August 1, 2025
BC Ferries is investing in local ship recycling by dismantling two retired Bowen-class ferries – BOWEN QUEEN and POWELL RIVER QUEEN – in British Columbia.
- Work led by Marine Recycling Corporation (MRC) at Esquimalt Graving Dock and Surrey.
- Up to 25 Point Hope Maritime employees involved.
- Initiative avoids costly cross-country transport and supports BC jobs.
- Complies with WorkSafeBC, Transport Canada, and environmental standards.
More than 900 vessels in BC will require disposal over the next decade. This project marks a first step in building west coast recycling capacity.
