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Yahoo
20-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Celerity Craft Opens Early Access Queue for Commercial Operators of Amphibious Marine Platform
Squamish, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - June 20, 2025) - Celerity Craft Inc. ("Celerity"), a marine technology company based in British Columbia, has opened its early access queue for commercial operators interested in its Dynamic Air Cushion Vehicle (DACV) platform. Developed in Squamish, the DACV is an amphibious vessel platform designed to support a range of commercial marine applications, including passenger transport, remote logistics, tourism, and utility operations. Its hull architecture enables beach-to-beach or dockside access without relying on deep-water infrastructure. Key Commercial Advantages: Launch from shore or standard docks—no specialized facilities Targeting speeds up to 60 knots Fully electric drivetrain with significantly lower fuel and maintenance costs Designed for 12 passengers, with Class 3 sea state capability Quiet operation with minimal wake and low environmental impact Celerity Craft is prioritizing operators based in British Columbia for the initial phase of early access, reflecting the platform's development roots in Squamish and its alignment with BC's extensive and varied coastline. Commercial operators across Canada and international markets are also encouraged to apply. The company has already received early-stage interest from marine operators in Asia, Europe, and North America. "Our focus is on practical performance for commercial operators—especially those working in environments where infrastructure is limited and flexibility is essential," said Olen Vanderleeden, Chief Commercial Officer. "We've structured the early access queue to begin with local fleets and expand globally as production scales." Operators can reserve a place in the production queue here: About Celerity Craft Celerity Craft is a marine technology company based in Squamish, British Columbia. Its Dynamic Air Cushion Vehicle (DACV) platform integrates advanced lift and thrust technology to ride above the water's surface, reducing drag and enabling faster, more energy-efficient marine transportation. The DACV is designed for commercial durability, remote access, and zero-emission operation. Executive Contact Richard MacKellar – Founder & CEOhello@ To view the source version of this press release, please visit
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Pointe du Bois reopens after 'more progress' controlling wildfires around Whiteshell
A section in the northwest corner of Whiteshell Provincial Park has reopened to the public after the province says there has been "more progress" in battling out-of-control wildfires. Permanent residents, cottagers, commercial operators and visitors are allowed back into Pointe du Bois as of Sunday morning, the province said in its latest fire bulletin. The area, roughly 120 kilometres northeast of Winnipeg, had been under a mandatory evacuation order for almost two weeks after extreme fire conditions from out-of-control wildfires encroaching on the park forced its closure to the public. The province reopened the first pockets of the Whiteshell on Thursday, including Sylvia Lake, Eleanor Lake, Dorothy Lake, Otter Falls, Barrier Bay, Nutimik Lake and Betula Lake on the west side of the park. Those returning to the park "must be prepared to evacuate with little notice," the bulletin said. Manitoba Parks says "more progress has been made" to control the blazes, but the wildfires are still large, complex and expected to remain active. Weather forecasts are also not favourable with warm, dry conditions and no rain in the week ahead, the province said. "Many Manitobans are eager to return to the parks that remain closed, but public safety remains the top priority," the bulletin said. As of Friday, the largest fire encroaching on the park stretches over 101,000 hectares north of the Whiteshell in Nopiming Provincial Park. A wildfire is also burning at the Manitoba-Ontario border, near Ingolf, reaching a total 32,000 hectares in size, with about 1,650 hectares on the Manitoba side as of Friday. "Restrictions and closures remain in place for everyone's safety and allows fire crews and emergency responders space to do their work," the province said. The majority of the Whiteshell remains under a mandatory evacuation order. The campgrounds in the provincial park remain closed to limit overnight guests, hiking trails are closed and backcountry travel is prohibited. The province is asking for patience and cooperation as the situation continues to unfold.
CBC
25-05-2025
- Climate
- CBC
Pointe du Bois reopens after 'more progress' controlling wildfires around Whiteshell
A section in the northwest corner of Whiteshell Provincial Park has reopened to the public after the province says there has been "more progress" in battling out-of-control wildfires. Permanent residents, cottagers, commercial operators and visitors are allowed back into Pointe du Bois as of Sunday morning, the province said in its latest fire bulletin. The area, roughly 120 kilometres northeast of Winnipeg, had been under a mandatory evacuation order for almost two weeks after extreme fire conditions from out-of-control wildfires encroaching on the park forced its closure to the public. The province reopened the first pockets of the Whiteshell on Thursday, including Sylvia Lake, Eleanor Lake, Dorothy Lake, Otter Falls, Barrier Bay, Nutimik Lake and Betula Lake on the west side of the park. Those returning to the park "must be prepared to evacuate with little notice," the bulletin said. Manitoba Parks says "more progress has been made" to control the blazes, but the wildfires are still large, complex and expected to remain active. Weather forecasts are also not favourable with warm, dry conditions and no rain in the week ahead, the province said. "Many Manitobans are eager to return to the parks that remain closed, but public safety remains the top priority," the bulletin said. As of Friday, the largest fire encroaching on the park stretches over 101,000 hectares north of the Whiteshell in Nopiming Provincial Park. A wildfire is also burning at the Manitoba-Ontario border, near Ingolf, reaching a total 32,000 hectares in size, with about 1,650 hectares on the Manitoba side as of Friday. "Restrictions and closures remain in place for everyone's safety and allows fire crews and emergency responders space to do their work," the province said. The majority of the Whiteshell remains under a mandatory evacuation order. The campgrounds in the provincial park remain closed to limit overnight guests, hiking trails are closed and backcountry travel is prohibited. The province is asking for patience and cooperation as the situation continues to unfold.
