California is set to make waves in the marine transportation industry with the launch of its first short-run electric ferry in 2024. Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and The Angel Island-Tiburon Ferry Company are collaborating to convert the ferry to zero-emission electric.
The Angel Island Ferry Service was established in 1959 by Milton McDonogh, son of “Sammy the Skiffman,” who famously took vacationers to Angel Island on fishing excursions for $0.25. The company launched its official “Angel Island Ferry” in 1975, designed specifically for the operation.
The Angel Island Ferry is the company’s largest vessel, at 59 feet and with a 400-passenger capacity. It features two levels, two bathrooms, a galley with sinks and a coffee maker, table seating on the lower levels, and bench seating throughout.
Green Yachts, a California-based electric boating company, will handle the conversion of the Angel Island ferry to electric propulsion. Through PG&E’s EV Fleet Program, the partners also plan to boost electric transmission and EV charging infrastructure to support the transition, as the ferry will require significant power.
Captain Maggie McDonogh, fourth-generation owner and operator of The Angel Island ferry, is excited about going electric, saying: “We are very excited that The Angel Island will be the first of the short-run ferries in California to be 100% zero-emission, as our company continues supporting the natural environment of the Bay and our beautiful state park.”
The electric ferry expects to be the first zero-emission short-trip electric ferry in the Golden State. It will help protect the waters and community it serves with 100% zero emissions, setting an example for the rest of the nation’s marine transportation. With the advancement in battery electric technology, there should be no issue getting it done.
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