The Trust for Governors Island debuts new Harbor Charger ferry
The Trust for Governors Island unveiled its new hybrid-electric ferry, the Harbor Charger, on August 12. It’s the first of its kind in New York State and a welcome addition to the
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Op-Ed: The impact of climate change on shipping
By Roberta Weisbrod, Executive Director, Worldwide Ferry Safety Association Ocean workers are on the front line of climate change, the Lloyd’s Register Foundation (LRF) concludes based on a massive survey conducted with
Hybrid propulsion adoption on the rise
By Jake Swihart, Global Industry Marketing Manager – Marine The maritime industry is under increasing pressure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and hybrid propulsion systems are emerging as one of the leading
Wenatchee back in full-time WSF service
In his latest weekly update, WSDOT Deputy Secretary Steve Nevey, head of Washington State Ferries, reports that Wenatchee, WSFs’ first hybrid-electric ferry, returned to full-time service on the Seattle/Bainbridge route June 24.
Wärtsilä retrofit brings Corsica Linea ferry Pascal Paoli big fuel savings
A Wärtsilä retrofit package for the Corsica Linea ferry Pascal Paoli has reportedly resulted in fuel savings of up to 22%. This significant gain in energy efficiency on each trip has been
Podcast: The future of green ferry transit
In this episode of Marine Log’s Listen Up! podcast, we’re joined by Seamus Murphy, executive director of San Francisco Bay Ferry, the public ferry system operated by the Water Emergency Transportation Authority
Maritime Africa: Strength, promise and opportunity
By Roberta Weisbrod, Executive Director, Worldwide Ferry Safety Association The Regional Ferry Conference late June in Lagos was the opportunity to find out what is happening in maritime in Africa. The State
VIDEO: EV Maritime launches first electric ferry in Auckland
EV Maritime, the New Zealand electric ferry design and technology company tapped by California’s Angel Island ferry to design its all-new hybrid electric vessel, reports that its first fully electric passenger ferry
Maritime Partners closes sale and leaseback refinancing of the Sea Change
Marking its entry into the ferry sector, Jones Act focused financing solutions specialist Maritime Partners LLC has closed a sale and leaseback refinancing of the hydrogen-fueled passenger ferry Sea Change, developed by
Vigor Marine Group launches under unified name
Five leading American marine and industrial service companies — Vigor, Continental Maritime of San Diego, MHI Ship Repair & Services, Seaward Marine Services, and Accurate Marine Environmental — have announced their unification