b'MEMBER NEWSMEMBER NEWSWrtsil To Supply the Electric Propulsion System for SF Bay Ferry Electric VesselsP VA associate member Wrtsilofthisproject,wearerelyinguponWrtsilsscopeofsupplyisforthe willsupplytheelectricpro- Wrtsilsadvancedtechnologiesfullelectricpropulsionsystem.This pulsionsystemforthreefullyandextensiveexpertisetocontinueincludes the energy and power man-battery-electric,high-speedferriesdriving the success of this pioneeringagement system (EPMS), the integrat-that will operate in San Francisco Bay.project, stated Ron Wille, presidented automation system (IAS), batteries, The zero-emission vessels will be theof All American Marine Inc. DC Hub, transformers, e-motors, and first fully electric high-speed ferries tothe shore power supply. The Wrtsil operate and be built in the U.S. TheThethreezero-emissionvesselswillequipmentisscheduledfordelivery orderwithWrtsilhasbeenplacedbe the first delivered as a part of Sancommencingin2026,andthefirst by the shipyard All American MarineFranciscoBayFerrysRapidElectricvessel is expected to join the ferry fleet (AAM),onbehalfofSanFranciscoEmission Free (REEF) Ferry Program,in early 2027.Bay Ferry, Californias largest publicatransformativesuiteofprojectsto ferry operator. Both AAM and SF Baytransitiontheagencysfleettoze- AuroraMarineDesign,alsoaPVA Ferry are PVA members ro-emissionpropulsiontechnology.member, delivered the initial concept Theywilloperateonnewroutesdesignofthevesselswhichwillbe These 150-passenger ferries representthatconnecttwoofSanFranciscosbuilt to U.S. Coast Guard Subchapter a transformative step forward in sus- fastestgrowingneighborhoods,T standards. The vessels will operate PHOTO: AURORA MARINE DESIGNtainable and innovative marine trans- Treasure Island and Mission Bay, toat 24 knots, powered by dual 625-kilo-portation. They showcase AAMs un- SF Bay Ferrys downtown ferry hub.watt electric motors. The ferries will wavering commitment to innovation,Wrtsil will work within the REEFbe100feetlongwith26-footbeam delivering cutting-edge, emission-freeproject team to finalize the vessel andand a 5.9-foot draft.solutions.Aswelooktothefuturecharging system concepts.FOGHORN 42'