San Francisco Bay Ferry is focusing on new battery electric ferries that they expect to come online starting in 2026. (Credit: WETA)

Ferry operators continue to embrace greener standards  

By Maura Keller, Marine Log correspondent These days, just about everyone in the marine business is facing some kind of environmental challenge—from reducing emissions to understanding the ever-changing alternative fuel options. The

FERRIES 2024: Leading the charge in electrifying Washington State Ferries

Washington State Ferries (WSF), the largest ferry system in the U.S., is at the forefront of system-wide electrification. This summer, WSF advanced its electrification efforts by inviting shipyards from across the nation

FERRIES 2024: First zero-emission, high-speed ferries in the U.S.

Late last year, San Francisco’s Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA), the operator of the San Francisco Bay Ferry system, signed a strategic partnership agreement that will see Wärtsilä provide its fleet electrification

Building a new vessel allows you the opportunity to get what you want; however, it does come with its own set of issues to resolve.

Adding a vessel to your fleet? It’s more than just buying a boat 

By Steve Carlson, Principal in Charge & Director of Project Operations, Elliott Bay Design Group  Your company has just made the exciting decision to acquire a new vessel for your fleet. Now

rendering of new Fisher Island ferry

Eastern Shipbuilding wins contract to build new Fisher Island ferry

Eastern Shipbuilding Group (ESG) reports that it has been awarded a contract to construct the newest Fisher Island ferry for the Fisher Island Community Association, Inc. (FICA) in Florida. Designed by Elliott

ioCurrents and EBDG

EBDG and ioCurrents ink MOU on data driven marine innovation

Seattle based naval architect firm Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Kirkland, Wash., headquartered ioCurrents (IOC), a data analytics specialist with a focus on maritime

May 2024

A recent shipbuilding review ordered by Secretary of the Navy found that many major shipbuilding programs are facing serious delays. Find out why and more in this exclusive issue.

e1 Marine LLC yech is used in Hydrogen One

Maritime Partners signs USCG Design Basis Agreement for Hydrogen One

Maritime Partners LLC should face fewer regulatory problems than some other innovators in getting its innovative Hydrogen One towboat into actual service. It has received a Design Basis Agreement (“DBA”) from the

Matthew Wichgers will be speaking at Ship Repair USA on June 11 in New Orleans.

Ship Repair USA: Best practices for ship repair

Undertaking a ship repair project is no easy task, however, vessel owners and shipyard managers can tap into advanced techniques and best practices for structural and machinery installations onboard their ships. Positive design choices

Spill response barge Allison Creek

Alyeska Pipeline takes delivery of new spill response barge

Recently delivered to the Alyeska Pipeline Service Company by Anacortes, Wash., shipbuilder Dakota Creek Industries, the 13,600 barrel oil spill response barge Allison Creek is specifically designed to meet the rigorous requirements

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