Corvus Energy has received a record order from Remontowa Shipbuilding in Poland for the supply of battery systems to seven new fully electric ferries. The ferries have been ordered by Scottish Government owned Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL).
It is the largest contract in Corvus Energy’s history, measured in USD value, and represents a significant milestone in advancing clean, sustainable ferry operations in the UK. Operating along Scotland’s west coast, these ferries will provide vital transport links for local communities while achieving zero-emission operations.
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Small Vessel Replacement Programme
The order forms part of CMAL’s ambitious plan to deliver seven new Loch-class electric ferries under its Small Vessel Replacement Programme (SVRP) — an initiative aimed at reducing emissions, modernising the fleet, and improving connectivity across Scotland’s Island communities. By joining this national effort to decarbonise transport, Corvus Energy reinforces its position as a trusted technology partner in the global transition toward zero-emission operations.
Each of the seven new car and passenger ferries will be equipped with 5.7-MWh Corvus Dolphin NxtGen Energy Storage Systems, representing a total capacity of 40 MWh. Corvus Energy will deliver the first system in 2026, followed by three in 2027 and another three in 2028.
Partners in zero-emission newbuilds
The vessels are the result of international collaboration: naValue (Germany) provided the concept design, LMG Marin (Norway) developed the basic design, and Remontowa Marine Design & Consulting (Poland) contributed the electrical and detailed design. Integration will be carried out by ABB.
The contract with Corvus builds on a long-standing collaboration between Remontowa Shipbuilding and Corvus Energy, which began in 2018. Over the years, Corvus has supplied battery systems via integrators to several of Remontowa’s newbuild projects — including both fully electric ferries and hybrid offshore vessels. Including the seven CMAL newbuilds, the total number of joint projects is close to twenty.
Picture: The seven all electric ferries, equipped with Corvus Dolphin Batteries will operate zero-emission on the Scottish west coast serving the routes: Colintraive–Rhubadoch, Sconser–Raasay, Tarbert–Portavadie, Iona–Fionnphort, Tobermory–Kilchoan, Lochaline–Fishnish and Tayinloan–Gigha (photo by naValue).
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