Podcasts about ferries

Guest host Robin Gill talks to John Henderson, Mayor of Sechelt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke with Dan Albas, Conservative MP for Okanagan Lake West—South Kelowna and Shadow Minister for Transport about Freeland called back to testify on B.C. Ferries' deal with Chinese shipyard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke with Dan Albas, Conservative MP for Okanagan Lake West—South Kelowna and Shadow Minister for Transport about Freeland called back to testify on B.C. Ferries' deal with Chinese shipyard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kent School District just taught kids the worst civics lesson imaginable. We keep learning more details about the background and ideology of Charlie Kirk’s alleged murderer. // KOMO had a headline about local crime rates that was (unintentionally) factually inaccurate. Comcast is suing Washington over a new tax on digital advertisements. // Washington has finally beat California in having higher gas prices. Washington State Ferries are testing out allowing people to bring their dogs on deck.

BW Epic Kosan (BWEK), a world leader in LPG, petrochemicals and speciality gas transportation, has signed an agreement with bound4blue for the installation of a 24 metre tall eSAIL suction sail on the 2007-buit Helena Kosan. The autonomous wind propulsion system, to be installed in 2026, will allow BWEK to save fuel, cut emissions, reduce costs and simplify regulatory compliance, as the Singapore-based company invests to support industry decarbonisation goals. Suction sail uses LPG to power tankers Safe, simple sailing "The tanker and LPG market is a key growth area for bound4blue, so it's fantastic to agree a contract with the world leader in last-mile delivery of LPG, petrochemicals and other specialty gases," comments José Miguel Bermúdez, CEO & Co-founder, bound4blue. "Our mechanically simple solution delivers unique benefits for the segment, with the ability to position the sail's maintenance door far above the deck and thus entirely remove the system from hazardous areas. This means non-explosion proof units can be installed easily on a vessel such as an LPG carrier, or any other tanker, negating the need for more costly, complex ATEX-proof solutions." "When this simplicity is added to the proven performance and benefits of the system, which is also compact in size due to its exceptional propulsive efficiency, you have a technology perfectly suited to help owners such as BWEK meet ambitious commercial and environmental goals. We're thrilled to partner with the team for this exciting project." Market benefits The DNV Type Approved eSAIL works by dragging air across an aerodynamic surface to generate lift up to seven times greater than rigid sails of the same size, delivering greater power through smaller vessel footprints. In doing so, fuel use and emissions are reduced, easing compliance with regulations such as EU ETS, CII, FuelEU Maritime (with additional benefits through the wind reward factor) and the newly proposed IMO GFI framework. Recent orders for eSAILs have been placed by companies such as Maersk Tankers, Marflet Marine and Klaveness Combination Carriers, with new installations completed for Odfjell, Eastern Pacific Shipping and Louis Dreyfus Company. Investing in the future "We are committed to investing in proven technology that supports and enables our drive to reduce operational environmental footprints," explains Jakob Bode, CEO, BWEK. "We have so far introduced a range of innovations including ultrasonic transducers, graphene-based propeller coatings and advanced weather routing to cut emissions and empower efficiencies, in addition to actively participating in projects to advance the adoption of green fuels such as ammonia." "Wind power was identified as having potential and, after careful studies, bound4blue's eSAIL was selected as the system of choice. We look forward to benefitting from its simplicity and efficacy in action on the Helena Kosan from 2026 onwards." Plug and play The installation will be carried out in a simple two-step process, with preparatory work conducted at a scheduled dry docking in 2025 and a 'plug and play' fitting of the unit the following year. bound4blue's eSAILs are suitable for both newbuilds and retrofitting across the vast majority of vessel segments, including, but not limited to, Tankers, Bulkers, Ro-Ros, Cruise ships, Ferries, Gas Carriers, and General Cargo vessels. The technology offers a typical payback period of less than five years. bound4blue About bound4blue bound4blue develops automated wind-assisted propulsion systems as a turnkey solution for all shipowners and shipping companies seeking to reduce fuel costs and polluting emissions. bound4blue's eSAIL system is a validated solution for saving fuel and emissions, completely autonomous, with low maintenance and easy installation onboard, being the most cost-efficient wind propulsion technology today. It is suitable for Tankers, Bulkers, Ro-Ros, Cruise Ships, Ferries, Gas Carriers, and General Cargo vessels,...

Czech reactions to drone attack on Polish territory, history of ferries on the Vltava, visit to Prague's Jewish Quarter

Czech reactions to drone attack on Polish territory, history of ferries on the Vltava, visit to Prague's Jewish Quarter

In Hamilton, Ont., Transport Minister Chrystia Freeland delivers opening remarks at the Made in Canada: Ferries and Rail Summit. The event brings together industry leaders, suppliers, and government officials to discuss how they can use domestic steel and aluminum to build transportation infrastructure. Also speaking are Tammy Oommen (head of strategic initiatives at ArcelorMittal Dofasco), John Zerucelli (secretary of state for labour), Prabmeet Sarkaria (Ontario's minister of transportation), and Elvis Loveless (Newfoundland and Labrador's minister of transportation and infrastructure).  Jamie Moses (Manitoba's minister of business, mining, trade and job creation) and Doug Ford (premier of Ontario) provide remarks by videoconference. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told reporters that Papua New Guinea has long led the charge for climate justice, as the UN Climate Conference approaches in Brazil, “the world must move faster to keep the 1.5 degrees limit alive” and also to produce a credible path to achieve the $1.3 trillion dollar objective decided in Baku during the last Climate Conference. During a press conference today (02 Sep) with Prime Minister James Marape, the Secretary-General said he was honoured to be the first UN Secretary-General to visit Papua New Guinea and to join in celebrating fifty years of the country's independence. For the past five decades, he said, Papua New Guineans have taken on a profound task: to weave their breathtaking diversity into one people, and one country that leaves no one behind, Guterres noted. He also reiterated his “strong appeal” for the reform of the international financial architecture that “must reflect the world of today with a much larger participation of developing countries in its institutions and their decision-making process.” “This is a basic condition for them to better serve countries like yours. This includes real action on debt relief; tripling the lending capacity of multilateral development banks; and the mobilization of private capital at scale to the service of developing countries,” Guterres added. Tomorrow, the Secretary-General will address a special session of the Parliament to mark the 50th anniversary of the country's independence.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support.

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GUEST: Nicolas Jimenez, President and CEO of B.C Ferries Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Those in charge of buying our new Interislander ferries are confident a good deal has been reached. The yet-to-be-named preferred supplier has signed a letter of intent, and agreed with Ferry Holdings on a fixed price. Chair Chris Mckenzie says they're now at the technical negotiation stage. "We now negotiate what's inside that boat - arrangements even down to what sort of sinks we have in the kitchens - and then a final contract will be signed before the end of the year." The 200-metre long ferries will have road and rail decks, and room for 1500 passengers each. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Sunil and James get together without their leader. They talk to each other as if they've just met at a Pharmaceutical Industry conference. Meanwhile, Chris is unspooling somewhere between Ireland and Scotland.  If you want to experience the full force of Rural Concerns Live, you can grab tickets to our Manchester show at Fairfield Social Club on 22nd November. If you have a Rural Concern you can send us an email to christopher@alovelytime.co.uk. We promise we'll be very kind! The best way to support this educational podcast is through Patreon. For less than a fiver you can get bonus episodes and access to our Discord community, The Creamery. Our artwork is by Poppy Hillstead, our music is by Sam O'Leary and our legal due diligence is by Cal Derrick, Entertainment Lawyer. Rural Concerns is edited by Joseph Burrows and produced by Egg Mountain for A Lovely Time Productions.

The Finance Minister is defending the Government's move to scrap the Cook Strait mega-ferries - and claimed costs would have blown out on the original project. The Hyundai dockyard contracted to build the boats has received a total $222 million for the canned project, which includes a net $144 million final settlement. $300 million had been provisioned. Nicola Willis says the plans were not progressing well - and they were tied up in all sorts of additional complications. "There was a very reasonable reality that the port side of the infrastructure would not have been built in time for the ferries to have arrived, and that, therefore, they wouldn't have been able to be used." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government has forked out over $144 milliion dollars in a final payment for breaking the contract with the Korean shipbuilders that were signed-up to make the Cook Strait ferry replacements. That brings the total costs for the scrapped iReX Cook Strait ferry project to $671 million according to Kiwi Rail. Minister for Rail, Winston Peters spoke to Lisa Owen.

Rail Minister Winston Peters is disputing the reported final cost of dumping the mega-ferries project which sits at $671million dollars. Peters argues the 449-million for infrastructure, project management, and wind-down costs isn't all lost, with elements still being used. Settlement for cancelling the contract with a Hyundai shipyard for the two new inter-island ferries cost 144-million-dollars. It brings the total paid to the boat builders, to 222 million. He says that was actually lower than the 300-million originally provisioned. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Hipkins, Ayesha Verrall, Dame Jacinda Ardern and Grant Robertson have refused to front at public hearings for the second phase of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Covid-19 response. Are they dodging accountability, or have they answered enough questions? Also, Kiwirail have paid nearly $150 million to Hyundai over the cancelled iRex ferry deal. Is this better than expected? To answer those questions, Infrastructure NZ chief executive and former Porirua mayor Nick Leggett and PSA national secretary Fleur Fitzsimons joined Nick Mills for Friday Faceoff. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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View From Victoria: Canadian Ferries are Expensive Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Before the first bridge was built across the Missouri River, getting across was the business of ferries. The first documented ferry began operation in 1860, between Bismarck and Mandan.

View From Victoria: Grilling ferries & eating donuts Guest: Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Developers call for the easing of foreign investment laws to save the construction industry (0:40) Guest: Frances Bula, Contributor for The Globe and Mail Can foreign cash save B.C.'s stalling construction sector? (11:28) Guest: Chris Gardner, President of the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association of B.C. Your cup of coffee is about to get pricier… How will coffee shops survive? (26:05) Guest: Sharon Nutzati, owner of First And Last Coffee in Toronto B.C. Ferries faces Ottawa heat Friday on $1B Chinese ship deal (35:40) Guest: Dan Albas, federal Conservative MP for Okanagan Lake West - South Kelowna, and Shadow Minister for Transport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Dan Albas, federal Conservative MP for Okanagan Lake West - South Kelowna, and Shadow Minister for Transport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the phone-in: heating and cool experts Barry Walker and Eric Murphy help you stay cool by answering your heat pump questions. And off the top: Prime Minister Mark Carney announced today fees for the Confederation Bridge and Atlantic ferry crossings will be reduced starting Friday, Aug. 1.

Guest: John Henderson, Mayor of Sechelt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Measles cases spike in B.C., urging calls to get vaccinated (0:39) Guest: Dr. Martin Lavoie, Deputy Provincial Health Officer Shots fired at Bollywood star's newly opened Surrey cafe; another case of extortion? (13:06) Guest: Kash Heed, former chief constable of the West Vancouver Police Department, and current Richmond City Councillor Two Conservative leaders. Two leadership reviews (24:34) Guest: Richard Zussman, Global B.C. Legislative Reporter Commentary: B.C. Ferries didn't betray Canada— Our broken industrial policy did (37:13) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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This portion of the trip was always going to be a question mark - what kind of biking will there be? Will it be fun? Will I be looking too much ahead to more obviously notable places like Toronto and Niagara Falls? Wolfe Island once again answers the call! Lake Ontario 2025 - Part 4 🚲 Ride Overview •Starting the day from Wolf Island, Ontario •A late start, but with a scenic route west to Sandy Point •Focus on a relaxed e-bike ride due to a tight ferry schedule 🌞 Weather & Ride Conditions •Sunny and pleasantly warm, a bit hotter than ideal •Wind off the lake keeping things cooler •Reflections on how the late May weather still feels like early spring in Ontario ðŸ› ï¸ Gear & Tech Check •E-bike powered up and performing well •Toolkit left behind—risky move noted •Ongoing commentary on wide tires, limestone trails, and pedal assist levels •Big win: no brake issues from frequent wheel removal 📠Destinations & Detours •Attempt to visit Big Sandy Bay—blocked by entry fee and bike restrictions •Scenic return loop around the island •Stop in Bath, Ontario for a legendary lakeside poutine at Fry 33 🧭 Navigation Notes •Avoiding Highway 401 in favor of more bike-friendly, scenic backroads •Provincial Route 33 (aka Loyalist Parkway) praised for good shoulders and low traffic •Transition from island terrain to mainland cottage country ðŸ›³ï¸ Ferry Fun •Quick ferry crossings as part of the day's travel •Love letter to ferries: bike, vehicle, passenger—doesn't matter, all good •Plans to use ferries again in future trips (Seattle foreshadowing) 🠠Accommodations •Overnight stay in Colborne, Ontario •Modest Airbnb geared toward truckers, with diner and Tim Hortons nearby 🧠 Reflections & Takeaways •E-bike confidence fully restored (it was just a magnet issue!) •Ride offered a mix of natural beauty, tech success, and route experimentation •Anticipation builds for upcoming Toronto exploration at the “speed of bike” Statistics Miles biked 15 Poutine stops 1 Number of stars for the poutine stop 44 Ferries ferried 2 Flats 0

Governor Bob Ferguson has fulfilled a campaign promise by seeking bids to build new ferries. And after a long bidding war that began last year, Eastern Shipbuilding Group will be tasked with producing these first-in-America ferries at a cost of $715.4 million dollars. But Ferguson’s choice of the company has sparked some backlash. You see, there were only two companies who submitted bids. One of them is based in Washington State… but Ferguson chose the one in Florida. Seattle Times transportation reporter Nicholas Deshais explains the Governor's reasons. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Made in China, sailed in B.C.? (0:46) B.C. Ferries faces public pressure over its recent decision to award a multi-billion-dollar contract to build four new major vessels to a Chinese shipyard Guest: Richard Zussman, Global B.C. Legislative reporter EV availability update (11:56) Clean Energy Canada's recommendations to the federal government's plans to update its ZEV mandate Guest: Rachel Doran, Executive Director of Clean Energy Canada Is this the route to energy security or Environmental trouble? (22:18) Guest: Ellis Ross - Member of Parliament representing Skeena-Bulkley Valley in British Columbia Teachers vs. Tate: Who's shaping young minds? (34:00) Guest: Luc Cousineau - co-director of research at the Canadian Institute for Far-Right Studies and faculty at Dalhousie University in Halifax Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bluebridge's new ferry arrived in Wellington this morning, drawing in the crowds at Oriental Bay. The Livia is from Denmark - and it can hold more than 400 passengers, with a 10 percent increase in vehicle capacity. Strait NZ CEO Shane McMahon says the vessel will come into service at the end of the month - and it's an 'exciting' development. "We've invested well over $200 million in the new fleet over the last three years, and we're doing that because obviously, we want to be able to supply safe, reliable services." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The company overseeing the new infrastructure and ferries for Cook Strait is confident it can deliver by 2029. Winston Peters has announced agreements to build and modernise ports in Wellington and Picton for the arrival of new Interislander ferries. Ferry Holdings Chair Chris Mackenzie says there will be robust discussions between KiwiRail, Ferry Holdings, and ports on delivering the project. He's feeling positive, despite New Zealand's track record with infrastructure. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More details about infrastructure in Wellington and Picton in Government plans for new Cook Strait ferries. CentrePort, Port Marlborough, and KiwiRail have agreed a plan to re-use and strengthen the Wellington wharf servicing Interislander's Aratere - and to re-use terminals both sides of the Strait. Minister for Rail Winston Peters says the Government won't consider privatisation - and he's just looking to make sure Kiwis stay informed. "We're not about to make the same mistake a second time." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Deputy Prime Minister believes the Government would be better off with the part-privatisation of Interislander ferries. A Treasury paper presented to Cabinet by the Minister for Rail, Winston Peters, says the Government can consider private investment to reduce costs. David Seymour agrees with the idea and says the Government has been far too relaxed with capital. He told Mike Hosking the Government is not a good operator of commercial enterprises, and there's no shortage of evidence for that. Seymour says you have to balance the books, and at the moment the Government owns too many underperforming assets. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Dan Albas, federal Conservative MP for Okanagan Lake West - South Kelowna, and Shadow Minister for Transport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Nicolas Jimenez, President and CEO of B.C Ferries Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should Langley Township be able to collect dollars for community amenities? (0:42) Guest: Eric Woodward, Langley Township Mayor Canadian urbanist partners with Paris Mayor for groundbreaking exhibition (14:07) Guest: Brent Toderian, City planner; Urbanist at TODERIAN UrbanWORKS; formerly chief planner of the city of Vancouver and now advises cities all over the world on city planning needs “Just like him, everything must go!” - B.C woman celebrates divorce with garage sale (28:30) Guest: Su Claire, Cawston resident, owner of Flip Flop Farm B.C. Ferries receives massive $1 billion federal loan to fund ferry builds in China (34:53) Guest: Nicolas Jimenez, President and CEO of B.C Ferries Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever loan a friend some cash just to see them splurge on some questionable purchases a week later? The federal government has found itself in a similarly awkward situation. We knew that the growth in Canadian youth unemployment was bad, but we didn't realize it was ‘worst among the world's biggest economies' bad.

Federal Transport Minister Chrystia Freeland wrote a letter slamming B.C. Ferries over its decision to award a shipbuilding contract to Chinese state-owned company CMI Weihai Shipywards. She said she was "surprised" the transportation authority was not mandated to have Canadian involvement in procurement. UBC political science professor Stewart Prest joins the show as we ask viewers how Canadians can build capacity for independent industries.

View From Victoria: Federal Government calls out BC for Chinese Ferries Guest: Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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View From Victoria: Buying Chinese Ferries the best deal Guest: Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Harbor Gem" and "Abigail Adams," two of the new MBTA ferries, are ready to set sail from Winthrop and Quincy. For more, ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio.

Join us as Pastor Josh shares God's movement as seen through Acts 11.  The gentiles now have access to Holy Spirit but bridges still need built!

B.C Ferries: Made In China? B.C's Transportation Minister reacts GUEST: Mike Farnworth, B.C's Minister of Transportation and Transit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After years of circling this ride (pun intended) it's time to do a lap of the lake that I've lived near for a big chunk of my early life. Would it have been easier to pick a smaller lake? Sure. But Lake Ontario truly is a Great Lake in the sense it is surrounded by diverse and interesting places we'll discover together. Lake Ontario 2025 Preview The basics About 540 miles Two countries, two border crossings Ferries galore All roofed lodging Rural stops and big cities Driving ebike to WNY that is the beginning and end of the loop The weather Warm days and cool nights Mixed bag for rain and dry The gear eBike - biggest ride yet! Brooks saddle pulled from Brompton for more comfort Rewrapped my bar end extenders to improve comfort Batteries and chargers = biggest weight Riding very light otherwise… 2 days of riding clothes I'll wash each night plus a set of "civilian" clothes and rain gear Bringing more tools in to handle bigger ticket issues Tightening down everything in advance The highlights Memorial trip for my dad Checking off some boxes - new to me, international, cool places Lakeside lodging in a few places Multiple ferries, including intl crossing Toronto island stay - true Lake Ontario vibes with killer views of TO Niagara Falls (probably!) Weird Tim tourism: Love Canal! Be ready for history talk of American pollution! A different route to the Erie Canal towpath The challenges Distance - despite the ebike, we're looking at some 90 mile days and that could be rough? Time in saddle - haven't had good long days in the saddle since February ebike - can it handle this? Sure? Maybe? rural spots tough for a bailout unfamiliar places in Ontario until Toronto and even then… new to me by bike

B.C.'s transport minister Mike Farnworth has expressed concern over B.C. Ferries' decision to have four new vessels built by a Chinese state-owned shipyard, citing ongoing trade tensions and economic harm caused by China. While B.C. Ferries CEO Nicolas Jimenez defended the move as a cost-effective and high-quality choice, Farnworth criticized the lack of involvement from Canadian shipyards. The first ferry is expected to be in service by 2029. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Spilling the T, we're joined by David Perry, Director of Ferry Operations at the MBTA. David shares the story of how his role came to be, what his day to day duties are and how far the ferry system has come in recent years. He also gives us a rundown on what riders can expect for ferry schedule and frequency as the T works to continue to support this incredible mode of transport. If you've never been on board an MBTA ferry before, we also go over ticketing, amenities, parking and more, so that listeners will be ready to ride! Got questions or ideas for the show? Email us at social@mbta.com – your feedback might end up in a future episode!

Amazon went to war with Trump, then immediately retreated. Live coverage of Donald Trump’s first 100 days rally from Warren, Michigan. // Guest: Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) says Washington is in its crosshairs over sanctuary status. But what does this mean? // Expect for long wait times on Washington’s ferries to continue through the summer.

Governor Ferguson announced that he will delay the hybrid electric conversion of ferries in order to get ferry service back to where it was in 2019. The House of Representatives voted to censure Rep. Al Green for his antics during Trump’s speech on Tuesday. // President Trump announced that he will delay tariffs with Mexico on USMCA goods until next month. A Canadian delegation from Alberta is coming to the United States to discuss becoming the 51 state. // An illegal immigrant from Mexico was indicted for child sex crimes in Snohomish County.