Q class ferry

Like the K class ferry, the Q Class are referred to as minor vessels operated on inter-island routes.

  • MV Quinitsa
  • Built: 1977
  • Vehicle Capacity: 50
  • Passenger Capacity: 394 + 6 crew
  • Length: 74.52m
  • Gross Tons: 1,107 tons
  • Service Speed: 12 kts
  • Horsepower: 1440
  • Route: Buckley Bay ↔︎ Denman Island


* MV Quinsam

  • Built: 1982
  • Capacity: 70 cars
  • Passenger Capacity 400 + 7 Crew
  • Length 86.85m
  • Gross Tons 1,457.9 tons
  • Service Speed: 12 kts
  • Horsepower: 2080
  • Route: Nanaimo Harbour ↔︎ Gabriola Island