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: Service expansion and transit network resiliency
Ferries are a unique and valuable mode of transit, offering significant insights for the broader transportation industry. Their minimal infrastructure requirements and proven technology can bolster the resilience of regional transportation networks.
Echandia batteries will power San Francisco Bay Ferry’s REEF ferries
Swedish maritime battery system specialist Echandia has been selected to supply the battery systems for San Francisco Bay Ferry’s Rapid Electric Emission Free (REEF) Ferry program. This project marks a significant step
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: 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
WETA partners with Wärtsilä on ferry fleet electrification
San Francisco’s Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA), the operator of the San Francisco Bay Ferry system, has signed a strategic partnership agreement that will see Wärtsilä provide its fleet electrification and systems
Ferry operators join roundtable discussion at FERRIES 2023
With just over a month left before Marine Log’s 36th annual FERRIES conference, a panel of ferry operators has come together to present on topics important to the operations side of the
WETA completes four ferry clean air conversion project
The San Francisco Bay Area Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA) and Bay Area Air Quality Management District (Air District) reports that its Gemini Class Clean Air Conversion Project has been completed, resulting
WETA wins $13.8 million grant to electrify ferry facilities
The San Francisco Bay Area Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA), the agency that provides the San Francisco Bay Ferry service, has won a $13.8 million grant from the California State Transportation Agency
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Marine Log’s “Distinctive Deliveries” of 2022 announced
In our December issue, we published our “Distinctive Deliveries” feature, recognizing a unique variety of vessels delivered in 2022. Here’s what made the list: Ever Alot World’s largest containership Evergreen Marine Corporation