TODAY: WSF to Publish Key Parts of ‘Invitation to Bid’ for 5 New Hybrid Boats
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TODAY: WSF to Publish Key Parts of ‘Invitation to Bid’ for 5 New Hybrid Boats

ByJeff Noedel

Thursday, May 30, 2024 10:55 a.m. This afternoon, WSF will mark an important and exciting milestone with the publication of volumes I and II of an “Invitation to Bid” (IFB), inviting shipbuilders in and out of Washington to submit qualifications to build five hybrid-electric vessels,” Dana Warr told CNL2 moments ago. Warr is Deputy Director…

BC Ferries Buying Four ‘Zero-emission’ Vessels
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BC Ferries Buying Four ‘Zero-emission’ Vessels

ByJeff Noedel

In addition to the six new hybrid electric “Island Class” vessels that BC Ferries put into service in the past five years, the agency is now ordering four new battery electric ferries to be used on small-volume and shorter routes. At the same time, the agency is also commissioning the building of the accompanying battery-charging…