b'MEMBER NEWSMEMBER NEWSHybrid Electric Ferry in the Worksfor Governors Island N ew York City is scheduled to welcomezero,therearefutureplansforrapidvesselsupport services to the Trust throughout the a hybrid electric ferry to its waters bycharging installation that would enable the fer- ferrys construction. The vessel is being built the summer of 2024. New York Cityry to operate with zero-emission battery-onlyat Conrad Shipyards facility in Morgan City, Mayor Eric Adams and Trust for Governorspropulsion. The ferrys cruising speed will beLa. Both companies and Trust for Governors IslandPresidentandCEOClareNewman10 knots, and the vessel will feature modernIsland are PVA members. recently made the announcement.passengeramenities,includingalower-level ADA-accessibleloungeandrestroomsonFerries are a vital part of transportation infra-This hybrid ferry marks a historic step for- each level. structure, lasting 40 to 60 years or more, said ward in expanding access to Governors IslandJohn W. Waterhouse, principal in charge, El-while promoting state-of-the-art and sustain- As New Yorkers transition to greener formsliott Bay Design Group. We believe the vessel able technology to power our ferry fleet, saidoftransportation,thecityandourpartnerswill be a reliable component in delivering the Trust for Governors Island President and CEOare leading the way with cleaner, more efficientGovernors Island experience to visitors.RENDERING COURTESY OF ELLIOTT BAY DESIGN GROUPNewman. Each year, hundreds of thousandsways to go just about anywhere, said Mayor ofvisitorsboardourvesselsandjourneytoAdams. The next generation deserves a greenSince Governors Island is accessible only by Governors Island to experience our rich recre- city and a vibrant Governors Island, and thisferry, we are proud that the Trust for Governors ational, cultural, and educational resources.first-of-its-kind ferry will help us deliver both. Island has selected us to play such a vital role in its growth and progress, said Johnny Conrad, The 1,200-passenger vessel will have a hybridThe new hybrid electric ferry will replace thechairman and CEO, Conrad Shipyard.propulsionsystemthatcantogglebetweenLt. Samuel S. Coursen, the Trusts current vehi-zero-emissionbattery-onlypowerandbat- cle and passenger ferry, which was has been inA citywide competition is underway to name tery-assisted hybrid with diesel backup, reduc- continuous use since being commissioned bythe new vessel. Residents of the five boroughs ing air pollution. The battery-assist mode isthe U.S. Army in 1956. can suggest names through May 25, 2023, with expected to reduce carbon dioxide emissionsthe final name expected to be announced later byapproximately600tonsannually.WithThenewferrywasdesignedbyElliottBaythis summer. The ferry is scheduled to begin a goal to eventually drop emissions to nearlyDesign Group, who will also provide technicalservice in summer 2024.FOGHORN 30'