Marine battery manufacturer AYK Energy has secured a landmark contract to supply batteries for the world’s first fully electric intercontinental fast ferries, connecting Europe and Africa.
Spanish ferry operator Baleària will operate two cutting-edge catamaran ferries powered entirely by electric propulsion for the 18-mile journey between Tarifa, Spain and Tangier, Morocco at speeds of up to 26 knots.
The ferries, being built at the Armon Shipyard in Gijón, will each have a capacity of 225 vehicles and 804 passengers. They will be equipped with 13.8MWh of battery power, distributed across four electric propulsion units. This setup will ensure completely emission-free journeys.
AYK Energy’s founder, Chris Kruger, expressed that the company felt “honored” to be chosen for the project, highlighting the role of AYK’s Spanish agent Vulkan Española S.A. and its team, led by José Ignacio Cuenca, in securing the deal. According to Kruger, AYK’s battery solutions are not only safe and cost-effective but also
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