Is ferry electrification a means to help support private ferry operations? Fuel is one of the greatest operational costs, leaving some private ferry companies struggling to survive. TRB hosted a webinar on Thursday, May 9, 2024 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM Eastern that explored ferry electrification programs and installations in Greece, Maine, and North Carolina and featured three case studies on the benefits and challenges of ferry electrification as a means to improve the environmental footprints and cost of operation. Presenters shared about implementation and essential components, funding sources, and recommendations for public engagement.

This webinar was sponsored by TRB’s Standing Technical Committees on Marine Environment and Ferry Transportation.

The slides are linked in the meeting materials. View the recorded webinar below.

Webinar agenda and presenters

1. Ferry implementation considerations and essential components – Cat Peele, North Carolina Department of Transportation

2. Case study: Europe – Annie Kortsari, Hellenic Institute of Transport

3. Case study: North Carolina – John Hildreth, Western Carolina University

4. Case study: Maine – Andrew Orvieto, ABB

5. Question and answer session moderated by Libby Ogard, Prime Focus LLC

The first 60 minutes of the webinar were for presentations and the final 30 minutes were reserved for audience questions.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this webinar, participants can:

1. Prepare for the challenges of ferry electrification

2. Explain the cost benefits of ferry electrification

3. Use understanding of rural issues for ferry electrification and emerging technologies to address these issues

Professional Development Hours

This webinar was delivered as a scheduled – e-learning live event and is categorized within RCEP as Technical, Health and Safety.

Professional Development Hours (PDHs) earned on completion of this program were reported to the Registered Continuing Education Program (RCEP). Certificates of Completion are issued to all participants via the RCEP.net online system. Complaints about registered providers may be addressed to RCEP, 1015 15th Street, NW, 8th Fl., Washington, DC, 20005.

American Institute of Certified Planners Certification Maintenance Credits

This webinar was approved by the American Planning Association (APA) for 1.5 Certification Maintenance (CM) Credits. CM credits provide continuing education opportunities for AICP Certified Planners to continue their professional skills and knowledge. To receive CM credits, Certified Planners should visit the TRB event webpage on American Planning Association and register their participation. If you have problems reporting your CM credits or have general questions about the CM program, please contact the APA.