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VIDEO: Shipyard bid request marks new WSF electrification milestone

Washington State Ferries (WSF) has taken another big step forward in its electrification plans. It has now invited shipyards from across the U.S. to bid on building five new hybrid-electric ferries, each capable of carrying 160 vehicles .

As readers who have been following the WSF electrification story know, WSF has been unable to agree a shipyard contract to build the hybrid vessels in state, as was previously a required under state law. However, last year , the state legislature passed a law...

https://www.marinelog.com/passenger/ferries/video-shipyard-bid-request-marks-new-wsf-electrification-milestone/

Steve Nevey chosen as new head of Washington State Ferries

Washington State Secretary of Transportation Roger Millar has announced that Steve Nevey will serve as assistant secretary for the Washington State Ferries Division, succeeding Patty Rubstello, who is stepping down as head of WSF to spend more time with family after more than 33 years of service with the Washington State Department of Transportation. Rubstello will remain assistant secretary to ensure a smooth transition until Nevey begins his new role on March 16.

A career mariner, Nevey is a...

https://www.marinelog.com/passenger/ferries/steve-nevey-chosen-as-new-head-of-washington-state-ferries/

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/