b'MEMBER NEWS MEMBER NEWSBMT Unveils New All Electric Ferry DesignT his November, PVA member BMTunveileditsnew140 100percentelectricEF-500 passenger ferry design. In response to the industrys increasing demand for low and zero emission vessels, BMTs latest design marks a significant addi-tion to its vessel portfolio and range of designs.TheunveilingdemonstratesBMTs commitmenttoprovidingcut-ting-edge solutions for the decarbon-izingofmaritimetransportationin North America. Featuring a 500-pas-sengerandfour-crewcapacity,this zero-emissionvesselistailoredto meet the rising demand for hybrid or all-electric ferry options.The new all-electric ferry boasts a low wakehull,featuringasimple,easily constructibledesignwithalight-weight and durable aluminum struc-ture. Its impressive capabilities include a range of one hour at 18 knots or 40 minutesatatopspeedof20knots, making it an efficient choice for high-er passenger capacity along coastal and restricted service routes.As an independent design specialist, BMT provides specialist vessel design servicestoshipyards,vesselowners, and operators worldwide. Its dedicat-Electrifying Ferries Across America ed team of naval architects, engineers, 3Dmodelers,andprojectmanagers Making smart, safe, and sustainable solutions a realityutilizesstate-of-the-artsoftwareto for ferries across the Americas. ensure the highest quality engineer-ing output.PHOTO: BMTFOGHORN 36'