Integrated Cable Ferry Project Route 21 : Buckley Bay ~ Denman Island Community Presentation 8 th August 2013

1. Integrated Cable Ferry ProjectRoute 21 : Buckley Bay ~ Denman Island Community Presentation8th August 2013

2. Our Commitment Our commitment remains the same: Delivery of a safe, reliable and efficient ferry service

3. Update UPDATE ON KEY CONCERNS: • Wind conditions • Cable Design and Contingency Plan • Loading and Unloading Vessel • Economics and Business Case • Experimental technology • Service Availability

4. Wind • Baynes Sound Wind Conditions BC Ferries has taken into account the actual wind speeds of Baynes Sound Thorough tank simulations and detailed analyses of the cable ferry performance have been conducted The Statement of Requirements contains this data as design criteria The cable ferry will be designed to deliver the same levels of operational availability as the Quinitsa

5. Cable • Cable Design and Contingency Plan The cables will be inspected regularly and the main drive cable will be changed annually Cable design has been scrutinized by multiple external certified Professional Engineers Professional Engineers have signed off on the analysis and design. In unlikely event of a cable failure a spare will be swapped out utilizing the shore side equipment that will be available locally Cables are designed to be swapped out overnight with no disruption to the service schedule

6. Loading and Unloading • Terminal and Vessel Loading and Unloading Ramp and superstructure design allow for safe and efficient loading and unloading procedures for oversized vehicles Double laned ramps at both terminals Designated passenger loading lane that is separate to vehicle ramps Staging, loading and unloading should be more efficient and safer than current practice

7. Business Case • Business Case Significant savings include a projected 50-60% reduction in fuel consumption as well as a crew reduction of 3 The simpler vessel will require less repair & maintenance The total forecasted operating cost savings of the Cable Ferry versus the existing conventional service is $80 million over 40 years. This equates to a more favourable net present value (NPV) in today’s dollars of $19 Million.

8. Detailed Design Cable ferries are a proven technology. There are approximately 65 cable ferries in operation in Canada alone. BC Ferries has approached this project in a very detailed fashion doing considerable analysis and testing prior to proceeding with detailed design There have been several highly qualified companies involved in this overall project.

9. Detailed Design • The following companies have been involved in the design, analysis and studies of this project: • KPFF: Firm of 800 professionals. Note: Among the largest civil and structural engineering firms on the west coat. • McElhanney Consulting Services: Firm of 400 Engineers, planners & surveyors • Elliott Bay Design Group: Firm of 48 Engineers, designers and support staff • EYE: Firm of 9 Engineers and technologists • Golder Associates: Firm of 3957 professionals • Glosten Associates: Staff of 69 with 60 Engineers, Technicians and Naval Architects • PBA: Firm of 10 people with 5 Engineers • Ryzuk: Firm of 20 people with 11 Engineers and Geologists • Thurber: Firm of 300 people with 100 Engineers and technologists • DSA: Firm of 6 people with 5 Engineers • Archipelago Marine Research: Firm of 175 professionals • Oceanic Consulting Corporation: Firm of 35 professionals including Engineers and Naval Architects • Cascadia Research: 19 biologists and research associates • Rodden Engineering: staff of one engineer

10. Reliability and Availability • Technical Statement of Requirements (TSOR) and Statement of Requirements (SOR) Key elements are defined in both the TSOR and SOR that form the basis of the overall design such that the cable ferry will be built to meet the current operational availability criteria that the Quinitsa currently delivers. The TSOR and SOR are available for those who are interested on our website under the Denman Hornby FAC section in the public consultation category

11. Technical Analysis

12. Project Positives • The following is a list of the many improvements that this project should bring over the current service • Ship should only come out of service once every 10 years with a much reduced maintenance period • Modern fire suppression technology (Hi-Fog and remote monitors) • Two lane off loading with future two lane loading possibilities • Faster loading and unloading for vehicles and foot passengers • Gated pet area on board • Covered and uncovered outside seating • Greater Handicap accessibility • Modern marine ramps and pontoons • Simple and efficient equipment • Reduced maintenance requirements • Expanded Denman West ~ more efficient, parking and proper traffic lane for drop off

13. Questions and Consultation • Welcome any Questions • Prepared several different storyboards representing the proposed layout of the terminals and cable ferry. We are requesting your feedback on the design and layout.