Hybrids – Professional Mariner

19 Jul

ABB to provide propulsion systems for new WSF hybrid ferries

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry Newsferries, Hybrids, propulsion

(ZURICH, Switzerland and SEATTLE) — ABB has been awarded a contract by Washington State Ferries (WSF) to serve as the propulsion single-source vendor (PSSV) for its groundbreaking new hybrid-electric 160-auto ferries. This project marks a significant milestone in the evolution of sustainable maritime transportation in the United States and beyond, with ABB playing a pivotal role in the development and…

New Maine ferry to feature ABB hybrid-electric propulsion

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry Newsferries, Hybrids, shipbuilding

(ZURICH, Switzerland) — ABB has been selected by the Maine Department of Transportation to supply a grid-to-propeller solution for the new double-ended, hybrid-electric ferry that will provide service between the town of Lincolnville and the island community of Islesboro. Due to replace an existing diesel-powered ferry, the new vessel will demonstrate the preference of publicly funded organizations in the U.S.…

Jackson Offshore, Caterpillar partnering on hybrid offshore vessels

Rich MillerIndustry NewsHybrids, propulsion

(NEW ORLEANS) — Jackson Offshore Operators (JOO) is partnering with Caterpillar Marine to pilot an integrated hybrid energy solution aimed at reduction of fuel consumption and diesel exhaust emissions. The companies will demonstrate the technology on JOO’s Thunder platform supply vessel, jointly working toward the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions while at the same time optimizing the systems' performance. “Jackson…