b'MEMBER NEWSABB to Provide Hybrid-Electric Propulsion for New MaineDOT FerryA BB has been selected by Maine DepartmentofTransporta-tion (MaineDOT) to supply acomprehensivegrid-to-propeller solutionforthenewdouble-ended, hybrid-electric ferry that will provide essential services between the town of Lincolnvilleandtheislandcommu-nity of Islesboro in the United States. Both companies are PVA members.Due to replace an existing diesel-pow-ered ferry, the new vessel will demon-strate the preference of publicly fund-edorganizationsintheU.S.forthe highreliabilityandloweremissions achievable using hybrid-electric tech-nology. ABBs scope of supply covers the hybrid-electric propulsion and en-ergy storage system. ABBs Onboard DC Grid power distribution systemfunding the modernization of the fer- has been a great partner to us through-willensureoptimaluseofenergyry terminals to align with safety andoutthedesignprocessandwelook sources, while ABB Ability Marineefficiency requirements. forward to seeing their system in ac-Remote Diagnostic System will enabletion. Given the critical need for vessel the monitoring of onboard systems toBy replacing the 35-year-old Margaretreliability and uptime on this route, maximize vessel uptime. Chase Smith, the new hybrid-electricABBsservicefootprintanddigital vesselwillcutfuelconsumptionbymonitoring capabilities set them apart The 207-foot length newbuild vesselan estimated 100,000 gallons per year,from the competition in our search for willtransportupto200passengersequivalenttoaround1,100tonsina systems integrator.and 40 vehicles between LincolnvilleCO2 emissions. The project contrib-and Islesboroaround three nauticalutes to the Maine Clean Transporta- Amidanurgentandgrowingneed miles from the mainland. Islesboro istion Roadmap, which targets carbontodecarbonizeferryoperations, designatedamedicallyunderservedneutrality by 2045. ABBs integrated electric, automated, area,whereapproximately600year- and digital solutions are increasingly round residents rely on ferry connec- Thenewhybrid-electricLincoln- selected by U.S. operators looking to tionstoaccesshealthcareandothervilleIslesboro ferry will make a sig- replace obsolete ferries in response to criticalservices.Theferryprojectisnificantcontributiontooureffortsregulatory requirements and societal funded primarily by the Federal Tran- todecarbonizetransportationinexpectations,saidDrewOrvieto, sit Administration under its ElectricthestateofMaine,saidMackenzieHead of Sales, North America, ABB or Low-Emitting Ferry Pilot ProgramKersbergen P.E., Senior Project Man- Marine & Ports. We are honored to RENDERING: ABBand Ferry Service for Rural Commu- ager,MultimodalProgramMainework with MaineDOT as systems in-nitiesProgram,withthelatteralsoDepartment of Transportation. ABBtegrator for this important vessel.41 APRIL 2024'