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Laura Hyde |
Incat Tasmania will design and build two new state-of-the-art battery-electric ferries for leading Danish ferry operator Molslinjen.
Each 129-metre-long ferry will accommodate 1,483 passengers and 500 cars and will be powered by approximately 45,000-kilowatt hour battery systems. They will sail on the Kattegat route between Jutland and Zealand in Denmark at speeds over 40 knots, eliminating thousands of tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually, according to Incat Tasmania.
“These new vessels for Molslinjen mark a turning point not just for Incat but for the global maritime industry,” said Robert Clifford, chairman of Incat Tasmania. “They are part of a new class of high-speed, low-emission ships that are redefining what’s possible at sea. We’re honoured to again partner with Molslinjen, and proud to help them deliver real environmental change on one of Europe’s busiest ferry routes.”
Early-stage construction will begin in the coming months, with delivery of the first vessel scheduled for late 2027.
“Incat has a long and trusted relationship with Denmark through our work with Molslinjen, and I’m particularly proud to see this next chapter unfold,” said Craig Clifford, managing director at Incat Tasmania, who also serves as the Honorary Consul for Denmark in Tasmania. “These vessels will connect communities across the Kattegat with high-speed, clean energy technology, and they’ll be built right here in Tasmania.”