b'FOGHORNFOCUS: MARINE PROPULSIONconversion project was awarded to Master Marine shipyard in Bayou La Batre, AL.Marine Interface, Inc. of East Northport, NY integrated the new electric propulsion system with support from American Traction Systems (power conversion) and Spear Power Systems (batteries).Cochran Marine was responsible for shipboard and shore side charging stations. The vessel re-entered service last year.PVA Associate member BAE Systems has also been busy working with other PVA members to electrify their vessels. Its taking its expertise BAEs HybriGen power and propulsion system has made zero-emission passenger vessels a reality for Kitsap Countysformerly used to power automobiles Waterman water taxi. Credit: BAE. and buses for years to the shipyard, battery-electric. The results of theand HMS assisted ALDOT in theirhelping operators make the switch study showed significant savings insuccessful bid for the EPA grant, whichfrom a combustion engine to electric operating costs.HMS, which operateswas awarded mid-2016. or fuel cell power and propulsion for the vessel under contract to AlabamaIn January 2017, Glosten wasthe vessels they build. The company Department of Transportationcontracted by HMS to developis using its HybriGen power and (ALDOT), received approval fromthe detailed engineering package,propulsion system to make it possible.ALDOT to pursue a Federal grant toprovide construction support, andOne of the fi rst to make the jump make the project a reality.Glostenact as U.S. Coast Guard liaison.Theto the HybriGen system was the KEEPING BAY AREA FLEETS IN SERVICE FOR OVER 40 YEARSBay Ship and Yacht makes it a priority to per-form on-time, quality service for all vessels. We are a full service shipyard cosistently serving Al- 5 1 0 . 3 3 7 . 9 1 2 2 ameda, San Francisco Bay, the west coast andwww.bay-ship.com the worlds maritime industry for over 40 years. A l a m e d a , C A12OCTOBER 2020FOGHORN'