VESSEL REVIEW | Eloise – Sweden’s Vasttrafik acquires double-ended commuter ferry

Swedish public transport company Vasttrafik has taken delivery of a new ferry to join its commuter vessel fleet that serves the city of Gothenburg. Built by Finnish shipy ..

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Work Boat World Passenger Vessel Orders and Deliveries Roundup – May 26, 2022

Both Ro-Pax and passenger-only commuter ferries are the focus of this latest roundup of passenger vessel deliveries to operators in Europe, the US, and Japan. Sweden̵ ..

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Gothenburg takes delivery of fourth ferry powered by EST-Floattech battery system

Battery room of electric ferry

The public transportation agency for the Gothenburg, Sweden, region — Västtrafik — has recently a taken delivery of the hybrid electric ferry Eloise. Built by Finnish shipbuilder Työvene, the 33-meter, double-ended commuter ferry is designed to carry up to 298 passengers and 80 bicycles at speeds of up to 11 knots.

It is Västtrafik’s fourth electric hybrid ferry to be powered by a battery system built by EST-Floattechn. Based on the company’s flagship Green Orca 1050 high energy battery system,...

https://www.marinelog.com/passenger/ferries/gothenburg-takes-delivery-of-fourth-ferry-powered-by-est-floattech-battery-system/