Charge Barge

A future that involves electric ferries docking just steps away from BOP’s Coal Harbour office is real, thanks to Greenline and their proposed ferry service connecting Gibsons, Bowen Island, and Vancouver, which is on track to launch in 2027. Passionate about sustainability and connecting people seamlessly from shore to shore, BOP gladly jumped on board to help create the “charge barge” design. The charge barge is a self-contained floating terminal that expands docking capacity and transfers power to vessels during docking periods.

The first charge barge location will be just outside Gibsons Landing with an eye to reusing the design for other harbours. BOP is proud to support this bold step towards sustainable maritime mobility in our region and bring us closer to our coastal neighbours. Projects like this remind us that our work isn’t just about designing buildings – it’s about contributing to a larger network of living, working, moving, and recreating, supported by structures and systems of all kinds.