Category: Washington State Ferries
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Q&A: Inside Washington State Ferries’ hybrid-electric newbuild program
Q&A: Inside Washington State Ferries’ hybrid-electric newbuild program Sponsored Content: As ferry operators across North America accelerate plans to reduce emissions and modernize aging fleets, Washington State Ferries’ hybrid-electric newbuild program stands out for both its scale and technical ambition. The 160-auto ferries now under development are designed to operate on some of the busiest…
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FERRIES 2025: Passenger tech and cybersecurity risks
FERRIES 2025: Passenger tech and cybersecurity risks Marine Log’s 38th annual FERRIES Conference, taking place November 4–5, 2025, in Jersey City, N.J., across from Lower Manhattan will feature a panel discussion on “Passenger Tech, Shoreside Systems, and the Growing Cybersecurity Threat.” The session will be moderated by Sabrina Brigance, CMIP, managing director, marine, Hylant, and…
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Two yards bid to build WSF hybrid-electric ferries
Two yards bid to build WSF hybrid-electric ferries Back in October last year Washington State Ferries (WSF) said that three shipyards — Eastern Shipbuilding Group in Florida, Philly Shipyard in Pennsylvania and Nichols Brothers Boat Builders on Whidbey Island, Wash. — had prequalified to bid build up to to five new 160-car hybrid-electric ferries. On…
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Washington State Ferries selects Helm CONNECT crew dispatch system
Washington State Ferries selects Helm CONNECT crew dispatch system VIctoria, B.C.-headquartered Helm Operations reports that it has been awarded a major contract by Washington State Ferries (WSF) to replace its legacy crew dispatching system with Helm CONNECT – a modern, web-based solution purpose-built for maritime operations. The largest ferry system in the United States, Washington…