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Ferry services connect many coastal communities that would otherwise —requirerequiringrequiredrequires lengthy road journeys to reach the mainland. Modern vessels are designed to —withstandwithstandingwithstoodwithstands rough seas safely, and schedules are usually —plannedplanningplanplans around tidal patterns to avoid delays. Some operators have begun —introducingintroduceintroducedintroduces electric ferries to cut fuel costs and emissions.