The ferry is the final instalment in an order of four vessels. When delivered, these will complement six Island Class ferries Damen has delivered previously, making the Island Class the largest vessel class in BC Ferries’ fleet. The Island Class vessels are designed to improve passenger comfort, reduce environmental impact, and increase vehicle capacity by 71% and passenger capacity by 135% on the routes they serve—equal to an additional 200 spaces for vehicles and 2,000 spaces for passengers. #### Project Progress Recently, the yard has reached a number of other milestones in the construction of the Island Class vessels. The eighth vessel began sea trials on February 23, 2026. On the same day, the seventh vessel, *Island xwsaĺux̌ul, *set sail for Canada. #### Fleet Standardization The Island Class vessels are also a key part of BC Ferries’ ongoing work towards standardizing its fleet.…