) are illuminated 24 hours a day to indicate the position of the ferry cable.
(2) Where the Minister has approved plans for the operation of a ferry cable on a seasonal basis, subsection (1) does not apply outside the period of operation of the ferry cable.
- SOR/94-374, s. 6(F).
OPERATION
6. The owner of a ferry cable shall operate the ferry cable in accordance with the plans for the ferry cable approved by the Minister under subsection 3(2).
7. The owner of a ferry cable shall maintain the ferry cable in the down position when it is not in use.
8. No person in charge of a vessel shall navigate the vessel across a ferry cable when the red lights are illuminated at the on-shore terminal ends of the ferry cable.
9. The owner of a ferry cable shall maintain on duty, in charge of the ferry cable, a responsible person capable of operating the ferry cable safely.
PUNISHMENT
10. Every person who violates any provision of these Regulations is liable on summary conviction to a fine of $500 or to imprisonment for a term of six months or to both.
Transportation Safety Board Investigation – Cable Ferry Marine Incidents
http://www.tsb.gc.ca/eng/rapports-reports/marine/1996/m96m0150/m96m0150.asp
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) investigated this occurrence for the purpose of advancing transportation safety. It is not the function of the Board to assign fault or determine civil or criminal liability.
Marine Occurrence Report
Ferry Cable Failure
Cable Ferry “F-39″
Westfield Ferry Crossing
Saint John River, New Brunswick
15 October 1996
Report Number M96M0150
Synopsis
On15 October 1996, the cable used by the cable ferry “F-39″ parted when the vessel was in mid-river on a regular run at theWestfieldcrossing between Baxter Point andHardings Point,New Brunswick. In the high winds and waves, which subsequently hampered rescue efforts, the drifting ferry was carried down river. After approximately two hours, a line was attached to the “F-39″ from a tug which had been dispatched to the scene, and the ferry was towed into the sheltered waters of McCormick Cove onKennebecasisIsland. No one was injured and there was no pollution or damage to the vessel.
The Board determined that the cable failed because localized wear and corrosion of the exterior strands of the cable had reached such an extent that the remaining strands failed in overstress.
Crew Qualifications for Cable Ferries
1.11 Marine Qualifications
Under the terms of the Constitution Act, 1867, theProvince ofNew Brunswick has jurisdiction over Provincial cable ferries, and thus may set the qualifications of crew members. At the time of the occurrence no formal qualifications were required to operate “F-39″.
TransportCanadaissues a range of certification attesting to a person’s qualifications for employment in marine operations on different types of vessels. On the deck side, this extends up to Master of a Foreign-Going Steamship, but less demanding certification and training is available, which ensures that the holder has acquired the necessary skills to cope with marine emergency situations.
The Transport Canada qualification “Certificate as a Lifeboat Man Qualified in Marine Emergency Duties,” established under the Canada Shipping Act, Regulations Respecting the Certification of Lifeboat Men and Qualifications in Marine Emergency Duties, attests that a person holding that qualification is knowledgeable in:
- the use, stowage, launching, loading, handling and care of all types of life-saving apparatus, appliances and equipment in all circumstances;
- the use, stowage, handling and care of all types of distress signals, line-throwing appliances and rescue equipment;
- passenger control and crew organization in emergencies of all types;
- the prevention of fire, explosion, and the detection, containment and extinguishment of fire;
- damage control in case of fire, explosion, collision, grounding or other damage to the ship;
- survival procedures and techniques; and
- search and rescue procedures and organization.
http://www.tsb.gc.ca/eng/rapports-reports/marine/1995/m95c0052/m95c0052.asp
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) investigated this occurrence for the purpose of advancing transportation safety. It is not the function of the Board to assign fault or determine civil or criminal liability.
Capsizing of the Cable Ferry “SIMCOE ISLANDER”
in Boat Channel
while crossing from
Wolfe Island to Simcoe Island, Ontario
12 September 1995
Report Number M95C0052
Synopsis
On the morning of12 September 1995, the “SIMCOE ISLANDER” suddenly capsized while transporting a road vehicle loaded with large limestone rocks. The accident occurred in fair weather conditions when the cable ferry was approximately halfway across Boat Channel, proceeding fromWolfeIslandtoSimcoeIsland. In the capsizing, the ferry operator fell overboard and the truck driver was carried to the channel bottom inside the cab of the discharged vehicle. Both persons surfaced and reboarded the overturned ferry, and were subsequently taken toSimcoeIslandby a small pleasure craft.
The Board determined that the cable ferry “SIMCOE ISLANDER”, which was heeled slightly to starboard and trimmed by the stern on departure, capsized because longitudinal and transverse stability were lost when the vehicle loaded on deck shifted. The initial backward movement of the truck was induced by the ferry motion and poor frictional contact between the vehicle’s worn tires and the sloping wet surface of the wooden deck sheathing, and was not arrested because of ineffective rear wheel chocking and the absence of any other securing arrangement.