SF Bay Ferry Orders First Battery-Electric Ferries in the U.S.

Construction will take place at **All American Marine’s** state-of-the-art facility in Bellingham, Washington. Celebrating 30 years in the Pacific Northwest, AAM's resume features two hybrid electric catamarans and the MV Sea Change, the globally pioneering commercial passenger vessel powered entirely by hydrogen fuel cells. The zero-emission ferries will expand SF Bay Ferry's reach, bridging new San Francisco neighborhoods, such as Treasure Island and Mission Bay, with the broader region. The Board of Directors also granted an option for a fourth vessel of similar capacity. The ambitious project receives additional design and technological expertise from partners such as Teknicraft and Wärtsilä, ensuring a seamlessly integrated electrification framework. In tandem with these developments, SF Bay Ferry is also soliciting proposals for two larger 400-passenger high-speed, battery-electric ferries to connect Oakland and Alameda to San Francisco, furthering the agency’s commitment to clean transit technology. The agency has successfully secured approximately $200 million in funding to bolster its REEF Program, with contributions from local, state, and federal channels, including the Environmental Protection Agency's recent $55 million grant. These funds are allocated for new vessel acquisitions, diesel-to-zero-emission conversions, and related infrastructure electrifications. This forward-looking initiative by SF Bay Ferry continues to position the Bay Area as a leader in sustainable and innovative transportation infrastructure. Further details on SF Bay Ferry's projects and developments are available on their [media center](https://sanfranciscobayferry.com/media-center).