Hybrids – Professional Mariner

28 May

All American delivers innovative hybrid monohull tour boat

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime NewsHybrids, propulsion, shipbuilding

(BELLINGHAM, Wash.) — All American Marine, in partnership with Harbor Breeze Cruises, has announced the delivery of a new 108-by-32.5-foot parallel hybrid passenger vessel after completion of sea trials. El Escudo will now enter deployment in the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, Calif. Purpose-built to serve harbor tours, whale watch cruises, and special event dining experiences throughout the…

23 Feb

ABB selects Corvus battery systems for new WSF hybrid ferries

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry Newsferries, Hybrids, shipbuilding

(BERGEN, Norway and SEATTLE) — Corvus Energy has been selected by ABB’s Marine & Ports Division to supply battery energy storage systems (ESS) for two new hybrid electric ferries for Washington State Ferries (WSF). The contract also includes an option for a third vessel. Washington State Ferries manages the largest ferry system in the United States, operating 21 auto-passenger ferries…

12 Feb

Senesco to build hybrid ferry for Delaware Bay service

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime Newsferries, Hybrids, shipbuilding

(NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I.) — Senesco Marine has been awarded a contract by the Delaware River and Bay Authority (DRBA) to construct and outfit a new diesel-electric hybrid passenger and vehicle ferry for the Cape May-Lewes Ferry service. The project is expected to support up to 200 Rhode Island jobs over the course of construction, including skilled trades such as welding,…

01 Dec

Washington State Ferries selects ABB to power hybrid-electric newbuilds

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(LONDON and SEATTLE) — ABB has secured an order with Washington State Ferries (WSF), the United States’ largest ferry operator, to supply and integrate hybrid-electric propulsion systems for two hybrid-electric 160-auto ferries that initiate the owner’s ambitious System Electrification Program. With the first two ships scheduled for delivery from Eastern Shipbuilding Group, one apiece in 2030 and 2031, the contract…

10 Sep

Arc, Curtin Maritime to build eight hybrid-electric tugs

Professional Mariner StaffTugboats & TowingHybrids, propulsion, shipbuilding

(LOS ANGELES) — Arc, a Los Angeles-based electric boat company, on Wednesday announced a $160 million contract with Curtin Maritime, a leading U.S. marine company, for eight hybrid-electric ship-assist tugboats. Built in collaboration with Snow & Co. shipyard, the project marks the largest commercial deployment of electric workboats in marine industry history. The first four tugboats are committed for delivery…

18 Aug

Conrad-built hybrid ferry now serving Governors Island

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(NEW YORK) — The Trust for Governors Island last week unveiled its new hybrid-electric ferry, Harbor Charger, the first of its kind in New York state. The arrival of the new vessel coincides with the 20-year anniversary of Governors Island opening to the public, as well as major recent progress in its development as a leading destination for climate research…

18 Aug

Glosten, Fleetzero developing long-range hybrid electric vessel

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(HOUSTON) –– Fleetzero, a leading developer and manufacturer of modular propulsion platforms for hybrid and electric ships, has selected Glosten, a leading naval architecture and marine engineering firm, to design what is expected to be the world’s longest-range hybrid electric vessel. This collaboration marks a major step forward in the effort to offer zero-emission global shipping and expand the reach…

18 Aug

Eastern gets go-ahead from WSF for two hybrid ferries

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(PANAMA CITY, Fla.) — Eastern Shipbuilding Group has received the notice to proceed from Washington State Ferries (WSF) to build two 160-vehicle hybrid-electric ferries, with an option for a third, for the state of Washington. This milestone follows the first competitive bid for ferry construction in more than 25 years for the nation’s largest ferry system. “This is an exciting…

02 Jul

Eastern wins contract to build three hybrid WSF ferries

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(SEATTLE) — Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson has selected the $714.5 million bid from Florida-based Eastern Shipbuilding Group to build three new 160-vehicle hybrid-electric ferries. Washington State Ferries (WSF) will move forward with the contracting process, following the first competitive bid for ferry construction in more than 25 years. “We’re restoring domestic service to pre-pandemic levels years ahead of schedule, improving…

03 Jun

Vigor converts WSF ferry to hybrid-electric propulsion

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime NewsHybrids, propulsion, shipbuilding

(SEATTLE) — Vigor Marine Seattle has completed the Wenatchee hybrid-electric conversion project, marking a major milestone in Washington State Ferries’ (WSF) effort to modernize its aging fleet and reduce carbon emissions. The 202-vehicle Wenatchee, one of the three largest ferries in the WSF system and now the largest U.S. passenger ferry to be electrified, is expected to return to service…