20/10/2026
UNDER CONSTRUCTION: Construction on the two new all-electric 43-metre ferries Incat Crowther has designed for San Francisco Bay Ferry is progressing well.
This timelapse footage, taken at US shipbuilder Nichols Brothers Boat Builders, shows the hull of the first vessel in the fleet of two being flipped – ready for the superstructure to be installed.
When complete, the new vessels will be capable of transporting 400 passengers and 60 bicycles at speeds of up to 25 knots and will be amongst the most technologically advanced all-electric ferries operating anywhere in the world.
In a bid to maximise operational efficiency, the vessels will be charged via specifically designed electric charging floats. The charging floats will ensure the vessels can be recharged during passenger loading and unloading, and will serve as the embarkation and disembarkation pathway.
You can read more about the state of the art vessels here: https://bit.ly/42cmd4h