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Special Projects

The marine services we need for the future won't just be more of the same. Globally, the marine sector is starting to pivot to address some of the top challenges of our era - affordability, workforce continuity, safety & security, and sustainable energy - and these changes take a strong vision, clear strategy, and disciplined implementation. Our team is making gains in British Columbia, and we also offer consulting services to organizations across the globe that want to realize a bold vision in the marine industry.

The CIRQL Ferries team is made up of energetic, experienced individuals who are passionate about making change happen. Our expertise ranges from strategic planning and implementation, to marine-specific data analysis and financial assessment, to communications and stakeholder engagement. If you’re planning change in your ferry system - strategic, operational, financial, or organizational - let’s talk.

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Strategic & Financial

  • Executive advisory in ferry operations

  • Business case development

  • Cost-benefit analyses

  • Risk assessments

  • Financial modelling & lifecycle cost analysis

  • Electrification strategies

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Technical & Operational

  • Operational assumptions & forecasts

  • Ridership and modal shift analyses

  • Emission calculations 

  • Feasibility & options analysis

  • Safety Management Systems (SMS) development & audit readiness

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Implementation

  • Shipboard procedures    

  • Procurement, construction and commissioning support

  • Flag state & class society coordination

  • Risk mitigation & issues management

  • Community engagement

  • Strategic communications

  • Change management

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Organizational & Workforce Strategy

  • Marine organizational design

  • Crew planning & staffing models

  • Succession planning for senior marine roles

  • Workforce transition for electrification

  • Training strategies & competency frameworks

  • Labour relations & change navigation

Share your ideas

If you've got a future-focused marine project, we've got the team for you. Contact us to explore the opportunity.

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