Incat Tasmania to build electric ferries for Denmark
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Tasmania-based shipbuilder Incat says it has been selected to design and build two new state-of-the-art battery-electric ferries for Danish ferry operator Molslinjen<\/a>. The vessels, each 129 meters (423 feet) long and powered by approximately 45,000 kWh battery systems, will operate on the busy Kattegat route between Jutland and Zealand, forming part of the world\u2019s largest electrification project at sea.<\/p>\n This significant international order further cements Incat\u2019s position as a leader in sustainable shipbuilding, with construction already well advanced on Hull 096, the world\u2019s largest battery-electric ship, and Hull 100, a 78-meter (256-foot) next-generation hybrid ferry.<\/p>\n \u201cThese new vessels for Molslinjen mark a turning point not just for Incat but for the global maritime industry,\u201d said Robert Clifford, Incat\u2019s chairman. \u201cThey are part of a new class of high-speed, low-emission ships that are redefining what\u2019s possible at sea. We\u2019re honored to again partner with Molslinjen, and proud to help them deliver real environmental change on one of Europe\u2019s busiest ferry routes.\u201d<\/p>\n The construction of these vessels commence as Incat prepares to expand its production facilities at Prince of Wales Bay in Tasmania. The expansion will allow the shipbuilder to double its capacity and workforce over the next three years and significantly increase the number of large ships it can deliver annually.<\/p>\n \u201cThis project aligns perfectly with our strategic vision,\u201d Clifford added. \u201cAs global demand for sustainable ferries accelerates, our expanded facilities will ensure we\u2019re ready to lead the way in both innovation and volume.\u201d<\/p>\n The project also represents a strengthening of ties between Australia and Denmark. Craig Clifford, Incat Tasmania\u2019s managing director, who also serves as the honorary consul for Denmark in Tasmania, said the partnership reflects a shared commitment to the green transition.<\/p>\n \u201cIncat has a long and trusted relationship with Denmark through our work with Molslinjen, and I\u2019m particularly proud to see this next chapter unfold,\u201d said Craig Clifford. \u201cThese vessels will connect communities across the Kattegat with high-speed, clean energy technology, and they\u2019ll be built right here in Tasmania.\u201d<\/p>\n Early-stage construction of the vessels will begin in the coming months, with delivery of the first vessel scheduled in late 2027. Once operational, the ferries will each carry up to 1,483 passengers and 500 cars, operating at speeds over 40 knots, and eliminating thousands of tonnes of CO\u2082 emissions annually.<\/p>\n The post Incat Tasmania to build electric ferries for Denmark<\/a> appeared first on Marine Log<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n