FERRIES 2024: Leading the charge in electrifying Washington State Ferries

Capt. John

Washington State Ferries (WSF), the largest ferry system in the U.S., is at the forefront of system-wide electrification. This summer, WSF advanced its electrification efforts by inviting shipyards from across the nation to bid on the construction of five new hybrid-electric ferries, each designed to carry 160 vehicles. Notably, the last vessels built out of state for WSF were delivered in 1967.

As WSF’s plans progress, a panel of experts will discuss the project at the 37th Annual Marine Log...

https://www.marinelog.com/passenger/ferries/ferries-2024-leading-the-charge-in-electrifying-washington-state-ferries/

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