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Damen delivers Germany’s first all-electric ferry

Damen delivers Germany’s first all-electric ferry

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jan 31, 2025 | Emissions, Energy transition, News, Passenger ships, Ship design, Shipbuilding

On the 15th of January, Damen Shipyards handed over Germany’s first, all-electric catamaran (E-Kat) ferry to its operator, AG Reederei Norden-Frisia. Capable of taking up to 150 passengers, the vessel will operate between Norddeich and Norderney on the East Frisian...
Wet batteries cause serious fire on catamaran

Wet batteries cause serious fire on catamaran

by Mariska Buitendijk | Aug 14, 2024 | Maritime accidents, News, Passenger ships, Shipping, SWZ|Maritime

Pinpoint the location of a fire and release a fire suppression agent quickly and, if possible, automatically. The Nautical Institute gives this advice in a new Mars Report in which a fire erupted in a passenger catamaran vessel’s battery room. The Nautical...
World’s largest battery-powered vessel under construction

World’s largest battery-powered vessel under construction

by Mariska Buitendijk | Aug 24, 2023 | Emissions, Energy transition, News, Passenger ships, Ship design, Ship propulsion, Shipbuilding

Incat Tasmania is building the world’s first zero-emission Ro-Pax ferry for South American Buquebús. With an overall length of 130 metres, it will be the largest ever vessel of its type, while it is also the world’s first zero-emission, lightweight catamaran. Wärtsilä...
Tuco Marine launches electric catamarans ready for autonomous use

Tuco Marine launches electric catamarans ready for autonomous use

by Mariska Buitendijk | Sep 29, 2021 | Autonomous operation, News, Passenger ships, Ship design

Danish Tuco Marine has launched a new ProZero CityHopper line of catamarans. The new range features electric drive line and zero-emission vessels and the boats are prepared and ready for autonomous use as well as manned operations. The ProZero CityHopper Line is a...
Doeksen’s LNG catamaran Willem Barentsz wins Shippax Technology and Design Award

Doeksen’s LNG catamaran Willem Barentsz wins Shippax Technology and Design Award

by Mariska Buitendijk | Sep 28, 2021 | Maritime awards, News, Passenger ships

The Willem Barentsz, the first LNG ferry in the Netherlands, has won the international Shippax Technology and Design Award 2021. The jury praised the LNG propulsion system, the heat recovery system and its solar panels. The ferry Willem Barentsz is operated by Rederij...
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