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Washington State Ferries Unveils $714.5M Hybrid-Electric Ferry Deal

7/2/2025

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Governor Bob Ferguson has made a groundbreaking choice by selecting Eastern Shipbuilding Group from Panama City, Florida, to build three innovative hybrid-electric ferries for Washington State Ferries, totaling $714.5 million. This historic contract, WSF's first with an out-of-state company, promises to electrify the fleet and cut down on diesel usage, with the ferries set to carry 1,500 passengers each and expected to launch by 2028.

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Governor Bob Ferguson has made a groundbreaking choice by selecting Eastern Shipbuilding Group from Panama City, Florida, to build three innovative hybrid-electric ferries for Washington State Ferries, totaling $714.5 million. This historic contract, WSF's first with an out-of-state company, promises to electrify the fleet and cut down on diesel usage, with the ferries set to carry 1,500 passengers each and expected to launch by 2028.