Ferries 2023

Ferries Conference & Expo
November 14, 2023 - November 15, 2023 | Hyatt Regency Jersey City On The Hudson | Jersey City, NJ
Designing today’s ferries for future operations

Event Info

Marine Log’s 36th Annual FERRIES Conference will take place in the NYC area on November 14th and 15th, 2023.

FERRIES 2023 is an opportunity for the North American ferry industry to come together to share experiences, network, and discover new products and services.

The act of designing or upgrading ferries takes a lot into consideration outside of the vessel’s blueprints. Making a greener ferry is a design choice and so is passenger experience.

FERRIES 2023 will focus on how today’s ferries—those under construction, coming online soon, or already in operation—can prepare for the changing scope of future operations.

Top Reasons to Attend

  • Learn how to leverage shoreside terminals and infrastructure to increase profits.
  • Explore low-carbon alternatives such as electric, hydrogen and hybrid options.
  • Discover what’s trending in ferry designs being delivered today.
  • Connect with industry professionals responsible for the operations, design and construction of ferries.
  • Enjoy two days of networking, education and fun in the NYC area.

Register now >>

Donald Burns, AICP

Acting Deputy Regional Administrator, New York City, FTA

Sebastian Coss

Real Estate & Planning, Trust for Governors Island

Katherine Keith

Deputy Commissioner, Alaska DOT&PF

Seamus Murphy

Executive Director, Water Emergency Transportation Authority

James Wong

EVP, NYCEDC; Exec. Dir., NYC Ferry

Kevin Connolly

Manager, Planning & Development, WETA

Chris McKay

Marine Operations Manager, Maid of the Mist Corporation

Nikos Papapanagiotou

Director - Athens, C-Job Naval Architects

Carrie Song

U.S. Vice President of Renewable Road Transportation, Neste

Juan Suarez

Ship Design Manager, Conrad Industries

Nasi Peretz

President & Chief Technology Officer, Anchor Operating System

Erik Eklund

Chief Executive for Commercial Vessels, Candela Technology

David Turner

Naval Architect and Project Manager, Elliott Bay Design Group

Thomas Beard, Ph.D

Senior Analysis Engineer, BMT

David Tyler

Co-Founder & Commercial Director, Artemis Technologies

Jack Grogan

Senior Account Mgr., VPS Testing & Inspection, Inc.

Mark Keneford

Managing Director, Wärtsilä Canada

Alex Kryska

Chief Operating Officer, PROP San Francisco

Aron Rader

VP Sales, Americas, Corvus Energy

Ed Schwartz

Vice President of Sales for Marine Systems, ABB

Michael Eaglen

Co-Founder & Chief Executive, EV Maritime

Edward Carney

Global Sales Direct & Marine Engineer, AYK Energy Ltd.

Exhibits & Sponsorships
Sponsorships and exhibits are available for this event. Reach out now to explore how we can help you meet your sales and marketing goals:
David Harkey, Director of Business Development, Marine Log
dharkey@sbpub.com | 973.563.0109

Hotel Reservations | Venue
Marine Log FERRIES 2023 attendees can book at the conference venue – the Hyatt Regency Jersey City On The Hudson – at $299/night (single/double, plus taxes/fees). Our room block closes on October 26 at 5pm ET.

Hyatt Regency Jersey City on the Hudson
2 Exchange Place
Jersey City, NJ 07302 USA
201.469.1234
Make your reservation >>

Contact Us
conferences@sbpub.com

Previous Events
Ferries 2022 – November 1 & 2, 2022 / San Francisco, CA
Ferries 2021 – November 9 & 10, 2021 / Jersey City, NJ

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Program subject to change.

Conference sessions and the expo take place in the Hudson Ballroom on the lobby level.

November 13, 2023

3:00 PM to 6:00 PM  Exhibitor Set-up in the Hudson Ballroom

5:00 PM to 6:00 PM  Attendee Registration & Badge Pick-up in the Hudson Ballroom Foyer, Sponsored by PPG

6:00 PM  Welcome Reception in the Vu Restaurant, Sponsored by Siemens Energy

November 14, 2023

7:00 AM  Exhibitor Set-up in the Hudson Ballroom

8:00 AM  Attendee Registration & Badge Pick-up in the Hudson Ballroom Foyer, Sponsored by PPG
Continental Breakfast in the Expo Area

9:00 AM  Keynote Address
Donald Burns, AICP, Acting Deputy Regional Administrator/Director of Planning and Program Development, FTA Region 2 Office, New York City

9:30 AM  Panel: A Look at the New Governors Island Hybrid-Electric Ferry
Sebastian Coss, Director, Real Estate & Planning, Trust for Governors Island
David Turner, Project Manager, Elliott Bay Design Group
Juan Suarez, Ship Design Manager & Senior Naval Architect, Conrad Industries

10:15 AM  A New Generation of Electrified Vessels to Improve Public Transit
Erik Eklund, Chief Executive for Commercial Vessels, Candela Technology

10:45 AM  Coffee Break in the Expo Area

11:15 AM  Shore Charging Systems for Green Ferries
Edward Schwarz, Vice President of Sales for Marine Systems, ABB

11:45 AM  Preventing Fraud at Scale in Ferry Transportation / Platinum Sponsor Spotlight with Anchor Operating System
Nasi Peretz, President & Chief Technology Officer, Anchor Operating System (by Hornblower)

12:00 PM  WETA’s Shoreside Electrification Project
Kevin Connolly, Manager, Planning & Development, WETA

12:30 PM  Networking Luncheon / Sponsored by W&O 

2:00 PM  Designing Ferries for the Uncertain Future: Modular Approach to the Changing Energy Transition
Nikos Papapanagiotou, Director – Athens, C-Job Naval Architects

2:30 PM  Fuels, Lubricants and Decarbonization / Platinum Sponsor Spotlight with Veritas Petroleum Services – VPS
Jack Grogan, Senior Account Manager, VPS Testing & Inspection, Inc.

2:45 PM  Renewable Diesel as a Ferry Decarbonization Tool
Carrie Song, U.S. Vice President of Renewable Road Transportation, Neste

3:15 PM  Coffee Break in the Expo Area

3:45 PM  Retrofitting Ro-Pax Ferries with Hydrogen Propulsion and Storage Technology
Thomas Beard, Ph.D, CEng, MIMechE, Senior Analysis Engineer, BMT

4:15 PM  Panel: Battery Options for Ferries
Moderator: Morgan M. Fanberg, PE, President, Glosten
Mark Keneford, Managing Director, Wärtsilä Canada
Aron Rader, Vice President Sales, Americas, Corvus Energy
Edward Carney, Global Sales Director & Marine Engineer, AYK Energy Ltd.

5:00 PM  Cocktail Reception in the Expo Area / Sponsored by Bayonne Dry Dock

6:00 PM  Day One Ends

November 15, 2023

8:00 AM  Badge Pick-up in the Hudson Ballroom Foyer
Continental Breakfast in the Expo Area

9:00 AM  Electrification of Auckland’s Passenger Fast Ferry Network & Parallels with USA
Michael Eaglen, Co-Founder & Chief Executive, EV Maritime Limited

9:30 AM  Enhancing the Passenger Experience
David Tyler, Co-Founder, Artemis Technologies

10:00 AM  Coffee Break in the Expo Area

10:45 AM  Treasure Island Ferry: The First P3 on San Francisco Bay
Alex Kryska, Chief Operating Officer, PROP SF

11:15 AM  Ferry Operator Panel
Moderator: Sam Waterhouse, PE, Technical Manager – Naval Architecture, Elliott Bay Design Group
Seamus Murphy, Executive Director, WETA
Katherine Keith, Deputy Commissioner, Alaska DOT&PF
James Wong, Executive Vice President, NYCEDC and Executive Director, NYC Ferry
Mark Higgins, Chief Operating Officer, Woods Hole, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket Steamship Authority
Chris McKay, Marine Operations Manager, Maid of the Mist Corporation

12:15 PM  Conference Sessions End
Attendees to have lunch on their own. Area restaurants >> 

Tour: NYC Ferry + Homeport Pier C
NYCEDC and Hornblower have coordinated with Marine Log to bring attendees an overview of their current operational activities, as well as their plans for the future. Space on the tour is limited. 

1:30 PM Group Gathers in Hotel Lobby and Will Walk to Pier

1:40 PM  Boarding
The group will board a dedicated NYC Ferry vessel at the Jersey City waterfront.

2:00 PM  Departure
Vessel departs Jersey City.

2:15 PM  Arrival
Group arrives at Brooklyn Navy Yard NYC Ferry Homeport Pier C.

2:30 PM  Outdoor Presentation
An NYCEDC representative will discuss the construction and design of the pier. Attendees will also learn a brief history of fleet growth and discover NYCEDC’s plans for Homeport II in Red Hook.

Hornblower will then round out the conversation with an inside look at NYC Ferry’s marine operations, maintenance (including the onsite Marine Travelift), and operations dispatching.

In the case of rain, this presentation will take place onboard the vessel. 

3:30 PM  Boarding
Attendees will board the return vessel.

3:40 PM  Manhattan Drop-off
Drop-off at Pier 11 in Lower Manhattan for those who are interested in extending their day in the city.

4:00 PM  Jersey City Arrival / End of Tour
NYC Ferry arrives back at Jersey City waterfront.

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Sponsorships

Marine Log’s 36th Annual FERRIES Conference will take place in the NYC area on November 14th and 15th, 2023.

FERRIES 2023 is an opportunity for the North American ferry industry to come together to share experiences, network, look for new suppliers and reconnect with existing suppliers.

Marine Log’s FERRIES Conference is the most significant event serving the North American ferry market. It is an opportunity to showcase your company’s products, services, and expertise while putting yourself at the center of the action through sponsorships designed to provide maximum return on your investment.