New Passenger & Car Ferry From Incat Is 100% Electric - CleanTechnica

The article highlights the launch of Hull 096, a groundbreaking 130-meter twin-hull fast ferry built by Incat Tasmania for South American ferry operator Buquebus. Scheduled to operate between Buenos Aires, Argentina, and Montevideo, Uruguay, this vessel is claimed to be the largest all-electric ferry in the world. Featuring a lightweight aluminum hull and a roll-on/roll-off (RoPax) design, Hull 096 can carry 2,100 passengers and crew along with 225 cars, and includes a large duty-free shop. It operates on 100% battery-electric propulsion with 40 MWh of batteries supplied by Norwegian company Corvus Energy, making its energy storage system the largest ever installed for maritime transport. The ferry’s water jet propulsion system, powered by eight electric motors from Wärtsilä, enables it to reach speeds of 25 knots, significantly faster than conventional ferries. This vessel represents a major milestone in maritime electrification, demonstrating the feasibility of large-scale