Washington Island Ferry Line Key
Project Information
Vessel: MV Robert Nobel Project: Engine Repower
Location: Washington Island, Wisconsin
Number of Engines: Two Project Year: 2012
Funding Agency: US EPA- National Clean Diesel Funding Assistance Program
Madeline Island Ferry Line Key
Project Information
Vessel: MV Bayfield Project: Engine Repower
Location: Madeline Island, Wisconsin Number of Engines: Two Project Year: 2012 Funding Agency: US EPA- National Clean Diesel Funding Assistance Program
The inhalation of diesel emissions can trigger adverse health problems, including chest pain, coughing, throat irritation and congestion and can worsen bronchitis, emphysema and asthma. Emissions from older marine vessels can contribute to air pollution by producing particulate matter (PM) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) that can be harmful to not only the ferry operator and passengers, but also to the surrounding communities and environment. SIG staff, through a grant provided by the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) National Clean Diesel Funding Assistance Program, facilitated efforts to reduce emissions from two Wisconsin ferry operators.
Washington Island Ferry Line (WIFL) and Madeline Island Ferry Line (MIFL) were awarded funds to help offset the cost of repowering the engines on WIFL’s MV Robert Noble and MIFL’s MV Bayfield. Operating approximately 280 days per year, these ferries serve as the primary provider of transportation to and from the islands for passengers, vehicles, and freight. These repower projects will assist the ferry lines in achieving better fuel efficiency and help improve air quality by producing fewer emissions.
Estimated Project Benefits:
CO2 Reduced- 2130 tons
NOx Reduced- 110 tons
PM Reduced- 1.75 tons
Diesel Savings- 192,000 gal
Fuel Cost Savings- $864,000