The electric ferry Ampere went into service in 2015. It was the world’s first electric ferry, and it has now sailed the equivalent of over 17 times around the equator.The 80-meter vessel
The electric ferry Ampere went into service in 2015. It was the world’s first electric ferry, and it has now sailed the equivalent of over 17 times around the equator.
The 80-meter vessel boasts about 11 tons of battery system.
This month, the world’s largest electric ferry built to date was launched at Incat in Tasmania, Australia. This 130-meter vessel boats 250 tons of battery system. The electrical system integration is by Wärtsilä and battery system by Corvus Energy.
In the May issue of Maritime Reporter magazine, Philip Lewis, Director of Research at Intelatus, looks at the current state of electric and hybrid-electric propulsion, reporting that about 65% of all operational and on order vessels are recorded as hybrid, where the batteries are charged by the main engines. A further 17% of the segment are plug-in hybrids that feature charging connections that allow for charging in port or at offshore locations. Pure electric vessels that feature only batteries account for 17% of the segment.
“It is comparatively easier to plan for 100% battery electric operations for vessels operating on a fixed route or close to charging infrastructure. But where vessels risk being away from
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