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VIDEO: World’s largest battery-electric ship begins trials

VIDEO: World’s largest battery-electric ship begins trials

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jan 26, 2026 | Emissions, Energy transition, News, Passenger ships, Ship design, Ship propulsion, Shipbuilding

Incat Tasmania is building the world’s largest battery-electric ship. Last week, the ferry commenced harbour trials in the River Derwent for the first time. This marks the first occasion that Hull 096 has moved under its own battery-electric propulsion, signalling the...
World’s largest battery-electric ship powers up

World’s largest battery-electric ship powers up

by Mariska Buitendijk | Dec 18, 2025 | Emissions, Energy transition, News, Passenger ships, Ship design, Ship propulsion, Shipbuilding

Incat Tasmania has achieved a world first – on 14 December, the largest battery-electric ship ever constructed was powered up. It subsequently completed its first e-motor trial in Hobart, Tasmania. Hull 096, to be named China Zorrilla, is currently the world’s largest...
ABB trials new DP2 functionality on DEME’s new WTIV

ABB trials new DP2 functionality on DEME’s new WTIV

by Mariska Buitendijk | Dec 12, 2025 | Navigation, News, Offshore wind, Ship propulsion

ABB’s dynamic positioning class 2 (DP2) control solution has passed sea trials on board DEME’s newbuild wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV) Norse Wind. The solution enhances operational safety and decision making, and eliminates standby mode. ABB was able to...
120-m custom Amels on trials, Damen sells next Amels 80

120-m custom Amels on trials, Damen sells next Amels 80

by Mariska Buitendijk | Oct 14, 2025 | News, Ship design, Shipbuilding, Yachts

Last week, Damen Yachting reported that the 120-metre Amels Full Custom, Project Tanzanite, officially commenced sea trials. The news is followed by the sale of another Amels 80 Limited Editions, which is a proven platform that will be customised for the owner. The...
Q-CTRL’s quantum navigation on defence sea trials

Q-CTRL’s quantum navigation on defence sea trials

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jul 17, 2025 | Digitalisation, Navigation, Navy, News, Shipping

Q-CTRL has trialled its quantum sensing for navigation with Australian Defence on board the Royal Australian Navy’s Multi-role Aviation Training Vessel (MATV), MV Sycamore. The trials have demonstrated that a quantum-based navigation solution is resilient to external...
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