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A Maritime Milestone as the World's Largest Electric Ferry Completes Its First Ocean Voyage

The Optimist Daily
A Maritime Milestone as the World's Largest Electric Ferry Completes Its First Ocean Voyage

Photo: Juho Luomala / Unsplash

Originally ordered as a diesel vessel, the 130-meter 'Hull 096' was redesigned during construction to become the largest battery-electric vehicle ever built. Built by Tasmanian shipbuilder Incat, the historic vessel has successfully crossed the ocean, marking a monumental shift toward zero-emission maritime transit.

Originally ordered as a diesel vessel, the 130-meter ‘Hull 096’ was redesigned during construction to become the largest battery-electric vehicle ever built. Built by Tasmanian shipbuilder Incat, the historic vessel has successfully crossed the ocean, marking a monumental shift toward zero-emission maritime transit.

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