MV Coastal Renaissance is the first of three Coastal-class ships delivered to BC Ferries. At the time of their construction, the Coastal-class ferries were the largest double-ended ferries in the world. This ship operates mainly on the Tsawwassen – Duke Point route in the peak season and on the Swartz Bay – Tsawwassen route in the low season, but can replace her sister ships on any of the major cross-Strait routes whenever they go for refits.

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Coastal Renaissance entering Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal on February 10, 2008
History
Name	Coastal Renaissance
Operator	BC Ferries
Port of registry	Victoria, British Columbia
Route	Tsawwassen – Duke Point Tsawwassen – Swartz Bay
Awarded	September 17, 2004
Builder	Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft
Yard number	733
Laid down	January 2, 2007
Launched	April 19, 2007
Completed	October 27, 2007
In service	March 8, 2008
Homeport	Departure Bay Terminal
Identification	IMO number: 9332755 Official number: 832105 Callsign: CFN4888
Status	In service
General characteristics
Class and type	Coastal-class ferry
Tonnage	21,777 GT 2,366 DWT
Displacement	10,034 t (9,876 long tons; 11,061 short tons) (max)
Length	160.0 m (524 ft 11 in) oa 154.0 m (505 ft 3 in) pp
Beam	28.2 m (92 ft 6 in)
Draught	5.75 m (18 ft 10 in)
Propulsion	4 × diesel engines
Speed	23 knots (43 km/h; 26 mph)
Capacity	1,604 passengers & crew 370 vehicles

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Coastal Renaissance is a roll-on/roll-off ferry of the Coastal class. The vessel is 160.0 m (524 ft 11 in) long overall and 154.0 m (505 ft 3 in) between perpendiculars with a beam of 28.2 m (92 ft 6 in) and a draught of 5.75 m (18 ft 10 in). The vessel is 21,777 gross tonnage (GT) and 2,366 tons deadweight (DWT).^[1][2] The ferry has a maximum displacement of 10,034 t (9,876 long tons; 11,061 short tons).^[3] The vessel is powered by diesel engines driving two shafts rated at 21,444 horsepower (15,991 kW).^[1][3] The vessel has a maximum speed of 23 knots (43 km/h; 26 mph).^{[3][lower-alpha 1]}

The vessel has capacity for 370 vehicles and a crew and passenger capacity of 1,604. Amenities aboard the ship include a Coastal Cafe, Coast Cafe Express, Sitka Coffee Place, Seawest Lounge, Passages Gift Shop, Kids Zone, Video Zone and a Pet Area.^[3]

BC Ferries ordered three ferries from Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft (FSG), Germany. Coastal Renaissance was the first laid down, on January 2, 2007, with the yard number 733. The ferry was launched on April 19, 2007, and was completed on October 27, 2007.^[1][4] The name Coastal Renaissance was chosen by BC Ferries to represent the company's renewal.^[5] At the time of her construction, Coastal Renaissance was the largest double-ended ferry in the world.^[6] The ship left FSG for her delivery voyage to British Columbia on October 27, 2007. She transited the Panama Canal on November 21.^[7][8]

The ship arrived at Nanaimo on December 13, 2007, and entered service on March 9, 2008.^[8][9] The vessel sails the Departure Bay – Horseshoe Bay and Tsawassen – Swartz Bay routes.^[3] Coastal Renaissance carried the Olympic flame for Vancouver 2010.^[10]

In 2011, Coastal Renaissance replaced sister ship Coastal Inspiration on the Tsawwassen – Departure Bay route, after Coastal Inspiration rammed the ferry terminal at Duke Point.^[11] On October 25, 2017, Coastal Renaissance took part in a training exercise with members of the U.S. Coast Guard, Canadian Coast Guard and Canadian Forces, along with local agencies in Trincomali Channel.^[12]

In August 2023, Coastal Renaissance suffered an issue with her drive motor, and the vessel was removed from service for extensive repairs.^[13] The vessel's return to service has been delayed at least twice; as of January 29, 2024, she was expected to return to service by early March.^[14] Repairs were expected to cost approximately $3 million.^[15] She returned to service on March 4, 2024, after being out of service for just under seven months.^[16]