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| Ship caption = ''Coastal Celebration'' arrives at Departure Bay
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{{Infobox ship class overview
| Builders = [[Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft]], [[Flensburg]], [[Germany]]
| Operators = [[BC Ferries]]
| Class before = *[[V-class ferry|Victoria class]]
* [[C-class ferry|Cowichan class]]
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| Built range = 2007–2008
| In service range = 2008–present
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| Ship type = Double-ended, [[roll-on/roll-off]] ferry
| Ship tonnage = * {{DWT|2,366}}
* {{GT|21777}}
| Ship displacement = {{convert|10,034|t|LT|abbr=on|lk=on}}
| Ship length = * {{convert|160.0|m|ftin|abbr=on}} [[Length overall|oa]]
* {{convert|156.0|m|ftin|abbr=on}} [[Length between perpendiculars|pp]]
| Ship beam = {{convert|28.2|m|ftin|abbr=on}}
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| Ship decks = 7
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| Ship power = {{convert|21444|hp|abbr=on|0}}
| Ship propulsion = 4 × [[MaK]] 8M32C [[diesel engine]]s
| Ship speed = {{convert|23|kn|0|lk=in}}
| Ship capacity = *1,604 passengers and crew
*310 vehicles
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'''Coastal-class ferries''', also known as the '''"Super-C class"'''  are three [[Ferry|ferries]] owned and operated by [[BC Ferries]] of [[British Columbia]], Canada and were built at the [[Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft]] shipyard in [[Flensburg]], Germany. They are the second-largest ships in the BC Ferries fleet, surpassed only by the two larger, single-ended [[S-class ferry|Spirit-class]] ferries. At the time of their building, the three ships were the largest double-ended ferries in the world, however the record has since been surpassed.

The three ferries ({{MV|Coastal Renaissance||2}}, {{MV|Coastal Inspiration||2}}, and {{MV|Coastal Celebration||2}}) were ordered by BC Ferries to replace the aging [[V-class ferry|V-class ferries]]. They operate on two of the busiest routes connecting the [[Lower Mainland]] to [[Vancouver Island]]—Tsawwassen↔Swartz Bay and Tsawwassen↔Duke Point. In the past, they have also served the Horseshoe Bay↔Departure Bay route, but have since been reassigned.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |last=Matassa-Fung |first=Darrian |date=June 2, 2023 |title=BC Ferries reducing service in Horseshoe Bay, adding to Tsawwassen-Nanaimo route |work=[[Global News]] |url=https://globalnews.ca/news/9741612/bc-ferries-horseshoe-bay-nanaimo-route-change-tsawwassen/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 30, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230602162206/https://globalnews.ca/news/9741612/bc-ferries-horseshoe-bay-nanaimo-route-change-tsawwassen/ |archive-date=June 2, 2023}}</ref>

==Description==
The Coastal class of ferries is composed of three ships, ''Coastal Renaissance'', ''Coastal Inspiration'' and ''Coastal Celebration''. At launch they were the largest double-ended ferries in the world.<ref name=cbc1>{{cite news |url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/new-super-sized-ferry-starts-service-1.744326 |title=New super-sized ferry starts service |work=CBC News |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180216123606/http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/new-super-sized-ferry-starts-service-1.744326 |archive-date=February 16, 2018 |date=March 9, 2008 |access-date=February 16, 2018}}</ref> The three ships are {{convert|160.0|m|ftin}} [[Length overall|long overall]] and {{convert|154.0|m|ftin}} [[Length between perpendiculars|between perpendiculars]] with a [[Beam (nautical)|beam]] of {{convert|28.2|m|ftin}}.<ref name=mircr>{{csr|register=MSI|id=9332755|shipname=Coastal Renaissance|accessdate=February 15, 2018}}</ref><ref name=mirci>{{csr|register=MSI|id=9332767|shipname=Coastal Inspiration|accessdate=February 15, 2018}}</ref><ref name=mircc>{{csr|register=MSI|id=9332779|shipname=Coastal Celebration|accessdate=February 15, 2018}}</ref> They have a maximum [[Draft (hull)|draught]] of {{convert|5.6|m|ftin}}.<ref name=tsb>{{cite web |url=http://www.tsb.gc.ca/eng/rapports-reports/marine/2011/M11W0211/M11W0211.pdf |title=Marine Investigation Report M11W0211 |publisher=Transportation Safety Board of Canada |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180216122322/http://www.tsb.gc.ca/eng/rapports-reports/marine/2011/M11W0211/M11W0211.pdf |archive-date=February 16, 2018 |access-date=February 16, 2018}}</ref> All three vessels have the same [[Displacement (ship)|maximum displacement]] of {{convert|10,034|t|LT|lk=on}},<ref name=bcfcr>{{cite web |url=https://www.bcferries.com/onboard-experiences/fleet/profile-coastal_renaissance.html |title=Coastal Renaissance |publisher=[[BC Ferries]] |access-date=February 16, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180216122006/https://www.bcferries.com/onboard-experiences/fleet/profile-coastal_renaissance.html |archive-date=February 16, 2018}}</ref><ref name=bcfci>{{cite web |url=http://www.bcferries.com/onboard-experiences/fleet/profile-coastal_inspiration.html |title=Coastal Inspiration |publisher=BC Ferries |access-date=February 16, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180216121852/http://www.bcferries.com/onboard-experiences/fleet/profile-coastal_inspiration.html |archive-date=February 16, 2018}}</ref><ref name=bcfcc>{{cite web |url=http://www.bcferries.com/onboard-experiences/fleet/profile-coastal_celebration.html |title=Coastal Celebration |publisher=BC Ferries |access-date=February 16, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180216122058/http://www.bcferries.com/onboard-experiences/fleet/profile-coastal_celebration.html |archive-date=February 16, 2018}}</ref> but have varying tonnages; ''Coastal Renaissance'' and ''Coastal Celebration'' have a [[gross tonnage]] (GT) of 21,777<ref name=mircr/><ref name=mircc/> and ''Coastal Inspiration'', a GT of 21,980.<ref name=mirci/> ''Coastal Renaissance'' has a [[deadweight tonnage]] (DWT) of 2,366,<ref name=mircr/> ''Coastal Inspiration'', a DWT of 1,770<ref name=mirci/> and ''Coastal Celebration'', a DWT of 2,350.<ref name=mircc/>

The ships are powered by four 8-cylinder [[Maschinenbau Kiel|MaK 8M32C]] [[diesel engine]]s driving two {{convert|11|MW|abbr=on}} electric motors turning two [[controllable pitch propeller]]s.<ref name=tsb/><ref name=pmar>{{cite web |url=http://www.professionalmariner.com/December-January-2008/Coastal-Renaissance-German-precision-for-Canadian-waters/ |title=Coastal Renaissance: German precision for Canadian waters |last=Haig-Brown |first=Alan |work=Professional Mariner |date=September 24, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180216122148/http://www.professionalmariner.com/December-January-2008/Coastal-Renaissance-German-precision-for-Canadian-waters/ |archive-date=February 16, 2018 |access-date=February 16, 2018}}</ref> The engines are split into two main compartments and each compartment can run independently.<ref name=pmar/> The engines are rated at {{convert|21444|hp|lk=in}}. The ferries have a maximum speed of {{convert|23|kn|lk=in}} and a cruising speed of {{convert|18|kn}}.<ref name=bcfcr/><ref name=bcfci/><ref name=bcfcc/><ref name=pmar/> The vessel has seven [[Deck (ship)|decks]], with the passenger deck on Deck 6, above the two [[Bridge (nautical)|bridges]] on Deck 5, with additional passenger spaces between the two bridges on Deck 5.<ref name=pmar/> The class has a capacity of 1,604 passengers and crew and {{convert|6565|ft|m|order=flip|0}} lane space for 310 full-sized family vehicles.<ref name=bcfcr/><ref name=bcfci/><ref name=bcfcc/><ref name=pmar/> Initial reports stated the vessels could carry 1,650 passengers and crew and 370 cars.<ref name=cbc1/> Amenities aboard each ferry include a Coastal Cafe, a Coast Cafe Express, Sitka Coffee Place, lounge, gift shop, and children's and pet areas.<ref name=bcfcr/><ref name=bcfci/><ref name=bcfcc/>

==Ships in class==
{| border="1" class="wikitable collapsible"
! colspan=6| Coastal class<ref name=mircr/><ref name=mirci/><ref name=mircc/>
|-
!  Name
!  Builder
!  Laid down
!  Launched
!  Completed
!  Status
|-
| {{MV|Coastal Renaissance||2}}
| rowspan=3 |[[Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft]], [[Flensburg|Flensburg, Germany]]
| January 2, 2007
| April 19, 2007
| October 27, 2007
| <span style="color:green;">In service</span>
|-
| {{MV|Coastal Inspiration||2}}
| April 23, 2007
| August 31, 2007
| February 8, 2008
| <span style="color:green;">In service</span>
|-
| {{MV|Coastal Celebration||2}}
| September 3, 2007
| December 14, 2007
| May 9, 2008
| <span style="color:green;">In service</span>
|-
|}

==Acquisition and service==
[[File:Ferry Coastal Renaissance at Departure Bay.jpg|thumb|right|''Coastal Renaissance'' entering Departure Bay on December 13, 2007]]
The vessels were ordered from Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft shipyard in Flensburg, Germany in September 2004 for €206.4&nbsp;million. According to BC Ferries at this time, this was 40 percent lower than the lowest Canadian shipyard's bid.<ref>{{cite press release |url=http://www.bcferries.com/news/files/04-071-super_c_vessels.pdf |title=BC Ferries' Board Approves $325&nbsp;Million in Contracts |publisher=BC Ferries |date=September 17, 2004 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070703071247/http://www.bcferries.com/news/files/04-071-super_c_vessels.pdf |archive-date=July 3, 2007 |access-date=April 20, 2019}}</ref> This was a controversial decision, which led to Canadian shipbuilders protesting the decision.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.nsnews.com/news/local-shipyards-to-consider-bid-for-new-ferries-1.578433 |title=Local shipyards to consider bid for new ferries |last=Watson |first=Anne |newspaper=[[North Shore News]] |date=July 28, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180216123904/http://www.nsnews.com/news/local-shipyards-to-consider-bid-for-new-ferries-1.578433 |archive-date=February 16, 2018 |access-date=February 16, 2018}}</ref> The first new Coastal-class vessel, ''Coastal Renaissance'', departed for British Columbia on October 27, 2007, and arrived on December 13, 2007. She entered service on the Departure Bay to Horseshoe Bay run on March 8, 2008.<ref name=cbc1/> She was followed by ''Coastal Inspiration'', which left Germany on February 9 and arrived March 25, and ''Coastal Celebration'', which departed on May 9 and arrived on June 18. The vessels' names were based on submissions received during a "naming contest" in late 2005.<ref name="Marchschedule">{{cite news |newspaper=Vancouver Sun |title=BC Ferries new ships ahead of schedule |date=March 12, 2007}}</ref><ref name="vessel names">{{cite press release |url=http://www.bcferries.com/files/AboutBCF/newbuild/06-028bcferriesannouncesnamesforthreenewsupercvessels.pdf|title=BC Ferries Announces Names for Three New Super C Vessels |publisher=BC Ferries |date=May 11, 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180216122446/http://www.bcferries.com/files/AboutBCF/newbuild/06-028bcferriesannouncesnamesforthreenewsupercvessels.pdf |archive-date=February 16, 2018 |access-date=February 16, 2018}}</ref>
[[File:Ferry Coastal Inspiration in Strait of Georgia.jpg|thumb|''Coastal Inspiration'' in the [[Strait of Georgia]] on June 25, 2008]]
''Coastal'' ''Renaissance'' and ''Coastal Inspiration'' operate on the [[Duke Point, British Columbia|Duke Point]] to [[Tsawwassen ferry terminal|Tsawwassen]] route. ''Coastal Celebration'' serves the Swartz Bay to Tsawwassen route.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 30, 2023 |title=Coastal Celebration |url=https://www.bcferries.com/on-the-ferry/our-fleet/coastal-celebration/CEL_ |website=BC Ferries}}</ref> ''Coastal Renaissance'' at one time operated from [[Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal|Horseshoe Bay]] to [[Departure Bay ferry terminal|Departure Bay]], but has been reassigned.<ref name=":0" />

On December 20, 2011, ''Coastal Inspiration'' collided with the terminal at Duke Point while travelling at {{convert|5|kn}}, damaging the lower vehicle ramp at the terminal and causing damage to the vessel.<ref name="cbc2">{{cite news |url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/b-c-ferry-terminal-closed-after-hard-landing-1.984774 |title=B.C. ferry terminal closed after hard landing |work=CBC News |date=December 20, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180217001209/http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/b-c-ferry-terminal-closed-after-hard-landing-1.984774 |archive-date=February 17, 2018 |access-date=February 16, 2018}}</ref> 16 were injured in the collision and the [[Bow (ship)|bow]] door, the starboard side shell, and the rubbing plate on the ship were damaged.<ref name="cbc3">{{cite news|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-ferries-crew-blamed-for-2011-duke-point-crash-1.1404240 |title=BC Ferries crew blamed for 2011 Duke Point crash |work=CBC News |date=March 12, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180217001444/http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-ferries-crew-blamed-for-2011-duke-point-crash-1.1404240 |archive-date=February 17, 2018 |access-date=February 16, 2018}}</ref> ''Coastal Inspiration'' was then redirected to the Departure Bay terminal with the assistance of a [[tugboat]] to disembark passengers and vehicles.<ref name="cbc2" /> The ship was out of service for 122 days. The cause of the crash was later found to be crew error.<ref name="cbc3" />

In August 2023, ''Coastal Renaissance'' suffered an issue with her drive motor, and the vessel was removed from service for extensive repairs.<ref>{{Cite news |date=August 22, 2023 |title=Vessel operating Tsawwassen-Nanaimo route will take at least 2 months to repair, says B.C. Ferries |work=[[CBC News]] |url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-ferries-coastal-renaissance-2-months-repairs-1.6944007 |access-date=September 30, 2023}}</ref> The vessel's return to service was delayed at least twice.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Chan |first=Cheryl |date=November 29, 2023 |title=B.C. Ferries: Coastal Renaissance will be out of service during busy holiday season |url=https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/bc-ferries-coastal-renaissance-out-of-service-for-busy-holiday-season |access-date=January 29, 2024 |work=[[Vancouver Sun]]}}</ref> Repairs are estimated to have cost approximately $3 million.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Little |first=Simon |date=September 28, 2023 |title=Busy long weekends expected, with BC Ferries’ Coastal Renaissance out until December |work=Global News |url=https://globalnews.ca/news/9992496/bc-ferries-long-weekend-update/ |access-date=October 20, 2023}}</ref> She returned to service on March 4, 2024, after being out of service for just under seven months.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2024/03/04/bc-ferries-coastal-renaissance-returns-after-repairs/ |title=BC Ferries Coastal Renaissance hits the water again after months of repairs |work=CityNews |last=Carey |first=Charlie |date=March 4, 2024 |access-date=March 7, 2024}}</ref>

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*[http://www.bcferries.com/about/newbuild/superc.html BC Ferries Newbuild Program]

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  | title  = [[BC Ferries]] Mainland-Island [[flagship]]
  | years  = 2008–present
  | after  = ''incumbent''
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