Viking Line to deploy 'world's largest' all-electric ferry on Helsinki-Tallinn route

Finland-based shipping company Viking Line is to launch an emission-free route between Helsinki and Tallinn, Estonia, which will be serviced by what is hailed as “the world’s biggest” all-electric passenger car ferry.

As disclosed, Viking Line has submitted a funding application to the EU’s Innovation Fund for the construction of the ferry. Christened Helios, the vessel could enter service in the Gulf of Finland as soon as the 2030s.

Developed by Viking Line’s team, the ferry concept was based on a research collaboration between the Finnish firm, shipbuilder Rauma Marine Constructions and a number of other partners.

The ferry will reportedly be equipped with a battery capacity of around 85-100 megawatt hours (MWh). It is set to transport up to 2,000 passengers across the Gulf in just over two hours. As disclosed, the length of the concept vessel is 195 meters. Its width is envisioned to be 30 meters, while the unit is projected to achieve a speed of approximately 23 knots.

According to Viking Line, the ferry will necessitate a charging capacity of over 30 MWh.

Speaking on the development, Viking Line’s