NORTH KINGSTOWN – A Rhode Island-built vessel recently launched as the first hybrid-powered commuter ferry manufactured in New England.
Senesco Marine last week held a dedication ceremony marking the inauguration of the Capt. Almer Dinsmore, a 154-foot vessel running on a hybrid diesel/electric propulsion system. The Maine State Ferry Service will operate the vessel.
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The Maine Department of Transportation and Casco Bay Lines had previously commissioned Senesco Marine to build the ferry, in addition to a second vessel, the Battery Steele.
Earlier in the year, these efforts attracted Biden-Harris administration officials to visit Senesco’s North Kingstown shipyard.
Jacquelyn Voghel is a PBN staff writer. You may reach her at Voghel@PBN.com.
