ferries

Two yards bid to build WSF hybrid-electric ferries

Back in October last year Washington State Ferries (WSF) said that three shipyards — Eastern Shipbuilding Group in Florida, Philly Shipyard in Pennsylvania and Nichols Brothers Boat Builders on Whidbey Island, Wash. — had prequalified to bid build up to to five new 160-car hybrid-electric ferries.

On Monday, said WSDOT deputy secretary Steve Nevey, head of Washington State Ferries, “we opened the bids.” Two were received, from Eastern and from Nichols.

“We’re working to evaluate the bid documents...

https://www.marinelog.com/passenger/ferries/two-yards-bid-to-build-wsf-hybrid-electric-ferries/

Maine State Ferry Service awards Seaward new crewing contract

After a competitive proposal process, Maine State Ferry Service (MSFS) and the Maine State Department of Transportation, has awarded Hornblower Group subsidiary Seaward Services, Inc. (SSI), a new 5-year contract to provide supplementary marine crew services to the MSFS fleet,.

Under the contract, Seaward will support and supplement the existing MSFS crew on six different ferry routes that connect Maine’s island communities. Seaward says that its continued provision of expert and professional...

https://www.marinelog.com/passenger/ferries/maine-state-ferry-service-awards-seaward-new-crewing-contract/

CalMac selects BMT as marine professional consultancy service provider

The U.K.’s largest ferry operator, Caledonian MacBrayne (CalMac), has selected BMT to deliver marine professional consultancy services under a multi-lot framework agreement.with three key areas:

Naval architecture and technical support: Expertise in the design, construction, survey, and repair of ships, systems, and machinery, with a specialized focus on passenger vessels and vehicle ferries.,

Marine and safety support: Advisory services on vessel operations, navigation, maritime safety, and...

https://www.marinelog.com/passenger/ferries/calmac-selects-bmt-as-marine-professional-consultancy-service-provider/

Washington State Ferries selects Helm CONNECT crew dispatch system

VIctoria, B.C.-headquartered Helm Operations reports that it has been awarded a major contract by Washington State Ferries (WSF) to replace its legacy crew dispatching system with Helm CONNECT – a modern, web-based solution purpose-built for maritime operations.

The largest ferry system in the United States, Washington State Ferries operates 21 vessels on 10 routes and from 20 terminals. Helm CONNECT’s dispatching platform will transform WSF’s operations by improving the efficiency, consistency,...

https://www.marinelog.com/passenger/ferries/washington-state-ferries-selects-helm-connect-crew-dispatch-system/

Q&A: David Tyler of Artemis Technologies on e-foil vessel

Marine Log recently sat down with David Tyler, co-founder of Belfast, Northern Ireland-based Artemis Technologies, to discuss the world’s first commercially viable e-foiling system for marine transport, the Artemis EF-12 Escape, which recently debuted in New York City.

Marine Log (ML): What specific technologies or innovations in the Artemis EF-12 Escape contribute to it producing zero emissions and minimal wake, making it suitable for environmentally sensitive areas?

David Tyler (DT): The Artemi...

https://www.marinelog.com/views/qas/qa-david-tyler-of-artemis-technologies-on-e-foil-vessel/

Incat Tasmania launches the world’s largest battery-electric ship

Hundreds gathered at the Incat Tamania shipyard in Hobart,Tasmania, today to witness the launch of Incat Hull 096 – the world’s largest battery-electric ship.

Constructed for South American ferry operator Buquebus, the 130 meter long vessel will operate entirely on battery-electric power when it enters service between Buenos Aires and Uruguay carrying up to 2,100 passengers and 225 vehicles across the River Plate.

“This is a historic day – not just for Incat, but for the future of maritime...

https://www.marinelog.com/passenger/ferries/incat-tasmania-launches-the-worlds-largest-battery-electric-ship/

SF Bay Ferry commissions CARB-compliant ferry M/V Karl

San Francisco Bay Ferry last week commissioned the latest addition to its fleet, M/V Karl.
Built by Mavrik Marine in La Conner, Wash., It is the third of four vessels in the Dorado class, but is the first delivered to meet the new California Air Resources Board (CARB) commercial harbor craft emissions regulations.

It is powered by four U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Tier 4 engines and is equipped with diesel particulate filters (DPF), a first in the passenger ferry industry. Among...

https://www.marinelog.com/passenger/ferries/sf-bay-ferry-commissions-carb-compliant-ferry-m-v-karl/

Incat Crowther says new WETA ferries will be among world’s most technologically advanced

Designer Incat Crowther has released more details of the two 400-passenger battery-electric ferries recently ordered at Nichols Brothers Boat Builders by San Francisco’s Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA), the operator of the San Francisco Bay Ferry system.

NBBB to build two battery-electric San Francisco Bay ferries

The new Incat Crowther ferries will be capable of transporting 400 passengers and 60 bicycles at speeds of up to 25 knots and will be among the most technologically...

https://www.marinelog.com/passenger/ferries/incat-crowther-says-new-weta-ferries-will-be-among-worlds-most-technologically-advanced/

Stockholm to increase Candela P-12 foiling ferry service

The world’s first electric hydrofoil ferry to enter public service, the Candela P-12 Nova is set to return to the waters of Stockholm on April 15 after the ice season

Candela P-12 is the world’s first passenger ferry that combines electric propulsion with hydrofoil technology, allowing it to literally fly above the water surface – with lower energy consumption and higher speeds.

As the service resumes, new statistics from Region Stockholm confirm that the vessel is a major success – both for...

https://www.marinelog.com/passenger/ferries/stockholm-to-increase-candela-p-12-foiling-ferry-service/

NBBB to build two battery-electric San Francisco Bay ferries

NBBB celebrates contract award

As part of its Rapid Electric Emission Free (REEF) Ferry program, San Francisco’s Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA), the operator of the San Francisco Bay Ferry system has awarded Nichols Brothers Boat Builders (NBBB) a contract award to design and construct two cutting-edge, 400-passenger battery-electric ferries for San Francisco Bay Ferry

Lacey Greene, vice president of new construction sales at NBB, emphasized the strength of the project’S partnerships: “we are excited to...

https://www.marinelog.com/passenger/ferries/nbbb-to-build-two-battery-electric-san-francisco-bay-ferries/

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