June 17, 2020
ABB partners with Vigor for Washington State Ferries newbuilds
ABB has been selected by American shipbuilding company Vigor to provide a hybrid-electric propulsion and energy storage system for the newest additions to the Washington State Ferries fleet. The new Olympic-class ferries will have the capacity to carry 144 cars and 1,500 passengers each. The initial vessel of the series is scheduled for delivery in 2024 and will the first newbuild in Washington State Ferries’ fleet to feature hybrid-electric propulsion and a high-capacity energy storage system. The ships will be able to fully operate on battery power, with the capability to revert to hybrid mode.