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The countdown begins: FERRIES 2024 is two weeks away

In just two weeks, ferry industry professionals from around the world will converge in Seattle for Marine Log’s FERRIES 2024 conference, an event poised to address the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing the ferry sector. From October 29-30, the conference will bring together a diverse community of ferry operators, vessel builders, engineers, policymakers, and technology innovators to share insights, discuss future trends, and explore solutions for sustainable, safe, and efficient...

https://www.marinelog.com/passenger/ferries/the-countdown-begins-ferries-2024-is-two-weeks-away/

Bid invitation out for Skagit County all-electric ferry

Skagit County, Wash., is moving ahead on its plans to build an all-electric ferry to replace the 40-year old, diesel-powered M/V Guernes and has now released an invitation for bids for construction and delivery of the Glosten-designed replacement ferry

The 28‐car Subchapter‐T replacement vessel has a steel hull and aluminum superstructure, with a propulsion plant consisting of two azimuthing thrusters, electrically driven by a battery‐electric system charged from shore.

Like its predecessor, the...

https://www.marinelog.com/passenger/ferries/bid-invitation-out-for-skagit-county-all-electric-ferry/

Incat Tasmania’s Landmark Electric Ro-Pax Ferry Sets New Standards

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At the forefront of maritime innovation, Incat Tasmania is revolutionizing the industry with its monumental strides in battery-electric shipbuilding, exemplified by the creation of the world’s largest zero-emission Ro-Pax ferry. Highlights the Incat source.

  • Incat Tasmania takes the lead in constructing the world’s largest battery-electric Ro-Pax ferry, heralding zero-emission shipping innovation.
  • The vessel, backed by cutting-edge technology and exceeding previous energy storage...

https://mfame.guru/incat-tasmanias-landmark-electric-ro-pax-ferry-sets-new-standards/

Funding secured for two all-electric ferries for Stockholm

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Stockholm, Sweden, based Green City Ferries (GCF) says it has secured the funding necessary to start production of its first two Beluga24 design emissions-free ferries and has announced the first two routes they will serve.

Able to carry up to 147 passengers and 28 bikes, the Beluga 24 is an all-electric carbon fiber catamaran using foil-assisted hull technology developed by Nic de Waal’s Teknicraft Design in New Zealand. Power is either by batteries or hydrogen fuel cells.

All-electric Beluga24...

https://www.marinelog.com/passenger/ferries/funding-secured-for-two-all-electric-ferries-for-stockholm/

Auckland to introduce its first two fully electric fast ferries

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Auckland, New Zealand, is aiming to operate an entirely electric fleet of passenger ferries by 2040, which is expected to save one million tons of CO2 annually.

Initially, Auckland Transport will operate its first two electric fast ferries across all major inner and mid-harbor services, providing a pathway for further ferry electrification in the future.

The ferries are set for delivery in 2024. They will be owned and operated by Auckland Transport and are being built with the support of NZD 27...

https://www.marinelog.com/passenger/ferries/auckland-to-introduce-its-first-two-fully-electric-fast-ferries/

Skagit County all-electric ferry project now fully financed

A project that will replace a 40 year old diesel powered vessel with a new all-electric ferry has marked another milestone,

Washington State’s Skagit County reports that the state legislature has finalized its 2022 transportation appropriations package. Among other appropriations, the legislation provides $14 million for the all-electric Guemes Ferry Replacement project. This funding completes the financing for the project, according to the county.

“This project is vital to residents of Guemes...

https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/coastal/skagit-county-all-electric-ferry-project-now-fully-financed/

Skagit County releases vendor RFIs for electric ferry

In 2017, Skagit County, Wash., engaged naval architecture firm Glosten to develop an all-electric ferry to replace the 40 year old, diesel powered Guemes. Now Skagit County Public Works and Glosten, are seeking technical information and cost estimates from vendors to inform design decisions related to the new vessel’s electrical system, its propulsion system, the shore side electrical system, and the automated charging plug.

“This is relatively new propulsion technology – we need to make sure we...

https://www.marinelog.com/coastal/ferries/skagit-county-releases-vendor-rfis-for-electric-ferry/