b'NAVAL ARCHITECT:Glosten OPERATOR:Kitsap TransitTYPE:Passenger ferryGlosten has been engaged by Kitsap Transit to design an all-electric, 150-passenger ferry to operate in Puget Sound. Theall-electricferry,whichwillreplacetheagingand lower-capacity M/V Admiral Pete and expands upon the capabilitiesofitshybriddiesel-electricpredecessor,the M/VWaterman,toprovidezero-emissionstransporta-tion from Bremerton to Annapolis and Port Orchard in Kitsap County.The ferry will feature a lightweight composite superstruc-ture, an efficient, wake-reducing hull form, waterjets for enhanced maneuverability, and numerous updates focused on enhancing the passenger and crew experience. Glosten is also assisting with the shoreside infrastructure design for the system, which will utilize manual plugs to recharge the ferry between journeys. The firm is partnering with multi-ple electrical system integrators to ensure shore charging is compatible with the vessel electrical system and anticipates construction of the ferry to commence in 2024.NAVAL ARCHITECT:Elliott Bay Design GroupOPERATOR:Casco Bay LinesTYPE:Passenger and vehicle ferryProgresscontinuesontheconstructionofCascoBay Lines new $25 million hybrid-electric ferry. Designed by Elliott Bay Design Groups (EBDG) the ferry will replace an existing diesel-powered vessel, resulting in an estimat-ed reduction of 800 tons of carbon dioxide each year. Expected to be in service in 2024, the hybrid-electric fer-ry has capacity for 15 vehicles and 599 passengers spread across three decks, including a sun deck with unobstructed views.Thedouble-endedconfigurationeliminatesthe need to turn the vessel around, reducing the required speed and energy consumption for the new ferry even though it isElectrical demand rates are a challenge for ferry operators. larger than the vessel it is replacing. Itwouldbecost-prohibitivetochargetheferryduring peak demand rates, but there is a proposal from Maines The ferrys lithium-ion batteries will be charged only at thePublicUtilityCommissiontoimplementreducedrates Portland location, the Peaks Island service schedule onlyfor electric vehicles. If the proposal is not approved, the allows for a 10-minute charging window. Upon docking,company plans to use battery banks. Batteries positioned the captain will deploy a charging mechanism that can beat terminals would be charged during non-peak demand attached within 30 seconds. The charger requires 1.3 MWrates and discharged during hours of operation which will to operate. bring down charging costs.45 DECEMBER 2023'