San Francisco Bay Ferry joins Green Marine certification program

San Francisco Bay Ferry has joined Green Marine, the maritime sector's leading voluntary environmental certification initiative. This commitment highlights its dedication to advancing eco-friendly ferry services, contributing to a sustainable future for the San Francisco Bay Area.

"Joining Green Marine's robust program aligns with our fundamental values," said Jim Wunderman, Chair of the SF Bay Ferry Board of Directors. "Using the program's detailed framework will continually guide our efforts to advance our environmental performance."

David Bolduc, President & CEO of Green Marine, expressed his support for San Francisco Bay Ferry joining the program. "We applaud San Francisco Bay Ferry’s decision to join our North American network of like-minded ship owners," he stated. "Becoming part of Green Marine provides a structured framework to strive towards meaningful and achievable environmental goals, increasing performance, and raising industry benchmarks."

San Francisco Bay Ferry will conduct an in-depth assessment of its environmental practices to achieve Green Marine certification. This detailed evaluation covers issues such as greenhouse gases and air pollutants, oily discharge, waste management, and ship recycling. The certification process is rigorous and transparent, with results independently verified every two years and individual results released annually.

About San Francisco Bay Ferry

SF Bay Ferry is a regional public transit agency tasked with developing, operating and expanding ferry service on the San Francisco Bay and with coordinating the water transit response to regional emergencies. The agency operates ferry routes connecting the cities of Alameda, Oakland, Richmond, San Francisco, South San Francisco and Vallejo.