Washington State Ferries

VIDEO: Washington State Ferries electrification moves ahead

Washington State Ferries (WSF) is not only the largest ferry system in the U.S., it’s also leading the charge on system-wide electrification. Last week, in the latest in his Results Washington Public Performance Reviews, Washington State Gov. Jay Inslee got an update on what’s been achieved thus far, and what’s next. The meeting also featured a presentation by Glosten CEO Morgan Fanberg P.E. on progress with the Glosten/Bieker fast foil ferry.

Fanberg will be a panel moderator at Marine Log’s...

https://www.marinelog.com/passenger/ferries/video-washington-state-ferries-electrification-moves-ahead/

Washington State Ferries to convert largest ferries to hybrid-electric power

US government agency that operates automobile and passenger ferry service Washington State Ferries (WSF) has decided to convert its largest vessels to hybrid-electric power.

The post Washington State Ferries to convert largest ferries to hybrid-electric power appeared first on Offshore Energy.

https://www.offshore-energy.biz/washington-state-ferries-to-convert-largest-ferries-to-hybrid-electric-power/

WSF to issue new RFP for hybrid-electric ferries

Washington State Ferries (WSF) is to rebid the contract to build its new series of hybrid-electric Olympic class (HEOC) vessels.

WSF has nearly completed the functional design for the vessels, which are a key element of its electrification project, through a contract with shipbuilder Vigor. Once completed and accepted, WSDOT will own the design and will utilize it for these new vessels, which will each have a capacity for 144 vessels.

The original plan was for Vigor to also construct the vessels....

https://www.marinelog.com/passenger/ferries/wsf-to-issue-new-rfp-for-hybrid-electric-ferries/

Washington State transport department cancelled ferry service to avoid daily bad press, local think tank reports

Public records show that when the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) significantly cut back ferry service in early October of 2021, a week before over ..

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https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/passenger-vessel-world/ro-pax/washington-state-transport-department-cancelled-ferry-service-to-avoid-daily-bad-press-local-think-tank-reports/

Maintenance error led to $3.8 million Washington State Ferry engine failure

Insufficient tightening of a bolt during an engine overhaul on the Washington State Ferry Wenatchee led to a catastrophic engine failure with expensive consequences, according to a National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) report.

In the April 22, 2021, incident, the Wenatchee’s No. 3 main suffered a failure that saw components from the engine ejected and a fire breaking out in the ship’s main engineroom.

The Wenatchee, a 1998-built, 460.2 foot long car/passenger ferry was on a sea trial in...

https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/coastal/maintenance-error-led-to-3-8-million-washington-state-ferry-engine-failure/

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/

Passenger vessels may take $3 billion coronavirus-related hit

The economic damage for the U.S. passenger vessel industry from coronavirus will be between $2 billion and $3 billion, Passenger Vessel Association (PVA) preliminary estimates show.

PVA, which has asked that the industry be included in the Trump administration’s relief plans, represents 350 passenger vessel operators with about 1,600 vessels who employ thousands of U.S. citizens. The passenger vessel industry face months of little or no revenue.

The trade association, which is still tallying...

https://www.workboat.com/news/passenger-vessels/passenger-vessels-may-take-3-billion-coronavirus-related-hit/

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