In a significant step fpr South Korea\u2019s strategy for maritime decarbonization, Busan Port Authority (BPA) has officially launched Korea\u2019s first state-owned all-electric ferry, with the end-to-end electric power and propulsion system supplied by ABB.<\/p>\n
Korean media reports say that the ferry is called the e-Green, has a length of 40 meters, a beam of 11 meters and can carry up to 88 passengers.<\/p>\n
Built by Busan\u2019s Kangnam Corporation,<\/a> the new passenger ferry is the first of a planned 140 state-owned vessels that will be replaced by vessels running on cleaner energy sources by 2030<\/a>, in line with environmental legislation. Sustainable ferries will play a significant role in South Korea\u2019s goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, as set out in the country\u2019s Green New Deal announced in 2020.<\/p>\n \u201cThis vessel demonstrates Busan Port Authority\u2019s commitment to cleaner, smarter port operations,\u201d said Woong-Ki Lee, port manager, Busan Port Authority. \u201cBy introducing an all-electric ferry to serve our North\u2013South Port connection, we are reducing local emissions and noise while providing a replicable model for future harbor craft. ABB\u2019s integrated electric propulsion and energy storage system has given us the efficiency, safety, and reliability we need to deliver a better experience for passengers and a healthier environment for our city.\u201d<\/p>\n ABB\u2019s Onboard DC Grid power distribution system<\/a> ensures optimal delivery of battery output to the vessel\u2019s subsystems, with ABB\u2019s PEMS power and energy management system controlling overall power distribution, increasing fault tolerance, and providing a high degree of reliability.<\/p>\n During operations, the ferry is remotely monitored and supported by experts from ABB\u2019s global network of ABB Ability collaborative operations centers. Remote support and connectivity, together with advanced data analytics enabled by the ABB Ability remote diagnostics system, further enhance the vessel\u2019s operational safety and optimize performance while helping to promptly detect and correct faults on board.<\/p>\n Equipped with two 1,068-kilowatt-hour battery packs for emissions-free operations, the vessel will take approximately one hour and 30 minutes to fully charge the battery using 500 kW of power, which enables about two hours of operation.<\/p>\n While the vessel is berthed, it is connected to the shore charging station via a stable optical communication link, allowing automatic control of charging and discharging from aboard.<\/p>\n \u201cThe launch of this new passenger ferry is testament to both Busan Port Authority\u2019s and South Korea\u2019s decarbonization ambitions and provides a blueprint in pursuit of increasing energy-efficiency and reducing emissions,\u201d said Riccardo Repetto, global segment manager, short distance shipping, at ABB\u2019s Marine & Ports division. \u201cThe project also demonstrates the power of ABB\u2019s Onboard DC Grid The post South Korea\u2019s first state-owned all-electric ferry is powered by ABB<\/a> appeared first on Marine Log<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n![\"all-electric](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marinelog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/korfercenter.jpg?resize=700%2C525&ssl=1\")
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as an enabling platform for cleaner maritime operations. We are proud to have played an integral role in delivering South Korea\u2019s first state-owned all-electric ferry.\u201d<\/p>\n![\"-electric](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marinelog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/korferhoriz.jpg?resize=700%2C525&ssl=1\")