Marine Log’s 38th annual FERRIES Conference, set for November 4–5, 2025 in Jersey City, N.J., will feature a standout session on the legacy and future of hybrid-electric ferry operations. Capt. Ryan O’Rourke of Rivers of Steel and Ryan Bishop of Siemens Energy will co-present “Pioneering Sustainability: 16 Years at the Helm of America’s First Hybrid-Electric Passenger Vessel,” sharing real-world lessons from the M/V Explorer—the nation’s first hybrid-electric ferry. Attendees will gain peer-to-peer insights into operational challenges, community engagement, and the evolution of hybrid propulsion, with actionable takeaways for ferry operators, policymakers, and maritime innovators. The FERRIES 2025 event will also showcase global case studies, emerging propulsion technologies, funding strategies, and the latest in ferry safety and cybersecurity.