Browsing Tag

Marine

12 posts

News, insights and analysis regarding the adoption of electric boats and other water vessels and marine vehicles in Canada.

PEI Fishermen’s Association seeks vendor proposals for pilot hybrid vessel propulsion program

Hybrid or alternative fuel technologies for inshore vessels will be trialed and evaluated during the 2024 commercial fishing season

Commercial Electric and Zero Emission Vehicles, Electric Boats, Electric Vehicles Canada, Marine, Prince Edward Island (PEI)

Prince Edward Island Fishermens Association
August 24, 2023
3 minute read

Red and black tugboat in Vancouver harbour with Lion's Gate Bridge behind

HaiSea Marine debuts Canada’s first all-electric tugboat off Vancouver

The HaiSea Wamis, flagship of Haisea Marine, a Haisla Nation-Seaspan ULC joint venture , is one of three Canadian-designed electric tugs that will service a new LNG export facility in Kitimat, B.C.

Corvus Energy, Electric Boats, Haisla Nation, Marine, Seaspan

Josh Kozelj
July 27, 2023
3 minute read

Canadian Coast Guard adopts hybrid-electric vessel, explores low-carbon fuel options

Canada’s seafaring fleet is exploring multiple ways to reduce its carbon emissions with the Canadian Coast Guard opening bids to construct a hybrid-electric fishery research vessel and testing biodiesel blends to lower emissions in its combustion vessels

Electric Boats, fleet electrification, Marine

Emma Jarratt
October 6, 2022
3 minute read

maritime vessel called 'salty curls' coming alongside pier with lighthouse atop it

Atlantic Canada makes strides to decarbonize commercial marine vessels

With pressure building on the commercial marine sector to decarbonize, stakeholders in the Atlantic Provinces are taking the lead with pilot programs, vessel launches and policy research to develop new solutions for commercial watercraft

Electric Boats, Marine, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island (PEI)

Mehanaz Yakub
August 29, 2022
7 minute read

Two new electric ferries on display off shore

Sister electric ferries now en route to Amherst Island and Wolfe Island

The new electric ferries, which are crossing the Atlantic to reach their new Lake Ontario home, will be part of Canada’s ever-growing zero-emissions marine fleet

British Columbia B.C., Electric Boats, Marine, Nova Scotia, Ontario

Mehanaz Yakub
September 20, 2021
3 minute read

BC Ferries’ new hybrid-electric vessels just the start of a major electrification push

In an exclusive interview, BC Ferries CEO Mark Collins outlines his plan to convert at least half of the operator’s 36-vessel fleet to electric, updates his pitch for government support, and reflects on a disappointing lack of interest from Canadian shipyards

British Columbia B.C., Electric Boats, Marine

Kerry Banks
September 11, 2021
5 minute read

Riding the wave: Toronto Island ferry electrification one of several zero emission marine projects

Toronto Island Airport will soon be serviced by an all-electric ferry, while work is advancing on several other zero-emission vessel projects across the country

British Columbia B.C., Electric Boats, Marine, Nova Scotia, Ontario

James Paul
July 30, 2021
3 minute read

Nova Scotia to get first electric ferry in $3.3-million electrified transport and net-zero passenger terminal initiative

The Halifax Regional Municipality is adding an electric ferry to its public transportation fleet as part of electrification transition, it said in a June announcement

Electric Boats, Marine, Nova Scotia

Katie Ingram
June 22, 2021
2 minute read

Norway's electric ferries could serve as a model for Quebec industry. Source: Norled

Opinion

Let’s make electric ferries part of the recovery plan for Quebec

With the province’s expertise in batteries, EVs and ship building, and ready-made local markets, the ingredients for a Quebec electric ferry cluster are already in place

Electric Boats, Electric Mobility Canada EMC, Marine, Quebec

Christopher Ralph
June 9, 2020
5 minute read

Policy

As electric boats push off, where does Canada stand?

Both passenger ferries and pleasure crafts are beginning to electrify across Canada. As the sector comes to life, there is still much that can be done by forward minded policy leaders and investors

Electric Boats, Electric Vehicles Canada, Marine

Luke Sarabia
February 11, 2020
5 minute read