Delaware River and Bay Authority greenlights major hybrid ferry project for the Cape May-Lewes Ferry

Cape May-Lewes Ferry will see new vessel in 2029

The Delaware River and Bay Authority has approved a $78 million bid for construction of a new vessel to replace the MV Cape Henlopen, the first of a possible entire new fleet. The post Cape May-Lewes Ferry will see new vessel in 2029 appeared first on Delaware Business Times.

New hybrid ferry to replace Cape Henlopen on Cape May–Lewes route

The Cape May–Lewes Ferry fleet is one step closer to going green with the addition of a new diesel-hybrid vessel.

Delaware River and Bay Authority greenlights major hybrid ferry project for the Cape May-Lewes Ferry

The Delaware River and Bay Authority has approved a $78.6 million contract to build a new diesel hybrid ferry for the Cape May-Lewes Ferry system, marking the fleet’s biggest upgrade in decades.

DRBA Commission awards contract to construct 'green' ferry to join Cape May–Lewes Ferry fleet

Delaware River and Bay Authority officials announced Dec. 2 that the addition of a new diesel-hybrid vessel is one step closer to joining the Cape May – Lewes Ferry fleet. The DRBA Commission unanimously voted to award a contract for the construction and outfitting of a new 75-car passenger/vehicle ferry to SENESCO Marine of North Kingstown, R.I. The project low bid was $78.6 million. The ferry will eventually replace the MV Cape Henlopen, a mor…

DRBA awards $79M contract for Cape May–Lewes hybrid ferry

The Delaware River and Bay Authority approved a major step in modernizing the Cape May–Lewes Ferry fleet. DRBA awarded a $78.6 million contract to Senesco Marine LLC to build a new diesel-hybrid, 75-car passenger/vehicle ferry. The new ferry will eventually replace the more than 40-year-old MV Cape Henlopen. Construction is set to begin early next year and then slated to wrap up for summer 2029. The updated vehicle will deliver significant envir…