1. Market Opportunities IN Houston Maritime
Ken Huste, IN Houston
ÅKP seminar, Ålesund 2019

2. Washington State Ferries
Fleet Electrification
The 2040 Plan
Aging infrastructure
Overburdened fleet
Increased demand
13 total to be replaced
16 new vessels expected
5 newbuilds contracted (Olympic class)
50% to be built in a PNW yard
Terminal modifications
WSF operates the largest ferry system in the world million passengers in 2017, expected growth to 32 million by 2040.
Growth plan expected to give ferries a lifespan of years
Currently contracted 5 newbuilds electric hybrid Olympic Class (likely 7 years construction)
Long term goal, 10 more vessels
Terminal needs: Paint, charging infrastructure, technical needs, fare structure and collection modules

3. Fishing Vessels Renewing the Fleet Most vessels 40+ years old
Financing challenges
New Design/Technologies
Federal Government has offered some financing opportunities, which should help this get off the ground.

4. Offshore Wind The New Adventure New vessels needed
Installation vessels (purpose built)
Not US Built (too expensive)
SOV Vessels
DP2/DP3
Very high tech
Crew Boats
20-27m long
Catamaran hauls
Insulation vessels. There are no Jones Act vessels in existence at this point
Previously used Fred Olsen vessels, which was not an easy task as they could not dock in a US port.

5. Maritime, Past Projects
2018

6. Maritime, Current Projects

7. Thank you! Ken.Huste@innovationnorway.no +1 713-997-9897