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CNG fuelled ferry wins student design contest

CNG fuelled ferry wins student design contest
A team of students from the University of British Colombia has won a competition to design a safe, affordable ferry for use in emerging markets.

The World Ferry Safety Association (WFSA) asked students to design a ferry suitable for developing markets.

The team from the University of British Colombia took the $5,000 first price with a design for monohull vessel that had exceptional stability characteristics. The ferry feature CNG fueled engines and disabled access.

“All teams were technically strong and many had innovative approaches,” said Roberta Weisbrod, executive director of the WFSA.