1. James A. Barker
Seastreak, LLC
Presentation to:
Ferry Transport Committee
Of the Transportation Research
Board
Midyear Conference and Meeting
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3. SEASTREAK’S FLEET
SEASTREAK NEW YORK
SEASTREAK WALL STREET SEASTREAK NEW JERSEY
SEASTREAK HIGHLANDS
2 x MTU 16V4000 4 x Cummins KTA50
Total HP: 4,920 Total HP: 7,500
2 x CP Wheels 4 x Water Jets
Service Speed 32 Kts Service Speed 36 Kts
505 Passengers 505 Passengers
Emissions Reduced by 34%
4. SEASTREAK’S FLEET
MARTHA’S VINEYARD EXPRESS AND WHALING CITY EXPRESS
2 x MTU 16V2000 1,410 HP EA
2 x Fixed Pitch Propellers
Max Service Speed 28 KTS
150 Passengers
5. SEASTREAK’S FLEET
OCEAN STATE
2 x MTU 12V2000 1050 HP EA
2 x Fixed Pitch Wheels
Service Speed 26 Kts
150 Passengers
15. WALL STREET WAKE REDUCTION
• Weight savings of 20,000 lbs.
• Inboard rotating propellers
– Dissipates energy
• Propellers recessed in
tunnels
• Resulting in:
– Significantly reduced wake
wash.
– Fewer slow-bells.
– Reduced impact on the
environment.
16. DOCKING SYSTEMS
• Seastreak vessels are capable of bow or side
loading at most public facilities in NYC.
• Our vessels 9’ freeboard was not compatible with
the East River barges until recently.
18. Seastreak High Speed Ferry Service
Daily:
• 13 Round-trips to Manhattan
• Service Seven Days/Week
Special Events:
• Direct service to Martha’s
Vineyard
• Sandy Hook Beach Excursions
• Trips to Yankees and Mets
Stadiums
• Summer Sunset Cruises
• Fall Foliage Cruises
• Oktoberfest at Bear Mountain
• Trips to West Point Football
Games
