ABB powers next-gen hybrid ferries

A render of BC Ferries’ new hybrid ferry design

Source: ABB

ABB has been selected to supply integrated vessel propulsion and power systems for BC Ferries’ four new hybrid ferries, advancing large-scale vessel electrification from 2029.

The order, booked in the fourth quarter of 2025, forms part of BC Ferries’ New Major Vessels programme, designed to replace four end-of-life ships with quieter, lower-emission alternatives.

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