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The longest journey with an electric ferry takes place in Denmark

The electric ferry ELLEN has been on her maiden voyage between Søby and Fynshav south of Funen in Denmark.To the Danish Maritime Authority, this is the culmination of a project where the Danish Maritime Authority has been the involved authority – not …

Aug 19, 2019 / Vessels

ABB to power Iceland’s first electric ferry

New electric ferry to operate on an Icelandic route known for its harsh weather conditions will benefit from efficiency and sustainability enabled by ABB’s technology.ABB will supply integrated power and electric storage solutions to the Icelandic …

Feb 13, 2019 / Vessels

Norway Builds World's First Hydrogen Ferry

The world’s first hydrogen-electric ferry will be built by Norled. It will be put into operation in Rogaland, Norway in 2021.According to a press release from the Norwegian shipping company, the Norwegian Public Roads Administration and Norled AS …

Jan 14, 2019 / Vessels