Electric propulsion for green Danish ferries

The image shows a render of the Molslinjen high-speed catamaran ferry

Source: Incat Tasmania

Denmark is taking a major step toward zero emission shipping with the introduction of two new high-speed electric ferries.

Wärtsilä Corporation will supply the full electric propulsion package, including waterjets, for two battery-powered catamarans being built for Danish ferry operator Molslinjen at the Incat shipyard in Tasmania.

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