They were the first dual-fuel powered vessels in British Columbia service, capable of using liquified natural gas or diesel oil to operate.

[2] They are powered by dual-fuel engines capable of using liquified natural gas (LNG) or diesel fuel to operate.

The ferries have several amenities aboard including a cafeteria, a gift shop and areas for children and pets.

[10] On November 1, 2019, Remontowa Shipbuilding signed a contract with BC Ferries to build the fourth Salish-class vessel, intended to replace the Mayne Queen on the Swartz Bay-Outer Gulf Island run (route 5A).

[13] The ship was planned to complete sea trials in 2021 before arriving in British Columbia to be outfitted and ultimately enter service in 2022.

[15] Salish Heron, started its journey to British Columbia on December 22, 2021 from Gdansk, Poland bound for Victoria.

[18] On November 7, 2019, Salish Raven suffered a malfunction in one of its propellers at roughly 9:30 am after leaving Pender Island.