Electric Orkney Project Launches Game-Changing Hydrofoil Vessel ‘Zevi 1’

In a bold stride toward the future of clean maritime transport, Artemis Technologies has delivered its cutting-edge electric hydrofoil vessel, Zevi 1, to the Orkney Islands—marking a major milestone for the ambitious Electric Orkney project. Sleek, silent, and sustainable, this next-generation workboat is set to transform how island communities connect, setting the stage for a

HAV Group Secures Contract to Deliver Onshore Charging Stations for Norled Ferries in Northern Norway

HAV Group’s energy design and smart control systems division has been awarded a contract to deliver three advanced onshore charging stations for Norled, one of Norway’s leading ferry operators. The charging systems will be installed at the ports of Stokkvågen, Lovund, and Træna in Northern Norway, supporting Norled’s transition to more sustainable ferry operations.The new

AET and Fleetzero sign agreement to develop longest-range hybrid electric vessel

AET, a leading owner and operator of maritime transportation assets and specialised services, has signed an agreement with Fleetzero, a developer and manufacturer of modular marine batteries for hybrid and electric ships, to develop the world’s longest-range plug-in hybrid-electric vessel.   Under the agreement, one of AET’s Lightering Support Vessels (LSV) will be retrofitted with

San Diego-Coronado route to welcome all-electric, zero-emission ferries

Flagship Cruises & Events with headquarters in San Diego has received $15.2 million in funding from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to create a pair of fully electric zero-emission ferries to serve the San Diego to Coronado route. The CARB Advanced Technology Demonstration and Pilot Project grant is a component of California Climate Investments,

Työvene gets a €20 mn order from Sweden for battery-hybrid ships

Työvene will construct two plug-in battery-hybrid ships in its €20 million plus contract, which is based on a concept created by Norwegian ship designer Multi Maritime AS. The vessels will serve the route between Strömstad and the Koster islands on Sweden’s west coast. This will be Torghatten’s first regular ferry service in Sweden, beginning in

ABS approves HD KSOE’s nuclear-electric propelled vessel design

ABS has given its preliminary permission to a groundbreaking nuclear-powered containership developed by HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE). A 15k TEU vessel’s innovative design includes a propulsion system that generates power using a supercritical carbon dioxide (SCO2) system and heat using a molten salt reactor (MSR). ABS finished design assessments in accordance

First all-electric ferry in world marks its tenth birthday

The electric propulsion system of MF Ampere, which was introduced on the Lavik-Oppedal route, has produced “exceptional” results and lessened the environmental effect of ferry travel. An important step toward decarbonizing Norway’s transportation sector was taken when CO2 emissions were cut by 2,700 tons per year. The operational cost of each voyage has been lowered

Electric passenger catamaran arrives in Norddeich

The E-Kat will travel CO2-free to the North Sea Island of Norderney and back about eight times a day with up to 150 passengers during 2025’s high season. The journey time will be approximately 30 minutes. Once back in Norddeich, the battery will be recharged in about 28 minutes before the E-Kat can then start