New York bill would ban diesel ferry purchases from 2028 and require zero-emission fleet by 2032
In the United States, Safety4Sea reported on May 19, New York State lawmakers introduced the Clean Ferries Bill, requiring publicly funded operators to buy only zero-emission vessels from 2028 and convert all public vessels in state waters to zero-emission by 2032, to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions linked to respiratory illness.
The bill directs state energy authorities to study charging infrastructure along major waterways including the Hudson River. Supporters including Pacific Environment and the Sierra Club argue the shift would also cut long-term operating costs through fuel savings.
Category: Sustainable Marine Fuels
