HARROP CABLE FERRY BC MOTI
Marine Engineering Design Production Ferries
Harrop Cable Ferry BC MOTI
3GA Marine Ltd. provided Marine Engineering Design Production on the Harrop Cable Ferry to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure for the Province of British Columbia.
Inland Ferries
The inland ferries operate under private contract with the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure. All inland ferries are free of charge to users. The Harrop ferry runs across Kootenay River, on Highway 3A, 24.5 kilometres northeast of Nelson and 8 kilometres west of Balfour to the communities of Harrop and Procter (on the south bank).
Ferry capacity is 18 vehicles and 74 passengers.
Harrop Cable Ferry BC MOTI Details
Service hours: On demand, 24 hours, Crossing Time: 5 minutes
Company Name:
Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure, Province of British Columbia
Project Name:
Harrop Cable Ferry
Start Date:
Q2 2013
Completion Date:
Q1 2015
Location:
West Arm of Kootenay Lake, between Balfour & Nelson British Columbia
3GA Contact:
David Mietla
Sector:
Transportation
Industry:
Public Sector
Scope:
Refit and re-powering of existing cable ferry utilizing diesel driven hydraulic propulsion. Main engine is also used for charging a battery bank used for silent operation during idle periods at night.
Challenges:
Noise issues, residents. Eliminated Noise by design using hydraulic motors and batteries
Final Outcome:
Resolved Corporate Relations with Residents and improved efficiency and created ease of operation.
Date
June 7, 2013