Golden Gate Ferry advances fleet overhaul, plans service expansion

Golden Gate Ferry advances fleet overhaul, plans service expansion

Marin’s ferry system is moving into a new era. Last month, the board governing Golden Gate Ferry approved spending more than $118 million to begin replacing the agency’s aging fleet. The expenditure includes a $92.4 million base contract with Mavrik Marine Inc. of Washington state to construct the first two of the new high-speed vessels. “Our passengers, they’ll notice some more reliable service, more modern boats,” said Michael Hoffman, deputy …