They’re not just possible but off the drawing board and on the water according to this article in Manufacturers’ Monthly. It heralds a whole new era in a sustainable maritime future.
The proof was the launch of a ship like no other into Hobart’s River Derwent. It the largest electric powered ship ever seen measuring 130 metres in length – and marks a significant moment for Australian manufacturing.
Built by Incat in Tasmania, it shows that large scale low-emission ships are viable. No wonder it’s captured worldwide coverage.
The importance of the launch cannot be underestimated as the maritime sector faces immense pressure to decarbonise. Although lightweight craft have been converted to electric or hybrid it’s never been done on this scale.
No wonder Incat are now in talks with international operators keen to decarbonise their fleets.
Hundreds and possibly thousands of jobs could be created as a result as Incat positions itself to be a global leader in large scale low-emission shipping. See the full article with more detail.