The government of Ontario in Canada has ordered two new ferries at Dutch yard group Damen.

The 'road' vessels will operate in the Canadian waters of the Great Lakes.

Damen said a 68-metre Damen Road Ferry 6819 and a 98-metre Damen Road Ferry 9819 will be delivered at the end of 2019 and at the end of 2020.

Canadian media reported the price at CAD 61m ($47.8m).