San Francisco Bay Ferry

Limited Pier 41 Short Hop Service on July 27-28

tomhall — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 23:21:38 +0000

Limited Pier 41 Short Hop Service on July 27-28 tomhall Fri, 07/26/2024 - 16:21

Due to vessel availability, limited service will be available on the Pier 41 Short Hop on Saturday, July 27 and Sunday, July 28. Sea Change, the new hydrogen ferry, will not operate due to a mechanical issue.

The only departures available on the Pier 41 Short Hop for the weekend are listed below.

FROM DOWNTOWN S.F. (GATE F) TO PIER 41: 10:35 AM, 1:25 PM, 5:50 PM

FROM PIER 41 TO DOWNTOWN S.F.: 10:55 AM, 1:45 PM, 6:10 PM

We apologize for the inconvenience.

World’s First Entirely Hydrogen-Powered Ferry Welcomes Passengers on July 19 in San Francisco Bay

amatsui — Fri, 12 Jul 2024 21:32:51 +0000

World’s First Entirely Hydrogen-Powered Ferry Welcomes Passengers on July 19 in San Francisco Bay amatsui Fri, 07/12/2024 - 14:32

San Francisco, CA — July 12, 2024 — Today San Francisco Bay Ferry and a group of private and public sector partners launched the MV Sea Change, the world’s first commercial passenger ferry powered 100% by zero-emission hydrogen fuel cells. The vessel will begin service to the public on July 19, offering free transportation between Pier 41 and the Downtown San Francisco Ferry Terminal.

The Sea Change represents an enormous milestone toward efforts to decarbonize the maritime industry. It will operate as a part of the San Francisco Bay Ferry network for a six-month demonstration period designed to showcase the application of fuel cell technology as a viable strategy for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving air quality. The vessel emits only water vapor, a portion of which is remineralized and used in the onboard water fountain, making it the only vessel in the world with drinkable emissions.

The vessel is owned by SWITCH Maritime, and was developed by the company with support from a grant provided by the California Air Resources Board (CARB). The demonstration service is made possible thanks to sponsorships from a group of partners including Chevron New Energies; the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway, and Transportation District; and United Airlines. The service will be operated by San Francisco Bay Ferry’s contract operator, Blue & Gold Fleet.

“California is a global leader in the fight against the climate crisis, pioneering new technologies to ramp up clean energy and cut pollution — that’s why the zero-emission Sea Change is so exciting,” said California Governor Gavin Newsom. “I’m proud of our state’s role in advancing these innovations, and of our state’s public and private sector partners for bringing them to market and demonstrating their viability.”

“The Sea Change is a real-world, practical example of how the government and private sector can work together to help demonstrate the commercial viability and increase consumer confidence in hydrogen,” said Austin Knight, vice president, Hydrogen, Chevron New Energies. “Hydrogen can play a key role in achieving a lower carbon future for public transportation. At Chevron we are focused on building partnerships to develop a large-scale hydrogen business to help advance energy progress.”

According to the Congressional Budget Office, transportation is the largest source of carbon dioxide emissions in the United States. Advances in hydrogen fuel cell technology and other lower carbon or net neutral technologies come at an important time as 2024 is projected to be one of the hottest years on record.

The Sea Change is part of California Climate Investments, a statewide initiative that puts billions of cap-and-trade dollars to work, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, strengthening the economy, and improving public health and the environment, particularly in disadvantaged communities.

The Sea Change was developed in California and built by All American Marine in Bellingham, WA. “We’re very proud that this state-of-the-art vessel was built in Washington, and we are thrilled that it will be put into operation in the San Francisco Bay Area,” said Washington Governor Jay Inslee. “The Sea Change is a great example of Washington and California collaborating toward our shared goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and create a more sustainable future. I look forward to taking a ride next time I’m in San Francisco.”

“Providing access to this world-first technology for the thousands of future Sea Changepassengers is a key step toward protecting the environment,” said Jim Wunderman, Chair of the San Francisco Bay Ferry Board of Directors. “We have worked hard alongside our partners to make this groundbreaking ferry a reality, but it will be the passengers who bring it to life.”

"As a long-time advocate of Bay Area transit innovation and a member of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, I am thrilled to support the launch of the world's first commercial hydrogen fuel ferry. The Sea Change will be a national model and represents a bold milestone in the future of clean energy transportation and infrastructure,” said U.S. Rep. Kevin Mullin, CA-15.

"The launch of the one-of-a-kind MV Sea Change represents a historic investment in the future of clean energy transportation and infrastructure in the United States,” said U.S. Rep. Jared Huffman, CA-2. “It should come as no surprise to see the Bay Area ferry service on the forefront of green transit innovation.“

“The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is excited to witness the clean transportation future in action with the launch of the MV Sea Change and is proud to be part of the partnership that made this vessel a reality. Thanks to cap-and-trade dollars at work through our California Climate Investments, innovative and sustainable transportation options like the Sea Change are being developed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve public health, particularly in California’s most vulnerable communities,” said CARB Chair Liane Randolph.

“We are thrilled to partner with San Francisco Bay Ferry and others to bring the first hydrogen passenger ferry to the Bay Area,” said Denis Mulligan, General Manager of the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District. “This demonstration project provides an exciting glimpse into the clean and bright future of Bay Area water transportation.”

“The Sea Change represents an exciting transition to carbon-neutral fuel sources, charting a new course toward a cleaner future,” said Patrick Murphy, President of Blue & Gold Fleet.

“This is not just the start of service for the Sea Change, but hopefully also the start of much more active investment in the energy transition of the maritime industry in California and beyond,” said Pace Ralli, CEO of SWITCH Maritime.

MV Sea Change is a 70-foot, 75-passenger catamaran ferry featuring an integrated hydrogen power system from Zero Emission Industries (ZEI) with 360kW of PEM fuel cells,100kWh of Li-Ion battery storage, and 600kW of electric motor propulsion, providing a top speed of 15 knots and service speed of 8-12 knots.

ABOUT SAN FRANCISCO BAY FERRY
San Francisco Bay Ferry is a regional public transit agency tasked with developing, operating, and expanding ferry service on the San Francisco Bay and with coordinating the water transit response to regional emergencies. The agency operates ferry routes connecting the cities of Alameda, Oakland, Richmond, San Francisco, South San Francisco, and Vallejo. San Francisco Bay Ferry operates the cleanest ferry system in the country and is poised to reduce emissions even further with the launch of the nation’s first network of high-speed, rapid-charging, zero-emission ferries as part of its Rapid Electric Emission Free (REEF) Ferry Program. More information is available at https://sanfranciscobayferry.com/media-center.

MEDIA INQUIRIES:
Alexis Matsui, matsui@watertransit.org, 925-787-6367
Sarah Egerman, sarah@mackenziesf.com, 415-640-8519

VISUAL ASSETS:
Sea Change Event Photos
Sea Change Photos and Videos

Tickets for Redwood City Ballpark Ferry Service Now On Sale

rregan — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 23:00:38 +0000

Tickets for Redwood City Ballpark Ferry Service Now On Sale rregan Thu, 07/11/2024 - 16:00

Weekend Oracle Park Ferry Service Changes in Effect

tomhall — Fri, 05 Jul 2024 16:42:16 +0000

Weekend Oracle Park Ferry Service Changes in Effect tomhall Fri, 07/05/2024 - 09:42

San Francisco Bay Ferry will be introducing direct Oracle Park Ferry service for all weekend Giants games in San Francisco starting Saturday, July 14.

For the rest of the 2024 season, all weekend Giants games at Oracle Park will be served by direct service connecting Vallejo, Oakland and Main Street Alameda to Oracle Park. As a result, the Ballpark Short Hop will be suspended for the remainder of the season.

What's Changing?

If you are a baseball game ferry rider, starting July 14:

All weekend games at Oracle Park will have direct service between Vallejo, Oakland and Main Street Alameda and Oracle Park
The Ballpark Short Hop between the Downtown S.F. Terminal and Oracle Park is suspended

Giants game dates which previously would have been served by the Ballpark Short Hop will now have direct service between Vallejo, East Bay on the following dates:

July 14
July 28
August 10
August 11
September 1
September 15
September 28
September 29

If you are planning on taking the ferry to the game on any of the above dates, tickets are now on sale for direct ferry service to Oracle Park.

> Purchase Direct Ferry Tickets: Oakland & Alameda - Oracle Park

> Purchase Direct Ferry Tickets: Vallejo - Oracle Park

NOTICE: If you've already purchased tickets for any of the above games on our regular services + the Ballpark Short Hop, feel free to let us know and we'd be happy to refund your original ferry ticket. Reach out to us on our Contact Us Page.

We Heard You

This midseason service adjustment is in response to very high weekend ridership and passenger feedback requesting additional capacity both for baseball and regular weekend ferry riders.

This increase in direct ballpark service will free up weekend capacity on regularly scheduled service for non-baseball ferry riders at the Downtown S.F. Terminal and shorten the travel time for baseball fans getting to and from Oracle Park. We have appreciated your patience and look forward to welcoming you aboard!

New Oakland Alameda Water Shuttle Launches July 17

tomhall — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:48:16 +0000

New Oakland Alameda Water Shuttle Launches July 17 tomhall Wed, 07/03/2024 - 07:48

SF Bay Ferry Commits to Major Enhancement, Expansion and Electrification of Regional Water Transit

tomhall — Fri, 10 May 2024 19:31:48 +0000

SF Bay Ferry Commits to Major Enhancement, Expansion and Electrification of Regional Water Transit tomhall Fri, 05/10/2024 - 12:31

Assemblymember Wilson, Partners Welcome MV Delphinus to SF Bay Ferry Fleet

tomhall — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 16:37:35 +0000

Assemblymember Wilson, Partners Welcome MV Delphinus to SF Bay Ferry Fleet tomhall Tue, 03/26/2024 - 09:37

Free Coffee Now Available During Morning Commute

tomhall — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 15:29:29 +0000

Free Coffee Now Available During Morning Commute tomhall Wed, 01/17/2024 - 07:29

SF Bay Ferry Wins $16 Million Grant to Push Fleet Electrification Plan Forward

tomhall — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 19:49:00 +0000

SF Bay Ferry Wins $16 Million Grant to Push Fleet Electrification Plan Forward tomhall Thu, 11/30/2023 - 11:49

Warriors Ferry Service Available From Oakland

tomhall — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 14:46:58 +0000

Warriors Ferry Service Available From Oakland tomhall Thu, 10/26/2023 - 07:46