World’s Largest Electric Ship Launches in Tasmania, Set to Transform Maritime Transport
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📰 The quick summary: A Tasmanian boatbuilder has launched the world’s largest electric ship, measuring 130 meters long and capable of carrying 2,100 passengers and 225 vehicles across the Argentina-Uruguay border.
📈 One key stat: The electric ship is equipped with more than 250 tonnes of batteries and has over 40 megawatt-hours of installed capacity, four times larger than any previous maritime installation.
💬 One key quote: “We’ve been building world-leading vessels here in Tasmania for more than four decades, and Hull 096 is the most ambitious, most complex, and most important project we’ve ever delivered,” the chairman of Incat, Robert Clifford, said.
1️⃣ The big picture: Australian shipbuilder Incat has achieved a major milestone in sustainable transportation with the launch of Hull 096, dubbed the world’s largest electric ship. The 130-meter vessel was constructed in Tasmania for South American ferry operator Buquebus to transport passengers between Buenos Aires, Argentina, and Uruguay. Powered entirely by battery-electric technology, the ship can carry up to 2,100 passengers and 225 vehicles across the River Plate. This landmark vessel represents a significant advancement in zero-emission maritime transport, demonstrating that large-scale electric ships are now a viable reality.
2️⃣ Why is this good news: This massive electric vessel eliminates harmful emissions from what would otherwise be a fossil-fuel powered ferry route, directly addressing the 3% of global emissions attributed to the shipping industry. The revolutionary design proves that large passenger and vehicle transport can operate sustainably without compromising capacity or performance. Its energy storage system, connected to eight electric-driven water jets, showcases cutting-edge maritime technology that can inspire similar transitions worldwide. As a regular ferry service, the project provides an ideal real-world testing ground for electric shipping technologies that could eventually be applied to cargo ships and other commercial vessels.
3️⃣ What’s next: The Hull 096 will soon depart for South America to begin service between Argentina and Uruguay. The successful implementation of this electric ferry will provide valuable data on large-scale maritime battery operations. Incat plans to build more sustainable ships both in Australia and overseas, potentially revolutionizing the global shipping industry.
Read the full story here: The Guardian – ‘World’s largest’ electric ship measuring 130 metres launched by Tasmanian boatbuilder
