Hey Buzzer readers,

As you know, the Burrard Otter II SeaBus arrived a couple of weeks ago after its long journey! Once it arrived, the next step was to unload the vessel off the BBC Vesuvius cargo ship and into B.C. waters.

The BBC Vesuvius docked at the Lynnterm Terminal in North Vancouver on July 31. The team at Western Stevedoring rigged the Burrard Otter II up that afternoon, and the unload began on August 1 around 8 a.m. Four hours later, Burrard Otter II was in B.C. waters and tugboats escorted the vessel to the shipyards where it will stay for the next bit during commissioning.

It’s not everyday you get to see a ship unloaded off of another ship, and it was a pretty neat process to watch. Check out the time lapse below to see a sped up version of the four-hour unload!

The Burrard Otter II will take over for the original Burrard Otter, which was built in 1976 and will be retired from active service once the Burrard Beaver is retrofitted. You can expect to see Burrard Otter II out in service once additional commissioning work and staff training is complete. It’s a great looking vessel, and we can’t wait for you to see it firsthand!

Author: Jennifer Morland