Derecktor Shipyards New York is constructing a pair of hybrid ferries for Savannah, Ga. based mostly Chatham Area Transit (CAT). Delivery is predicted in 2024.
The two 65-foot-long, 50-passenger ferries will likely be geared up with an electrical propulsion bundle from BAE Systems, together with everlasting magnet traction motors and HybriGen Power system. Each vessel will characteristic a 308 kWh vitality storage system (ESS) from Xalt Energy and a pair of Marine Jet Power (MJP) Ultrajet 305 waterjets.
The ferries are being constructed to function on brief, steady routes between three native landings (City Hall Landing, Trade Center Landing, and Waving Girl Landing), will characteristic state-of-the-art know-how to fulfill the evolving wants of the group.
Faye DiMassimo, CEO of Chatham Area Transit, mentioned, “As our region continues to thrive, we have an opportunity to think holistically about what the future of transit can and should be for Chatham County.”
Chatham Area Transit is a transportation service supplier, connecting residents and guests to numerous locations all through the City of Savannah, unincorporated Chatham County, elements of Garden City and Port Wentworth.
Derecktor Shipyards has emerged in recent times as a pacesetter in industrial hybrid building within the United States with 4 vessels launched since 2014.
Length Overall: 65′
Maximum Speed: 11 knots
Welded Aluminum hull construction
Propulsion System: Waterjet (2) – MJP Ultrajet 305
Propulsion Electric Motor: Permanent Magnet Traction Motor, BAE HybriGen Power
Integrated Starter Generators: Cummins 6.7L Marine Diesel Engines (2) and HDS 200 ISG.
