Conrad Shipyard delivers new hybrid-electric ferry Harbor Charger
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Conrad Shipyard has delivered the Harbor Charger<\/em>, New York State\u2019s first hybrid-electric public ferry, to The Trust for Governors Island.<\/a> Designed by Elliott Bay Design Group and built at Conrad\u2019s Morgan City, Louisiana facility, this groundbreaking 1,200-passenger vessel marks a further step forward in sustainable maritime transportation.<\/p>\n Equipped with Siemens Energy\u2019s advanced hybrid propulsion technology, the Harbor Charger<\/em> operates in battery-only, zero-emissions mode or hybrid diesel-assisted mode resulting in a reduction of CO2 emissions by nearly 600 tons annually.<\/p>\n The ferry will replace a 1956 diesel-powered vessel, delivering faster, cleaner, and more efficient service for nearly one million visitors each year between Manhattan and Governors Island.<\/p>\n \u201cDelivering the Harbor Charge<\/em>r to New York Harbor is a proud moment for all of us at Conrad. The ferry is a great example of how traditional craftsmanship and next-generation technology can come together to shape a more sustainable future on the water,\u201d said Johnny Conrad, Conrad Shipyard\u2019s executive chairman. \u201cWe are honored to have partnered with the Trust and the people of New York to build a vessel that will serve the community for decades to come.\u201d<\/p>\n With its modern amenities, ADA accessibility, and cutting-edge green technology, the vessel showcases what is possible when visionary design meets premier shipbuilding craftsmanship..<\/p>\n Marine Log<\/em>\u2019s 38th annual FERRIES Conference, set for November 4-5 at the Hyatt Regency Jersey City on the Hudson, will feature a panel discussion on the Harbor Charger,<\/em> <\/a>It will bring together key figures involved in designing, building, powering and operating the $33 million vessel<\/p>\n The post Conrad Shipyard delivers new hybrid-electric ferry Harbor Charger<\/a> appeared first on Marine Log<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n