The following are reports of demonstrations and studies sponsored by MARAD, managed by MARAD, or developed in cooperation with other entities:

• A demonstration of biodiesel fuel and diesel air humidification on a Blue & Gold ferry in cooperation with the San Francisco Water Transit Authority - Final Report BioDiesel WTA .pdf

• A comparison of air emissions from ferries vs. cars in the San Francisco Bay Area - Final Report Calstart SF Bay Ferry Emissions.pdf

• In-Situ engine emissions testing and comparison for a high speed ferry and competing land transit vehicle, Phase 1: (next Phase awaiting funding) - Final Report Emission Comparison.pdf

• Feasibility study for converting a Red & White ferry on San Francisco Bay to dual fuel (Natural Gas/Diesel) - Final Report Ferry Dual Fuel Conversion.pdf

• A Study of the use of sodium borohydride as a carrier of hydrogen on board vessels - Final Report Hydrogen on Demand.pdf

• Results of a test designed to determine if off the shelf fuel cells can respond to regulatory requirements for use on vessels - Final Report SurePower Fuel Cell Dynamic Response.pdf

• A study investigating the requirements of on board emissions testing - Final Report-UDMay2003formatted.pdf

• Results of testing on a natural gas ferry in Norfolk, VA, and comparison to a diesel ferry - Final Report-WVU_Elizabeth River Ferries Feb 03 report.pdf 

• U.S. Maritime Administration sponsored Dr. James J. Corbett, University of Delaware, to develop a Decision Framework for Emission Control Technology Selection. The document develops a decision framework applicable for considering emission control technologies on marine engines. The framework is informed by standard decision theory, and maintains an open structure so that operators with specific vessels may adapt it and so that technology attributes that may differ from those provided. Decision Framework for Technology Selection.pdf  

• A PowerPoint presentation on a Hydrogen Fuel Cell demonstration project managed by Seaworthy Systems and sponsored by Center for the Commercial Deployment of Transportation Technology Center (CCDoTT).  Hydrogen Fuel Cell for Marine Ops.pdf  

• A report of emissions generated by a high-speed ferry operated by SCX. Report includes emission tests for the baseline engines and for an air humidification (fumigation) system and both high and low sulfur fuel. The project was sponsored by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and managed by MARAD. Testing was performed by West Virginia University.   SCX Ferry Report.pdf 

• Research on exhaust emissions reduction technologies for large marine diesel engines sponsored by MARAD and written by Matson Navigation Company, Inc. Emission Reduction Technologies - Matson.pdf

• A paper for the 2003 MEETS Conference authored by MARAD, NAVSEA, West Virginia University, John J. McMullen Associates and University of Delaware. The paper discusses the need for a set of widely accepted protocols, delineates the challenges presented by on-site testing in a marine environment, discusses testing approaches and instrumentation, defines areas requiring further research, and sets forth recommendations for future actions that could be undertaken to move the process of normalizing requirements forward.   Advocating the Development of Universal Onboard Marine Emission Measurement Protocols.pdf