Hybrids – Professional Mariner

11 Mar

Conversion of two WSF ferries delayed due to World Cup

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime Newsferries, Hybrids, shipbuilding

(SEATTLE) — Gov. Bob Ferguson announced Thursday he will delay hybrid-electric conversion for two of the state’s largest ferries, putting Washington on the path to restoring full domestic ferry service by this summer. As a result of this plan, Washington State Ferries (WSF) will have 18 operating vessels in the water for the first time since 2019. Full domestic service…

28 Jan

All American to build unique hybrid for California operator

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime NewsEnvironment, Hybrids, propulsion, shipbuilding

(BELLINGHAM, Wash.) — All American Marine (AAM) has received an order from Harbor Breeze Cruises to design and construct a 108-by-32.5-foot hybrid passenger vessel for deployment in the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, Calif. This innovative vessel will be used for harbor tours, whale watch cruises and dinner events. Developed by Nic de Waal of Teknicraft Design, it…

17 Jan

Derecktor launches two hybrid-electric ferries for Savannah

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime NewsHybrids, propulsion, shipbuilding

(MAMARONECK, N.Y.) — Derecktor Shipyards has announced the launch of two hybrid-electric passenger ferries, Juliette Gordon Low II and Susie King Taylor II, for Chatham Area Transit (CAT) in Savannah, Ga. These vessels represent the culmination of advanced engineering, sustainable practices, and a commitment to meeting the future needs of marine transportation. With six hybrid-electric commercial vessels launched in the…

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…

24 Apr

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.…

22 Dec

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…