ABB has secured a propulsion single source vendor contract with Washington State Ferries (WSF), the United States' largest ferry system, for five new hybrid electric vessels
Damen Shipyards Group has introduced a new engine combined with a Damen marine emission reduction system. The Damen D16 has recently been awarded EU stage V certification.
The ferries will operate services connecting Nanaimo with Gabriola Island, and Campbell River with Quadra Island. They are scheduled to commence operations by 2027.
The third-generation newbuildings from AAL will see a total of eight Super B-Class vessels join the fleet, following the order of two additional vessels in May.
