The EcoLancha initiative, spearheaded by Delta Argentina Uruguay—the region’s second-largest ferry operator—is looking to ease river transport in the area by launching the Delta Eco One electric passenger ferry. The Delta Eco
Norway’s largest ferry operator, Fjord1, is to come under new ownership. Netherlands based DIF Capital Partners and French based EDF Invest are to acquire the electric ferry pioneer from Vision Ridge Partners
A $3.06 million award from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) Fuel Transformation Program will support the first-ever conversion of a Mackinac Island passenger ferry to zero-emissions electric
Netherlands-based C-Job Naval Architects is to develop the design for Greece’s first full-electric RoPax ferry. The 800-passenger vessel is being designed for Saronic Ferries, which, with a five-vessel fleet, is the largest
Auckland, New Zealand, is aiming to operate an entirely electric fleet of passenger ferries by 2040, which is expected to save one million tons of CO2 annually. Initially, Auckland Transport will operate
Alameda, Calif.-based marine technology startup Boundary Layer Technologies has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with Danfoss’ Editron division for the electrical drivetrain system that will power its hydrofoiling electric ferry (e-ferry),
The fourth largest city in North America, Toronto, is moving ahead with a plan to replace its current, aging fleet of ferry vessels with fully electric vessels. The city’s largest park, Toronto
Following a 20-week refit, the Marilyn Bell I ferry, which connects passengers, vehicles and supplies to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, is now the first fully-electric ferry in Canada. It is powered
This week, after months of citizen suggestions and public input, the Washington State Transportation Commission voted 7-0 to select Wishkah as the name for the state’s next new 144-car hybrid-electric ferry, which
The municipality of Aveiro, Portugal, is to put its first fully-electric ferry into service next year. It could be Portugal’s first e-ferry and will replace a diesel powered boat on the one-mile
