MV Nimpkish

MV Nimpkish is an N-class ferry formerly owned by BC Ferries. It is 33.93 metres (111.3 ft) long, holds 12 vehicles and 95 passengers, and its maximum speed is 11 knots (20 km/h; 13 mph).[1] Nimpkish entered service with the Ministry of Transportation's Salt Water division in 1973, and was built in Vancouver to serve the inter-island routes. The vessel was transferred to BC Ferries in 1985. It formerly did runs on the Discovery Coast Connector service, a summer-only route linking Port Hardy, Bella Bella, Shearwater, Klemtu, Ocean Falls and Bella Coola.

MV Nimpkish
History
Canada
Name	Nimpkish
Namesake	Nimpkish Lake
Owner	BC MoT
Operator	BC MoT
Builder	Vancouver
Completed	1973
Status	transferred to BC Ferries in 1985
Owner	British Columbia Ferry Services Inc.
Operator	British Columbia Ferry Services Inc.
Route	Discovery Coast Connector service
In service	1985
Identification	IMO number: 7324388 MMSI number: 316001241 Callsign: CZ2741
Status	ship in active service
General characteristics
Class and type	N-class RORO ferry
Tonnage	371
Length	33.53 m (110.0 ft)
Installed power	680 hp (510 kW)
Speed	11 knots (20 km/h; 13 mph)
Capacity	95 passengers & crew 12 cars

Passenger amenities on-board are sparse, with only seating and a washroom available.

It was Auctioned by BC ferries in 2019 and bought by Mike Buttle Services. It currently runs by the name the "Mid Coaster" and has joined Mike's other former BC ferry "The Buttle Shuttle" (formerly the mill bay ferry) as part of his fleet. The Buttle shuttle was converted to working ship caple of beach landing heavy equipment equipment and outfitted with a heavy crane for dock maintenance and installation , The Mid Coaster however is currently undergoing retro fit to become a pleasure vessel. Complete with a fully gally, state rooms, helipad, and the ability to beach land and unload recreational vehicles.

Nimpkish is the sister ship of MV Albert J. Savoie and MV Nicola. The former has been retired and the latter is on a bare deck lease in Prince Rupert. BC Ferries sold Nimpkish 2018.[2] It was replaced on the Discovery Coast Connector service by the Northern Sea Wolf.[3]