Marine Log FERRIES 2025

Marine Log Ferries
November 4, 2025 - November 5, 2025 | Hyatt Regency Jersey City | Jersey City, NJ

Event Info

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Marine Log’s 38th annual FERRIES Conference will take place on November 4-5, 2025, in the New York City area.

The event is North America’s premier gathering for the fast-growing ferry market, featuring real-world case studies from ferry owners and operators of all sizes.

Marine Log’s FERRIES 2025 will showcase the latest in ferry technology, vessel operations, and design trends. Attendees will gain insights into improving operations with cutting-edge technologies, low-carbon solutions, and strategies for increasing ridership while enhancing efficiency.

Networking opportunities will also abound, allowing professionals to connect with suppliers and industry peers.

Top Reasons to Attend FERRIES 2025:

  • Discover real-world case studies from innovative ferry projects across the globe
  • Explore cutting-edge technologies, including hybrid, hydrogen, and electric propulsion
  • Learn how to fund, launch, and scale next-generation ferry operations
  • Connect with leaders in ferry operations, design, construction, and policy
  • Stay ahead of evolving regulations, cybersecurity threats, and safety requirements

Register now for Marine Log’s FERRIES 2025 and be part of the future of ferry operations.

Speakers Include

Morgan M. Fanberg, P.E.

CEO and President, Glosten

Seamus Murphy

Executive Dir., San Francisco Bay Ferry/WETA

Charlie Collins

Transportation Dir., Bald Head Island Transportation, Inc.

Anthony Pervolarakis

Dir., Eng./Special Projects, NY Waterway

Capt. Ryan O’Rourke

Vessel Operations Mgr., Rivers of Steel

Lacey Greene

VP, New Construction Sales, Nichols Brothers Boat Builders

Pace Ralli

CEO & Co-Founder, SWITCH Maritime

Michael Eaglen

Chief Executive, EV Maritime

Andy Bennett, P.E.

Principal, KPFF Consulting Engineers

Ryan Bishop

Dir., Ferry Marine Solutions, US & Canada, Siemens Energy

Sabrina Brigance

Managing Dir. - Marine Practice, Hylant

Nasi Peretz

President & CTO, Anchor Operating System

JT Schlembach

Tech E&O Leader & Cyber Risk Advisor, Hylant

Whitney P. Mantooth, PhD, MPH, CSP

Sr. Engineer, ABS

Hotel Reservations
Marine Log FERRIES 2025 attendees can reserve 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 13 at 5pm ET. Reserve early to guarantee the group rate!

Hyatt Regency Jersey City on the Hudson
2 Exchange Place
Jersey City, NJ 07302 USA
201.469.1234

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Share Your Story – Call for Papers
Do you have a project you’d like to share with our audience? To be considered for a conference session, send a brief presentation synopsis and a business biography to Heather Ervin at hervin@sbpub.com.

Contact Us
Questions? Reach out to us at conferences@sbpub.com.

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Monday, November 3

3:00 PM
Exhibitor Set-up

5:00 PM
Registration / Badge Pick-up, Sponsored by Bay Ship & Yacht Co.

6:00 PM
Welcome Reception

Tuesday, November 4

7:00 AM
Exhibitor Set-up Continued

8:00 AM
Registration / Badge Pick-up, Sponsored by Bay Ship & Yacht Co.
Continental Breakfast in the Exhibit Area

9:00 AM
Welcome
Gary Lynch, Publisher, Marine Log

9:05 AM
Opening Speaker
Morgan M. Fanberg, P.E., CEO & President, Glosten

9:35 AM
Pioneering Sustainability: 19 Years with America’s First Hybrid Passenger Vessel
Capt. Ryan O’Rourke, Rivers of Steel
Ryan Bishop, Director of Ferry Marine Solutions, US & Canada, Siemens Energy

10:05 AM
Behind the Build: The Critical Role of Shipyards in Advancing Modern Ferry Technologies
Lacey Greene, Vice President, New Construction Sales, Nichols Brothers Boat Builders

10:35 AM
Coffee Break in the Exhibit Area

11:05 AM
From Concept to Contract: Real-World Zero-Emission Ferry Deployment
Seamus Murphy, Executive Director, San Francisco Bay Ferry/WETA

11:35 AM
Hydrogen on the Hudson: SWITCH’s Next Leap in Zero-Emission Ferry Design
Pace Ralli, Co-Founder & CEO, SWITCH Maritime

12:05 PM
Luncheon

1:30 PM
Modernizing Ferry Terminals
Panelists to be Announced

2:15 PM
Innovations in Emergency Evacuation Procedures: Addressing Challenges with Alternative Fuels
Whitney Mantooth, Senior Engineer, ABS

2:45 PM
Lessons Learned: Auckland Electric Ferries Are on the Water
Michael Eaglen, CEO & Co-Founder, EV Maritime

3:15 PM
Coffee Break in the Exhibit Area

3:45 PM
Powering the Largest Hybrid Ferries
Speaker to be Announced

4:15 PM
Panel: Passenger Tech, Shoreside Systems, and the Growing Cybersecurity Threat
Moderator: Sabrina Brigance, CMIP, Managing Director, Marine, Hylant
Charlie Collins, Transportation Director, Bald Head Island Transportation Inc.
Nasi Peretz, President & Chief Technology Officer, Anchor Operating System
J.T. Schlembach, Tech E&O Leader and Cyber Risk Advisor, Hylant
Additional speakers to be announced

5:15 PM
Cocktail Reception in the Exhibit Area, Sponsored by FareHarbor

6:15 PM
Day One Ends

Wednesday, November 5

8:00 AM
Registration / Badge Pick-up, Sponsored by Bay Ship & Yacht Co.
Continental Breakfast in the Exhibit Area

9:00 AM
Beyond the Dock: How Community Engagement Drives Ferry Success
Moderator: Jeffrey Brault, Vice President of Global Public Affairs, Hornblower Group
Jon Figueroa, Senior Vice President, Ferries & Transport Operations, Hornblower
Maddie Phillips, Vice President of Marketing for the City Ferry Division of Hornblower
Richard Heausler, General Manager, Labmar Ferry Service / RTA
Additional speakers to be announced

9:45 AM
Innovation Spotlight with Anchor Operating System
Nasi Peretz, President & Chief Technology Officer, Anchor Operating System

10:00 AM
From Vision to Voyage: Funding America’s Ferries
Speaker to be Announced

10:30 AM
Coffee Break in the Exhibit Area

11:15 AM
An Update on the M/V Harbor Charger
Moderator: Andy Bennet, Waterfront Planning, Design & Engineering, KPFF
Anthony Pervolarakis, NY Waterway
David Turner, Naval Architect & Project Manager, EBDG
Juan Suarez, Ship Design Manager, Conrad
Drew Orvieto, Director of Marine Solutions, Siemens Energy
Additional speakers to be announced

12:00 PM
Conference Ends

1:10 PM
Tour: M/V Harbor Charger and Governors Island
More details to be announced.

4:30 PM
Tentative Return Time to Hotel

REGISTER for Marine Log FERRIES 2025

Sponsorships

Marine Log FERRIES sponsorship packages offer branded sessions, lead generation, custom email deployments, tabletop exhibits and more.

For more information, contact David Harkey at 212.620.7223 (office) or 973.563.0109 (cell) or dharkey@sbpub.com.