Vigor taps ABB to help WSF’s move toward zero-emission fleet

Vigor has selected ABB to provide hybrid-electric propulsion and energy storage systems for new vessels for Washington State Ferries (WSF).

The WSF 2040 Long Range Plan calls for the construction of five new Olympic Class ferries with hybrid-electric propulsion and high capacity energy storage systems at various terminals in the near term. The 2019 Legislature approved initial funding for the first of the new vessels, with delivery scheduled in 2023. The new vessels are needed to replace aging...

https://www.workboat.com/news/shipbuilding/vigor-taps-abb-to-help-wsfs-move-toward-zero-emission-fleet/

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