The largest battery-powered ship in the world was launched in Hobart on Friday, with the development being called a giant leap in sustainable shipping.
It was built by Tasmania-based Incat, which called it the most important, ambitious and most complex project the company has ever done.
The ship called Hull 096 was built for South American ferry operator Buquebus and will ply between the capital of Argentina, Buenos Aires and Uruguay.
The vessel has over 250 tonnes of...