One of BC Ferries’ hybrid ships is arriving this morning at Ogden Point

If you’re near Ogden Point this morning, you might see the newest vessel to join BC Ferries’ fleet.

The hybrid Island Class ferry is expected to arrive at Ogden Point this morning before making the journey to Point Hope Maritime in the afternoon.

Under its own power, the vessel departed Damen Shipyards Galati in Romania on May 19 on a 64-day, about 10,700 nautical mile transatlantic journey to Victoria.

You should be able to see the vessel as it sails around southern Vancouver Island and into Victoria’s Upper Harbour from a number of downtown Victoria locations including Dallas Road, Fisherman’s Wharf, the Songhees Walkway, Wharf Street, and the Johnson Street Bridge.

Upon arrival at Point Hope Maritime, final inspections will take place and BC Ferries will take ownership of the vessel.

The new Island Class ferry will be put into service next year on the Campbell River to Quadra Island route.