Cruise & Ferry Review - Autumn/Winter 2025

Express 5 Now, Austal and Gotlandsbolaget are working on all-new catamaran, ‘Horizon X’, that is going to re-define commercial ferry capabilities; with a multi-fuel and hydrogen capable combined cycle powerplant and a class-leading, efficient hull design. This exciting new vessel, to be constructed at Austal’s world class Philippines shipyard, is designed to meet future climateneutral emissions targets, using fossil-free fuels, while also providing an exceptional customer experience for passengers. Talk to Austal today about flexible fuel solutions for your next high speed ferry build - and benefit from a better partnership. Find out more from the Austal team at Interferry 2025, or visit austal.com. As maritime fuel and power generation technology options continue to evolve, in an ambitious legislative environment and competitive global market, flexibility is key. Engaging a shipbuilding and through-life support partner like Austal, with innovative vessel designs and proven experience in delivering advanced technology and flexible fuel solutions, ensures you always have options – now and in the future. Austal delivered the 115 metre ‘Express 5’ for Molslinjen, featuring a for-but-not-with LNG-capable powerplant that delivers a powerful, yet economic and environmentally conscious solution. Having an immediate, positive effect on route passenger numbers and customer satisfaction upon introduction, Express 5 is a flexible platform, ready for future operating requirements. Molslinjen Express 5 Proposed hydrogen powerplant and heat exchanger; Gotland Horizon X hybrid electric natural gas hydrogen biofuel methanol austal.com Gotland Horizon X for flexible fuel & technology solutions A better partnership

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