Attendees of Marine Log’s FERRIES 2025 conference will have the opportunity to tour New York State’s first hybrid-electric public ferry, the Harbor Charger, on November 5, following the close of the two-day
Photo by Timothy Schenck
Attendees of Marine Log’s FERRIES 2025 conference will have the opportunity to tour New York State’s first hybrid-electric public ferry, the Harbor Charger, on November 5, following the close of the two-day event. Tour spots are limited.
Designed by Elliott Bay Design Group and built by Conrad Shipyard in Morgan City, La., the 1,200-passenger, 30-vehicle ferry marks a major step in sustainable maritime transportation. The $33 million vessel, delivered to The Trust for Governors Island, replaces a 1956 diesel-powered ferry and will serve nearly 1 million annual visitors traveling between Manhattan and Governors Island.
Equipped with Siemens Energy’s BlueDrive Eco diesel-electric propulsion system, BlueVault battery solution, and EcoMAIN monitoring platform, the Harbor Charger can operate in fully battery-powered, zero-emissions mode or in hybrid diesel-assisted
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