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Switch Maritime

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Impact investment, financing and operation of zero-emission water transport vessels

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Projects

New York City battery-powered ferry
A battery-powered ferry project announced by Switch Maritime for New York City, to be completed after the Water-Go-Round's debut.
planned 1 mention
Hydrogen fuel cell ferry fleet expansion
Switch Maritime's broader initiative to decarbonize water transport throughout America by working with existing ferry operators on both US coasts to provide capital and accelerate adoption of zero-emission water transportation.
announced 1 mention
North American zero-emission hydrogen ferry fleet
Development of a fleet of hydrogen-powered ferries aimed at decarbonizing maritime transport in North America.
announced 1 mention
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Facilities

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Sea Change (vessel)
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Products

Sea Change
North America's first commercial hydrogen ferry, designed for zero-emission passenger transport in the San Francisco Bay Area.
7 mentions
Water-Go-Round
A 70-foot, 84-passenger zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell ferry designed for operation in the California Bay Area. The ferry uses compact fuel cell stacks to convert hydrogen into electricity for electric drive propulsion.
1 mention
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Often mentioned with · Technologies

Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology
A technology that combines hydrogen and oxygen in a clean, electrochemical process to generate power, releasing only water vapor as a byproduct.
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Hydrogen Fuel Cells
Electrochemical devices that convert hydrogen and oxygen into electricity to power electric motors in aircraft.
3 mentions
Battery-electric propulsion
Vehicles powered by rechargeable battery packs that store electrical energy. Hyundai plans to develop multiple battery-electric vehicles as part of its clean transportation strategy.
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Often mentioned with · Locations

California
California
US 7 mentions
Washington
Washington
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Puget Sound
Puget Sound
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Often mentioned with · Projects

Sea Change
A 70-foot hydrogen fuel cell ferry designed to carry 75 passengers and produce zero emissions during operation. It is touted as the first vessel in the United States to be powered by hydrogen fuel.
under construction 5 mentions
Water-Go-Round
Development and demonstration of the first passenger hydrogen fuel cell ferry in the United States. A 70-foot aluminum catamaran designed to carry 84 passengers with a 22-knot top speed, powered by 360 kW of proton exchange membrane fuel cells and dual 300 kW electric motors.
announced 3 mentions
MV Sea Change pilot program
A pilot program to test the functionality of the hydrogen fuel powered ferry MV Sea Change in real-world conditions in San Francisco Bay.
operational 1 mention
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All American Marine shipyard
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waste facility
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MV Sea Change
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Often mentioned with · Products

Sea Change
North America's first commercial hydrogen ferry, designed for zero-emission passenger transport in the San Francisco Bay Area.
7 mentions
Water-Go-Round
The first passenger hydrogen fuel cell ferry in the United States. A 70-foot aluminum catamaran with a 22-knot top speed, capacity for 84 passengers, powered by 360 kW of proton exchange membrane fuel cells and dual 300 kW electric motors. The ferry produces zero emissions with water as its only byproduct and can operate for up to two days on a single hydrogen refueling.
2 mentions
Water-Go-Round
A 70-foot, 84-passenger zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell ferry designed for operation in the California Bay Area. The ferry uses compact fuel cell stacks to convert hydrogen into electricity for electric drive propulsion.
1 mention
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Often mentioned with · People

Pace Ralli
United States 5 mentions
Ashlynn Horras
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Jim Wunderman
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In the news (11)

Hydrogen Fuel Cells Propel NYC’s First Zero-Emission Ferry with $2M NYSERDA Grant
Founded in 2018, SWITCH Maritime focuses on enabling public and private ferry operators to transition from diesel-powered boats to zero-emission ferries. Their work includes the operational launch of the 'Sea Change' hydrogen fuel cell-electric ferry in San Francisco in 2024. The company recently secured new grants to
Hydrogen Fuel Cells Power U.S. Ferry Revolution as Maritime Partners Backs Sea Change
SWITCH Maritime is a U.S.-based impact investment firm focused on developing and financing zero-carbon maritime vessels for adoption by shipowners and operators. It manages the Sea Change project, America’s first hydrogen-powered ferry, as part of a broader initiative to enable the transition to carbon-free marine tran
First hydrogen fuel powered ferry in the word to provide SF passengers with free rides
SWITCH Maritime is mentioned in relation to the hydrogen fuel ferry, suggesting their involvement in the development or operation of such vessels.
Nexus Development Capital to invest in NA’s first zero-emission hydrogen ferry fleet
SWITCH Maritime is developing North America's first zero-emission hydrogen ferry fleet, with their flagship vessel being the 'Sea Change'.
The US’ first hydrogen ferry arrives in San Francisco for passenger testing
Owner of the Sea Change hydrogen ferry. SWITCH Maritime is developing hydrogen fuel cell solutions for maritime transport.
Sea Change hydrogen ferry to launch in San Francisco Bay next month
Switch Maritime is the company behind the Sea Change hydrogen ferry, with its chief executive Pace Ralli being a key figure in its development and launch.
Sea Change fuel cell ferry refuels in the United States for first time
Switch Maritime is the company behind the Sea Change ferry and intends to develop a series of H2 propulsion vessels. Their CEO, Pace Ralli, expressed optimism about the role of hydrogen in a carbon-free economy.
Sea Change hydrogen fuel cell ferry launches in California
Co-launched the Sea Change hydrogen fuel cell ferry and provided private capital funding for the project.
The first North American commercial hydrogen ferry is in the works
SWITCH Maritime LLC is the company moving forward with the Water-Go-Round project to bring North America's first commercial hydrogen ferry into operation. They are responsible for the overall project and have awarded construction contracts.
First American hydrogen fuel cell vessel’s construction shipyard selected
Investment platform and primary funder of the Water-Go-Round project, with a mission to construct the first zero-emission vessel fleet in North America.
New partnership announced for San Francisco hydrogen fuel ferry
Impact investment fund that has partnered with GGZEM to finance and operate a fleet of hydrogen fuel cell-powered ferries and other clean water transport solutions.

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