“We are honored to be selected by Washington State Ferries as its propulsion single source vendor for the new hybrid electric 160-auto ferries,” said Drew Orvieto, Vice president of sales for Marine Systems, US at ABB Marine & Ports. “This partnership highlights our...
Washington State's need for new ferries and the rationale leading to the legislation requiring use of a Design and Build Partnership process instead of the conventional Invitation for Bids (IFB) process used on previous auto ferry projects are discussed. The Procurement Partnership process consists ...
US state-owned ferry operator Washington State Ferries (WSF) has said it will electrify 16 new vessels and convert three existing ones to plug-in hybrid electric propulsion by 2040 WSF said the project supports the state of Washington’s goal to ...
Washington State Ferries says that the Olympic-class 'Tokitae' has joined its ferry fleet and will embark on its maiden public voyage on the Mukilteo/Clinton route this summer. When Washington State Ferries has accepted theTokitaefrom builder/contractor Vigor Industrial, crews will begin operational...
Prior to our visit some people had suggested that the Island tours were overrated and that the cheaper way to see the statue was to take one of the free ferries, however we can 100% say that seeing the Islands with a Tour Guide is the best...
From the bridge, you can see the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, and the entire Manhattan skyline. The East River flows below, with boats and ferries adding to the dynamic scene. Whether you visit during the day, at sunset, or at night when the city lights up, the views...
The dual-fuel ferry has more car capacity but requires larger engines which also emit methane, a greenhouse gas with a far greater global warming effect than CO2. Ferries procurement agency CMAL, which owns the ship, said the comparison was “inaccurate” as Glen Sannox is a larger vessel. ...
“It’s an obvious statement, but if you’re a lifetime smoker, vaping may be harm-reduction, but if you’re not, then it’s principally harm,” he said. Dix was asked why B.C. cannot enact a ban on flavoured vaping products when Washington state is poised to do so as of Oct....
Ferries: One of the best ways to hop among New York's boroughs in good weather is a ferry. Ferries connect Queens, the western coast of Brooklyn, the eastern side of Manhattan, and Staten Island. Rides are $2.75 each. Subway and bus passes aren't accepted on New York ferries. The Sta...
Along the way in the morning, I saw seals, a beautiful sunrise, and spent a little time traveling alongside one of the Washington State ferries. I feel like I’ve come a long way in the last year! A year ago at this time I barely knew how to raise a sail. And this week I visi...