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Electri? cation

Ferries

Washington State DOT

Electri? cation of Ferries

By Maggie Fechter, electrical engineer and naval architect at Elliott Bay Design Group

Pictured above: An example of a charging arm mounted on a platform near the terminal. Once a vessel is secured at the dock, the arm connects, delivers power, and disconnects before departure. 16 | MN May 2026

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