Hundreds gathered at the Incat Tamania shipyard in Hobart,Tasmania, today to witness the launch of Incat Hull 096 – the world’s largest battery-electric ship.
Constructed for South American ferry operator Buquebus, the 130 meter long vessel will operate entirely on battery-electric power when it enters service between Buenos Aires and Uruguay carrying up to 2,100 passengers and 225 vehicles across the River Plate.
“This is a historic day – not just for Incat, but for the future of maritime...