Electrification: Leading the “charge”
By Michael D. White The clock is ticking down as the maritime industry is racing to implement innovative technologies to meet the net-zero emissions by 2050 set by the International Maritime Organization
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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
VIDEO: Shipyard bid request marks new WSF electrification milestone
Washington State Ferries (WSF) has taken another big step forward in its electrification plans. It has now invited shipyards from across the U.S. to bid on building five new hybrid-electric ferries, each
Steve Nevey chosen as new head of Washington State Ferries
Washington State Secretary of Transportation Roger Millar has announced that Steve Nevey will serve as assistant secretary for the Washington State Ferries Division, succeeding Patty Rubstello, who is stepping down as head
Washington State Ferries ridership up again in 2023
In what could be a hopeful sign for ferry operators across the U.S., over 1.3 million more riders boarded Washington State Ferries (WSF) in 2023 than in 2022. The 7.4% spike from
Cyberattack hits Washington State Ferries
Maritime’s vulnerability to cyberattacks continues – around the world. Last week, as one of Australia’s largest port operators, DP World Australia was forced to shut down operations for three days, Washington State
Future ferries: Some may fly, most won’t
Back in the 1960s, there was all sorts of buzz around hovercraft and hydrofoils. With some impressive deliveries—like the Boeing JetFoil—they were going to change the face of the ferry industry. Except
VIDEO: Washington State Ferries electrification moves ahead
Washington State Ferries (WSF) is not only the largest ferry system in the U.S., it’s also leading the charge on system-wide electrification. Last week, in the latest in his Results Washington Public
Vigor wins $150 million WSF hybrid-electric conversion contract
Moving ahead on its ambitious electrification program, Washington State Ferries (WSF) has awarded Vigor a shipyard contract for the conversion of up to three Jumbo Mark II-class ferries to hybrid-electric power. As
VIDEO: WSF set to open new Colman Dock “front door”
Efficient ferry operations depend on terminals as well as ferryboats (something that will be on the agenda at our upcoming FERRIES event) and America’s largest ferry operator — Washington State Ferries —