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Eco-friendly ferry will serve New York attractions
Statue Cruises has signed an agreement with Derecktor Shipyards in Bridgeport, Conn., to build world's first hybrid ferry to use hydrogen fuel by April 2011. Statue Cruises will use the vessel in New York harbor for ferry trips to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.
The new 1,400-horsepower vessel, dubbed the New York Hornblower Hybrid, will run on a combination of energy generated by tier-2 diesel engines, hydrogen fuel cells, solar panels and wind turbines. Power will come from a proton-exchange membrane fuel cell that turns hydrogen into electricity. In addition, solar panels and wind turbines will help power the vessel, and the diesel engines will kick in to cover any additional energy needs.
“By combining hydrogen, solar and wind power, the Hornblower will minimize its environmental impact as we transport guests to popular national landmarks like the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island,” says Terry MacRae, ceo of Statue Cruises and Hornblower Cruises & Events. “Our goal is to reduce emissions to the greatest extent possible, with a goal in the future to eliminate them entirely during a cruising day,” “
The 600-passenger vessel will feature an outdoor sundeck and two large interior decks – including one with glass walls that showcase the region's landmarks and cityscapes. In addition to its eco-friendly energy systems, the vessel will also utilize a variety of green materials, including recycled glass countertops, LEED-certified carpet and aluminum wall coverings, flat-panel LED video screens, LED lighting and low-VOC paints.
Two years ago, Statue Cruises launched the first hybrid ferry in the U.S., the San Francisco Hornblower Hybrid.
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