They’re also capable of running fully electric, if and when shore-power charging infrastructure becomes available.

I was hoping they’d go more in-depth on the hybrid electric powertrain, but it sounds like the nautical equivalent of a plug-in hybrid. Seems like a good way to close the gap where electric infrastructure doesn’t exist yet but the need for capacity improvements couldn’t wait for that.

Edit: for anyone else interested in this, the BC Ferries site states:

The Island Class vessels are battery-equipped diesel-hybrid vessels capable of operating exclusively on renewable electric power once shore-based charging infrastructure is available—advancing our commitment to sustainable marine transportation and environmental stewardship.