Ferries 2024

FERRIES 2024: Green funding access for ferry operators

Going green isn’t always inexpensive, but there are strategies to help ferry operators manage the costs. To provide valuable insights on accessing green funding, Kristen Kissinger, Marine Transit Planning Team Lead, Project Manager, and Planner at KPFF Consulting Engineers, will be speaking at Marine Log’s FERRIES 2024 conference. The event will take place on October 29-30 in Seattle.

Kissinger will discuss funding opportunities for decarbonization and alternative energy projects and offer...

https://www.marinelog.com/passenger/ferries/ferries-2024-green-funding-access-for-ferry-operators/

FERRIES 2024: Leading the charge in electrifying Washington State Ferries

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/

Echandia Marine opens new Washington State marine battery production facility

In response to a rapidly increased demand in the U.S. maritime electrification sector, Swedish marine battery system pioneer Echandia Marine AB recently celebrated the grand opening of its new production facility in Marysville, Wash., where attendees included Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and the Mayor of Marysville, Jon Nehring, important customers, and representatives from the local business community

Echandia’s multiple references include providing the batteries for the world’s first fully...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/echandia-marine-opens-new-washington-state-marine-battery-production-facility/

The ferry community meets in Seattle this October for FERRIES 2024

The 37th annual Marine Log FERRIES conference, set to take place at the Hyatt at Olive 8 in Seattle, Wash., on October 29-30, will focus on how ferry operators can optimize their business operations through a day and a half of expert presentations and panel discussions.

Last year, the Marine Log FERRIES conference drew nearly 250 industry leaders and 50 sponsors in the New York City area. FERRIES 2024 will offer in-person discussions, additional panels, dynamic Q&A sessions, and multiple...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/the-ferry-community-meets-in-seattle-this-october-for-ferries-2024/

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