Electric engines have started to become popular on recreational vessels, and now Maine Electric Boat sees an opportunity in converting commercial work craft to battery-powered propulsion.

Washington State Ferries moved closer toward converting its largest boats to hybrid-electric power last week — a changeover that promises significant emissions reductions but that will cost more ...

Washington State Ferries announced Tuesday it has awarded a roughly $150 million contract to shipbuilder Vigor to convert up to three of the state’s largest vessels to hybrid-electric power ...

Gov. Bob Ferguson announced the hybrid conversion of two of the state's largest ferries will be delayed until after the World Cup in the summer of 2026.

Owners of Balboa Island Ferry asking for more time to convert to electric engines Two Balboa Island Ferrys pass in the harbor in Newport Beach, CA on Monday, March 27, 2023.

The Mackinac Island Ferry Co. plans to use a $3 million grant from Michigan's Volkswagen settlement fund to convert one of its boats from diesel to electric power.

The Wenatchee, the state’s first converted hybrid-electric ferry, lost power last week. Crews are working to find out what happened.