ABB to power CMAL's 7 new all-electric ferries

Swiss technology company ABB has won an order with Poland-based shipbuilder Remontowa Shipbuilding to supply power distribution and propulsion systems for seven all-electric double-ended ferries ordered by Scotland’s maritime player Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL).

The vessels are scheduled for delivery to CMAL between late 2027 and early 2029.

ABB has also been selected as the sole supplier responsible for delivering shore power solutions across multiple CMAL ferry terminals, beginning with Kennacraig and Port Askaig.

As part of the ship owner’s ‘Small Vessel Replacement Programme’ aiming to achieve a substantial renewal of the small vessel fleet and associated port upgrades, the 50-meter ferries are expected to bring enhanced resilience and sustainability to the CMAL fleet. They will serve nine routes in the Clyde and Hebrides region on Scotland’s west coast, each transporting up to 200 passengers and 24 cars at a time – with the exception of one vessel, which has capacity for 250 passengers and 16 cars.