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VIDEO: Danish e-ferry sets new world distance record

The pioneering Danish e-ferry Ellen has racked up another record, becoming the world’s longest-range fully-electric ferry by sailing 50 nautical miles (92 kilometers) on a single battery charge.

In service since 2019, the vessel operates between the Danish islands of Ærø and Fynshav. Designed by Jens Kristensen Consulting Naval Architects and built by the Søby Værft shipyard, the ferry is just under 60 meters long with a breadth of approximately 13 meters. It operates at speeds of 12-12.5 knots,...

https://www.marinelog.com/passenger/ferries/video-danish-e-ferry-sets-new-world-distance-record/

Auckland to introduce its first two fully electric fast ferries

Interior view of electric ferry

Auckland, New Zealand, is aiming to operate an entirely electric fleet of passenger ferries by 2040, which is expected to save one million tons of CO2 annually.

Initially, Auckland Transport will operate its first two electric fast ferries across all major inner and mid-harbor services, providing a pathway for further ferry electrification in the future.

The ferries are set for delivery in 2024. They will be owned and operated by Auckland Transport and are being built with the support of NZD 27...

https://www.marinelog.com/passenger/ferries/auckland-to-introduce-its-first-two-fully-electric-fast-ferries/

PODCAST: Danfoss Editron and Volvo Penta talk electrified solutions and sustainability

In this edition of Marine Log’s Listen Up! podcast, we talk to Erno Tenhunen, marine director of Danfoss Editron, and  Johan Inden, president of Volvo Penta Marine Business Unit, on how Danfoss Editron’s new partnership with Volvo Penta will promote marine industry sustainability. 

We also explore how the cooperation will support commercial marine customers’ transitions into electrified solutions, accelerate sustainability across the marine industry, and set higher standards in the...

https://www.marinelog.com/podcasts/podcast-danfoss-editron-and-volvo-penta-talk-electrified-solutions-and-sustainability/

Fully-electric ferry completes inaugural round trip

The first fully-electric, high-speed passenger ferry in the southern hemisphere last month completed its inaugural round trip for New Zealand’s East by West Ferries.

The 19 meter long ferry, the Ika Rere, can carry up to 132 passengers on routes across Wellington Harbor at an operational speed of 20 knots. It has been designed and built to complete one return run of 25 kilometers before charging dockside at a rate of 1 megawatt for 15 minutes while passengers disembark and board.

As we reported...

https://www.marinelog.com/passenger/ferries/fully-electric-ferry-completes-inaugural-round-trip/

Danfoss drivetrain picked to power Electra electric ferry

Alameda, Calif.-based marine technology startup Boundary Layer Technologies has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with Danfoss’ Editron division for the electrical drivetrain system that will power its hydrofoiling electric ferry (e-ferry), Electra.

Boundary Layer Technologies unveiled the Electra concept in October last year. The ferry is designed to have a range of up to 100 nautical miles and a cruising speed of 40 knots.

“Danfoss’ experience as a world leader and trusted partner for several...

https://www.marinelog.com/passenger/ferries/danfoss-drivetrain-picked-to-power-electra-electric-ferry/

New Zealand operator orders plug-in hybrid fast ferry

Auckland, New Zealand, operator Fullers360 has ordered its first plug-in electric hybrid ferry. Designed by Incat Crowther, the 34.6- by 9.5-meter vessel will carry 299 passenger and have a service speed of 22 knots. To be built by Whanganui, New Zealand, based Q-West Boat Builders, it will operate on Fuller360’s Devonport route, saving an expected 750,000 kg of CO2 annually.

Inside the ferry

The vessel’s drivetrain consists of four Danfoss EM-PMI540-T4000 electric motors directly mounted to...

https://www.marinelog.com/passenger/ferries/new-zealand-operator-orders-plug-in-hybrid-fast-ferry/

Delivery journey is “ultimate sea trial” for MHO-Co CTVs’ power system

Volvo Penta electric IPS

MHO-Co’s two new advanced hybrid crew transfer vessels (CTVs) – MHO Asgard and MHO Apollo – have now completed their delivery journey from China’s AFAI Southern Shipyard to Ejsberg, Denmark.

The 12,000 mile voyage was the ultimate sea trial for the vessels’ power system. The result of a collaboration between Volvo Penta and Danfoss Editron, the fully integrated solution is made up of a Danfoss Editron electric drivetrain supported by Volvo Penta variable speed gensets that drive two of the...

https://www.marinelog.com/technology/delivery-journey-is-ultimate-sea-trial-for-mho-co-ctvs-power-system/

South Korea’s first commercialised hydrogen electric boat officially unveiled

South Korea’s first commercialised hydrogen electric boat officially unveiled

  • Unveiled at the 2021 Busan International Boat Show, the Hydrogenia is South Korea’s first commercialised hydrogen electric boat.
  • The development of the boat is part of South Korea’s 2030 Green Ship-K Promotion Strategy, which aims to increase the advancement and broader use of low carbon ship technology.
  • Danfoss Editron’s compact and lightweight drivetrain technology enables space and weight savings, leaving more...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/06/21/south-koreas-first-commercialised-hydrogen-electric-boat-officially-unveiled/

Thailand’s first fleet of fully-electric passenger ferries to hit the water in 2020

Thailand’s first fleet of fully-electric passenger ferries to hit the water in 2020

  • The fleet of 27 fully-electric catamarans will help clean Bangkok’s air and transform the city’sChao Phraya River.
  • Danfoss Editron is providing the electric drivetrain systems for the catamarans, which are smaller, lighter and more efficient than hydraulic alternatives.
  • The project is part of Energy Absolute’s ambitious plans to promote and increase alternative energy methods of transport in Thailand.

BANGKOK,...

https://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2020/10/01/thailands-first-fleet-of-fully-electric-passenger-ferries-to-hit-the-water-in-2020/

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