Electric ferries contract

Holland Shipyards Group has signed a contract for the vessels, due to be delivered at the end of 2022.

Aldermen Joost van der Geest, Hans Tanis and Theo Boerman, from Gorinchem, Altena and Hardinxveld-Giessendam respectively, signed the contract with Holland Shipyards Group.

‍”The fact that these ferries will soon be sailing in front of our own door makes it a great eye-catcher and a great company reference,” said Holland Shipyards director, Leendert Hoogendoorn.

Build starts November 

This November, Holland Shipyards Group will start building the emission-free ferries which have been designed by Coco Yachts, a Gorinchem-based ship designer. The all electric, aluminium ferries will measure 35,30 m by 7,30 m and have a capacity of 100 passengers and 100 cyclists.

During the tender process Holland Shipyards Group suggested a technical upgrade by increasing the battery capacity and amending ship propellers. With this upgrade the ferries will be able to sail with a higher speed, meaning Riveer can expand the sailing route for the new ferries.

By Rebecca Jeffrey