The new 40-metre ferries can transport up to 450 passengers and will service the busy commuter routes between Hong Kong and the islands of Lamma Island, Peng Chau, and Hei Ling Chau.
ABB has secured a propulsion single source vendor contract with Washington State Ferries (WSF), the United States' largest ferry system, for five new hybrid electric vessels
The ferries will operate services connecting Nanaimo with Gabriola Island, and Campbell River with Quadra Island. They are scheduled to commence operations by 2027.
Artemis Technologies has announced a new and exciting partnership with Red Funnel which will see the introduction of the Artemis EF-24 Passenger to Red Funnel's Southampton to West Cowes route in late 2025.
"Vittorio Morace" the world's first hybrid high-speed ferry to IMO HSC standard with a length of almost 40 metres is fast at sea and emission-free in harbour
The 180-metre-long ships will be able to accommodate 1,000 passengers as well as cargo freight. The Wärtsilä equipment for these ferries is scheduled to be delivered in mid-2025
