Energy Efficiency, GHG Emissions, Industrial  -  May 5, 2023

Mackinac Island Ferry Commits to Green Marine Certification

Mackinac Island Ferry Company (MIFC) joined Green Marine, an environmental certification program that encourages maritime enterprises to exceed regulatory standards and take tangible action for the preservation of the environment. 

Results are independently verified every two years with individual performance publicly reported annually.

“We are proud of our commitment towards keeping the Straits of Mackinac clean and pristine,” said Jerry Fetty, CEO at MIFC, in a statement.  

MIFC received an EGLE Fuel Transformation program grant to convert the Chippewa ferry from diesel to electric propulsion. This conversion will be completed in Michigan and will impact air quality through significant reductions in GHG emissions (14,152 metric tons C02e) and nitrogen oxides (887 metric tons). 

MIFC continues to utilize alternative energy sources, such as offering a full Tesla supercharging station at its Mackinaw City dock, and three EV charging stations at its St Ignace Dock, while having multiple electric vehicles currently in use on the dock. 

The company is also reducing wastewater levels by recycling used boat oil and vegetable oil from Mackinac Island restaurants for heating purposes.

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