VIDEO: Shipyard bid request marks new WSF electrification milestone

WSF’s System electrification program administrator Matt von Ruden speaks about the design of the new vessels during a media event with the state legislature’s transportation committee chairs, Sen. Marko Liias and Rep. Jake Fey. Photo courtesy MarineLog.

As part of our Career Connect Washington Maritime Sector ongoing work, we actively track, document, and inform about emerging technologies and trends. 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 capable of carrying 160 vehicles. Go to this link to read the full article published by MarineLog https://www.marinelog.com/passenger/ferries/video-shipyard-bid-request-marks-new-wsf-electrification-milestone/