b'PHOTO: ROLLS-ROYCE POWER SYSTEMSAdopting a battery hybrid system for their new ferries allowed the operator to maintain the fast and reliable service they had always guaranteed to riders while better protecting the delicate ecosystems where they travel. W hetherbuildingneworrefittingexistingvessels,passengervesseloperatorshave begun considering the wide array of alternative propulsion options on the market in part to address environmental considerations. With so many technologies being developed and refined, an operator must take into account their needs and requirements when choosing a new system. The length of a route, the frequency of trips, the amount of time spent at the dock, and the types of waterways that will be crossed are just a few of the many aspects that will influence the choice of propulsion system. 17 MAY 2025'