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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Corran Harbor Ferries Launches the *Mariner Wren*, the Pellam Sound's First All-Electric Passenger Ferry

Zero-emission crossings begin June 22, cutting 1,100 tonnes of CO₂ a year and shortening the trip to 28 minutes

CORRAN HARBOR, Maine, June 9, 2026 — Corran Harbor Ferries today unveiled the *Mariner Wren*, the first fully electric passenger ferry to serve the Pellam Sound, with daily service between Corran Harbor and Stillwater Island starting Monday, June 22. The 38-meter vessel carries up to 220 passengers and 24 vehicles and replaces a 1987 diesel ferry that had run the route for nearly four decades.

The *Mariner Wren* is expected to eliminate about 1,100 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually, roughly the yearly output of 240 gasoline-powered cars, and to cut onboard noise by more than 60 percent.

At a Glance

Built for the Sound

The vessel was designed with Halvorsen Marine Engineering and built over 19 months at the Tern Point Shipyard in Rockport, employing 85 local workers at peak production. Its battery bank recharges in 11 minutes at a new high-capacity shore charger at Corran Harbor, using the natural turnaround between sailings.

Passenger upgrades include a heated, glass-enclosed main cabin, step-free access to every deck, free Wi-Fi, and a covered bicycle and kayak area. A quieter ride and an open upper deck were top requests in a 2025 community survey of more than 3,000 island residents and seasonal visitors.

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