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==Description== The Coastal class of ferries is composed of three ships, ''Coastal Renaissance'', ''Coastal Inspiration'' and ''Coastal Celebration''. At launch they were the largest double-ended ferries in the world.<ref name=cbc1>{{cite news |url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/new-super-sized-ferry-starts-service-1.744326 |title=New super-sized ferry starts service |work=CBC News |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180216123606/http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/new-super-sized-ferry-starts-service-1.744326 |archive-date=February 16, 2018 |date=March 9, 2008 |access-date=February 16, 2018}}</ref> The three ships are {{convert|160.0|m|ftin}} [[Length overall|long overall]] and {{convert|154.0|m|ftin}} [[Length between perpendiculars|between perpendiculars]] with a [[Beam (nautical)|beam]] of {{convert|28.2|m|ftin}}.<ref name=mircr>{{csr|register=MSI|id=9332755|shipname=Coastal Renaissance|accessdate=February 15, 2018}}</ref><ref name=mirci>{{csr|register=MSI|id=9332767|shipname=Coastal Inspiration|accessdate=February 15, 2018}}</ref><ref name=mircc>{{csr|register=MSI|id=9332779|shipname=Coastal Celebration|accessdate=February 15, 2018}}</ref> They have a maximum [[Draft (hull)|draught]] of {{convert|5.6|m|ftin}}.<ref name=tsb>{{cite web |url=http://www.tsb.gc.ca/eng/rapports-reports/marine/2011/M11W0211/M11W0211.pdf |title=Marine Investigation Report M11W0211 |publisher=Transportation Safety Board of Canada |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180216122322/http://www.tsb.gc.ca/eng/rapports-reports/marine/2011/M11W0211/M11W0211.pdf |archive-date=February 16, 2018 |access-date=February 16, 2018}}</ref> All three vessels have the same [[Displacement (ship)|maximum displacement]] of {{convert|10,034|t|LT|lk=on}},<ref name=bcfcr>{{cite web |url=https://www.bcferries.com/onboard-experiences/fleet/profile-coastal_renaissance.html |title=Coastal Renaissance |publisher=[[BC Ferries]] |access-date=February 16, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180216122006/https://www.bcferries.com/onboard-experiences/fleet/profile-coastal_renaissance.html |archive-date=February 16, 2018}}</ref><ref name=bcfci>{{cite web |url=http://www.bcferries.com/onboard-experiences/fleet/profile-coastal_inspiration.html |title=Coastal Inspiration |publisher=BC Ferries |access-date=February 16, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180216121852/http://www.bcferries.com/onboard-experiences/fleet/profile-coastal_inspiration.html |archive-date=February 16, 2018}}</ref><ref name=bcfcc>{{cite web |url=http://www.bcferries.com/onboard-experiences/fleet/profile-coastal_celebration.html |title=Coastal Celebration |publisher=BC Ferries |access-date=February 16, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180216122058/http://www.bcferries.com/onboard-experiences/fleet/profile-coastal_celebration.html |archive-date=February 16, 2018}}</ref> but have varying tonnages; ''Coastal Renaissance'' and ''Coastal Celebration'' have a [[gross tonnage]] (GT) of 21,777<ref name=mircr/><ref name=mircc/> and ''Coastal Inspiration'', a GT of 21,980.<ref name=mirci/> ''Coastal Renaissance'' has a [[deadweight tonnage]] (DWT) of 2,366,<ref name=mircr/> ''Coastal Inspiration'', a DWT of 1,770<ref name=mirci/> and ''Coastal Celebration'', a DWT of 2,350.<ref name=mircc/> The ships are powered by four 8-cylinder [[Maschinenbau Kiel|MaK 8M32C]] [[diesel engine]]s driving two {{convert|11|MW|abbr=on}} electric motors turning two [[controllable pitch propeller]]s.<ref name=tsb/><ref name=pmar>{{cite web |url=http://www.professionalmariner.com/December-January-2008/Coastal-Renaissance-German-precision-for-Canadian-waters/ |title=Coastal Renaissance: German precision for Canadian waters |last=Haig-Brown |first=Alan |work=Professional Mariner |date=September 24, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180216122148/http://www.professionalmariner.com/December-January-2008/Coastal-Renaissance-German-precision-for-Canadian-waters/ |archive-date=February 16, 2018 |access-date=February 16, 2018}}</ref> The engines are split into two main compartments and each compartment can run independently.<ref name=pmar/> The engines are rated at {{convert|21444|hp|lk=in}}. The ferries have a maximum speed of {{convert|23|kn|lk=in}} and a cruising speed of {{convert|18|kn}}.<ref name=bcfcr/><ref name=bcfci/><ref name=bcfcc/><ref name=pmar/> The vessel has seven [[Deck (ship)|decks]], with the passenger deck on Deck 6, above the two [[Bridge (nautical)|bridges]] on Deck 5, with additional passenger spaces between the two bridges on Deck 5.<ref name=pmar/> The class has a capacity of 1,604 passengers and crew and {{convert|6565|ft|m|order=flip|0}} lane space for 310 full-sized family vehicles.<ref name=bcfcr/><ref name=bcfci/><ref name=bcfcc/><ref name=pmar/> Initial reports stated the vessels could carry 1,650 passengers and crew and 370 cars.<ref name=cbc1/> Amenities aboard each ferry include a Coastal Cafe, a Coast Cafe Express, Sitka Coffee Place, lounge, gift shop, and children's and pet areas.<ref name=bcfcr/><ref name=bcfci/><ref name=bcfcc/>
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