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ABB stock takes third hybrid ferry role in Washington program

Published on 11/11/2026 at 10:25 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
ABB stock is tied to a Washington State Ferries program as ABB supplies the third hybrid-electric newbuild. The vessel is planned for zero-emission port use.

ABB expands ferry electrification role

  • ABB will supply and integrate the power and propulsion system for a third hybrid-electric ferry in Washington State Ferries' program.
  • The vessel will use a 13.2-megawatt-hour energy storage system designed for zero-emission operations on short routes and in port.
  • The wider program envisages up to 16 hybrid-electric ferries by 2040.
ABB, CH0012221716, Illustration mit AI erstellt.
ABB, CH0012221716, Illustration mit AI erstellt.

ABB will supply and integrate the power and propulsion system for a third hybrid-electric newbuild ferry for Washington State Ferries, extending its role in the program from two vessels to three. MarineLink reported the development on Wednesday, November 11, citing ABB information dated October 29.

The vessel will use ABB's Onboard DC Grid and Power and Energy Management System. The solution is designed to coordinate available power sources and energy storage, reducing reliance on diesel engines during operation. ABB will also provide marine automation, propulsion drives and motors, transformers, low-voltage systems, uninterruptible power supplies, remote diagnostics, propulsion shafting, propellers, steering gear and rudders, as well as engineering and commissioning support.

Battery capacity anchors the project

The integrated battery system has a capacity of 13.2 megawatt-hours. It is designed to enable all-electric, zero-emission operation on short routes and while the ferry is in port. Washington State Ferries burns about 19 million gallons of diesel each year, according to the MarineLink report, while its electrification program targets lower emissions through 2040.

The third vessel forms part of a broader plan for up to 16 hybrid-electric ferries by 2040. ABB's involvement therefore extends beyond a single delivery and gives its marine electrification business another reference project in the United States. The report does not provide a contract value or delivery date.

ABB stock remains event-driven

ABB stock traded at 76.78 euros on Lang & Schwarz at 10:16 CET on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. The ferry announcement adds an order-related operating detail to the investment case, but its direct financial contribution cannot be assessed from the disclosed terms.

ABB Ltd at a glance

  • Company: ABB Ltd
  • ISIN: CH0012221716
  • Lang & Schwarz quote: 76.78 euros at 10:16 CET on November 11, 2026
  • Project: Third hybrid-electric Washington State Ferries newbuild

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