# Electric ships **URL:** \ **Category:** Marine Engineering\ **Created:** [August 7, 2019, 9:35am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/electric-ships/52325 "2019-08-07T09:35:03Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2019, 9:35am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/electric-ships/52325/1 "2019-08-07T09:35:03Z")
Japan it not going to be left behind in the race to develop new green maritime technolog: > **[MOL joins Asahi Tanker on the electric vessel circuit -](https://splash247.com/mol-joins-asahi-tanker-on-the-electric-vessel-circuit/)** > > Four Japanese companies are joining forces to develop and promote the infrastructure necessary to drive the use of electrically powered vessels. Asahi Tanker, a pioneer in this field, has teamed with Exeno Yamamizu Corporation, Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL)... The first electric powered ferry has already entered service: > **[Oshima delivers Japan’s first battery-powered ship -](https://splash247.com/oshima-delivers-japans-first-battery-powered-ship/)** > > Nagasaki-based Oshima Shipbuilding, best known for its range of bulk carriers, has delivered Japan’s first vessel to run solely on battery power. The ferry, , uses a storage battery not only to provide propulsion but also supply power to... ---
**Author:** ![jimrr](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/jimrr/32/38358_2.png) [@jimrr](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/jimrr)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2019, 2:01pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/electric-ships/52325/2 "2019-08-08T14:01:23Z")
I believe the electric craze has to benefit from better storage capability (visualize Star Trek) and much faster recharge rates. ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2019, 2:53pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/electric-ships/52325/3 "2019-08-08T14:53:22Z")
The technology is already in place and the fleet of battery powered vessel, mostly ferries, are growing by the day: [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2018-03-13/the-next-ship-you-board-might-run-on-batteries](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2018-03-13/the-next-ship-you-board-might-run-on-batteries) Inductive charging in 10 min. or less may be the key that make this possible: > **[Wireless charger for electric ships](https://www.theexplorer.no/solutions/wartsila--wireless-charger-for-electric-ships/)** > > Wireless charging could be the future for electric ships. New technology from Wärtsilä is helping to make it happen. Reading time: 2 min In Norway it is the aim to have at least 70 fully electric powered ferries in operation by end of 2021: > **[From political ambitions to zero emissions](https://www.regjeringen.no/no/aktuelt/from-political-ambitions-to-zero-emissions/id2626995/)** > > Speech by Prime Minister Erna Solberg at the opening ceremony of Siemens' new battery factory in Trondheim, 28 January 2019. Hydrogen power MAY be the solution on longer routes and for other types of vessels. The first such ferry is under construction and will enter service in spring 2021: [https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/277732/norled-picks-westcon-to-build-worlds-1st-hydrogen-ferry/](https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/277732/norled-picks-westcon-to-build-worlds-1st-hydrogen-ferry/) ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2020, 12:08pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/electric-ships/52325/4 "2020-08-29T12:08:25Z")
Electric ships are coming around the world: > **[Electric ships: the world’s top five projects by battery capacity](https://www.ship-technology.com/features/electric-ships-the-world-top-five-projects-by-battery-capacity/)** > > Electric ships need big batteries that can last for longer periods of time. We list the world’s five biggest electric ships in terms of battery capacity. Not least Electric ferries: > **[Bangkok becoming electric ferry capital of the world - Plugboats](https://plugboats.com/bangkok-becoming-electric-ferry-capital-of-the-world/)** > > With more than 200 e-ferries planned, Thailand’s ‘Venice of the East’ could be on its way to becoming the electric ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2020, 9:58pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/electric-ships/52325/5 "2020-10-06T21:58:35Z")
The first electric ferry built in the US: > **[First American-Built Electric Passenger Vessels Enter Service](https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/first-american-built-electric-passenger-vessels-enter-service)** > > On Tuesday, the Maid of the Mist tour operation at Niagara Falls will welcome its first passengers a... The earlier one was a refit. ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2020, 1:13pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/electric-ships/52325/6 "2020-10-08T13:13:45Z")
A bright future for electric propulsion of ships?: > **[A bright future for electric propulsion](https://www.rivieramm.com/news-content-hub/a-bright-future-for-electric-propulsion-61193)** > > Vessel owners are beginning to recognise the financial and environmental benefits of investing in hybrid and electric propulsion for tugs, workboats and ferries In Norway the fleet of electric powered ferries are expanding rapidly, largely thanks to the advanced technology for rapid recharging: > **[Advanced Ferry Charging Systems for Norwegian Terminals](https://www.marinelink.com/news/advanced-ferry-charging-systems-norwegian-482261?utm_source=MR-ENews-Weekdays-2020-10-08&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MR-ENews&fbclid=IwAR3c7NvrSzlc_xGixOYCV0MR0CtzoaVf7mrWP0gc9ywOZw96hYvTNXM4cvU)** > > The electric ferry Suloey is about to dock at the Hareid ferry terminal in Norway following a trip made in headwinds that required… ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2021, 10:01pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/electric-ships/52325/7 "2021-01-15T22:01:11Z")
From the left wing rag Maritime Executive: > **[Chinese All-Electric River Cruise Vessel is Set to Break Records](https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/chinese-all-electric-river-cruise-vessel-is-set-to-break-record)** > > Wuxi Saisiyi Electric Technology, asubsidiary of China Shipbuilding Corporation, is set to deliver o... ---
**Author:** ![jimrr](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/jimrr/32/38358_2.png) [@jimrr](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/jimrr)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2021, 6:11pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/electric-ships/52325/8 "2021-01-16T18:11:09Z")
i didn’t read all that but here and in Europe there are many plans to backup solar/wind power with battery farms. Even the most ambitious plans will net MAYBE 20 minits of use for a average sized city … can you imagine running general dynamics or McDonald Douglas for a shift on battery power? Its just feel good political moves at this stage… it’ll be a few years till we have batteries like seen on star trek, when we get there it’ll be feasible. sure, they ran subs on batteries and can do it with ships too but there are limitations. ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2021, 2:47pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/electric-ships/52325/9 "2021-01-26T14:47:09Z")
Contradiction in term?: > **[Brodosplit Will Build the World's Largest Electric-Powered Sailing Ship](https://www.total-croatia-news.com/lifestyle/49957-brodosplit-will-build-largest-green-sailing-ship-in-the-world)** > > Brodosplit will build the world's largest electric-powered sailing ship, leaving no carbon footprint in the environment. ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2021, 12:19pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/electric-ships/52325/10 "2021-05-13T12:19:42Z")
Not intended as main power for large ship, but some extra power “up your sleeve” is always nice to have: [https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/full-power-of-current-direct-project-brought-into-focus/](https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/full-power-of-current-direct-project-brought-into-focus/) ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2021, 11:02am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/electric-ships/52325/11 "2021-08-24T11:02:06Z")
> **[All-electric ship to help boost green transportation | Hellenic Shipping News...](https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/all-electric-ship-to-help-boost-green-transportation/)** ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/8/a/8a26a0fd1093bc9175294db2c09d64fdc0107693.jpeg) Changjiang Sanxia =: Three Gorges ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2021, 8:15pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/electric-ships/52325/12 "2021-09-21T20:15:06Z")
> **[ESL Shipping contracts Indian yard for series of electric hybrid vessels -...](https://splash247.com/esl-shipping-contracts-indian-yard-for-series-of-electric-hybrid-vessels/)** > > AtoB@C Shipping, a Swedish subsidiary of ESL Shipping, part of the Aspo Group, will build a series of six electric hybrid vessels. These new 1A ice class vessels claim to cut greenhouse gas emissions, including CO2, per cargo unit transported by... ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2022, 12:02pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/electric-ships/52325/13 "2022-01-09T12:02:39Z")
Electric yacht: > **[Rossinavi reveals all-electric 40-metre catamaran](https://marineindustrynews.co.uk/rossinavi-reveals-all-electric-40-metre-catamaran/)** > > Italian yard Rossinavi has revealed its first fully electric catamaran concept, the Sea Cat 40. The 42.75-metre catamaran design is said to have been inspired by phytoplankton, a type of marine algae that can convert sunlight into energy. Similarly,... It had to come. (If nothing else, for the bragging rights) ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2022, 1:03pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/electric-ships/52325/14 "2022-01-10T13:03:04Z")
Refurbish ferry is back in service after being electrified: > **[PortsToronto airport shuttle ferry re-enters service after battery retrofit -...](https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/passenger-vessel-world/ro-pax/portstoronto-airport-shuttle-ferry-re-enters-service-after-battery-retrofit/)** > > The PortsToronto-owned ferry Marilyn Bell I, which connects passengers, vehicles and supplies to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, is now fitted with a lithium-ion power .. ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2022, 5:57pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/electric-ships/52325/15 "2022-01-23T17:57:11Z")
More river shuttle ferries are entering service this year. This time on the river Thames in London: [https://www.thamesclippers.com/news/hybrid-boats-to-revolutionise-sustainable-river-travel](https://www.thamesclippers.com/news/hybrid-boats-to-revolutionise-sustainable-river-travel) ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2022, 10:52am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/electric-ships/52325/16 "2022-01-24T10:52:52Z")
Electric ferry goes south: ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/6/d/6d78cbec289b5a7a2a0a57ad64d4aec59368212c.jpeg) [Southern Hemisphere’s first fully electric passenger ferry launches in New Zealand | Danfoss](https://www.danfoss.com/en/about-danfoss/news/dps/southern-hemisphere-s-first-fully-electric-passenger-ferry-launches-in-new-zealand/#:~:text=Southern%20Hemisphere's%20first%20fully%20electric%20passenger%20ferry%20launches%20in%20New%20Zealand,-Wednesday%2C%20January%2019&text=East%20by%20West%20Ferries%20has,the%20first%20quarter%20of%202022). ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2022, 2:57pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/electric-ships/52325/17 "2022-01-30T14:57:28Z")
First electric ferry in India: ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/7/e/7e364830b72bf41cc95fe83cd236f955ef807f8b.jpeg) > **[Indian Register of Shipping classes first 100 pax hybrid catamaran (battery...](https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/indian-register-of-shipping-classes-first-100-pax-hybrid-catamaran-battery-powered-ferry/)** > > Indian Register of Shipping has recently classed a hybrid catamaran (battery powered) ferry – ‘Water Metro-01’. It is the first in a series of 23 such vessels being built by Cochin Shipyard Ltd. As decarbonisation gathers pace, industry stakeholders... ---
**Author:** ![jimrr](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/jimrr/32/38358_2.png) [@jimrr](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/jimrr)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2022, 4:58pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/electric-ships/52325/18 "2022-01-30T16:58:36Z")
The last I read current solar cells develope about 10-15% of theoretical capacity. I’m sure batteries are not near that. I haven’t cared enough to research it but there are probably similar theories out there regarding theoretical batttery capacities. ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2022, 8:42pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/electric-ships/52325/19 "2022-03-25T20:42:37Z")
> **[Cosco orders all-electric feeder vessels to carry boxes on the Yangtze - The...](https://theloadstar.com/cosco-orders-all-electric-feeder-vessels-to-carry-boxes-on-the-yangtze/)** > > Shanghai Pan-Asia Shipping, the intra-Asia unit of Cosco Shipping Lines, has signed time-charter agreements with leasing affiliate Cosco Shipping Development (CSD) for two electric 700 teu feeder vessels. CSD ordered the vessels from affiliated... ---
**Author:** ![KPChief](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/kpchief/32/26_2.png) [@KPChief](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/KPChief)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2022, 9:02pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/electric-ships/52325/20 "2022-03-25T21:02:44Z")
> **[New Orleans Startup Seeks to Develop Swappable-Battery Electric Ships](https://www.maritime-executive.com/editorials/new-orleans-startup-seeks-to-develop-swappable-battery-electric-ships)** > > A duo of graduates from the US Merchant Marine Academy have started a company called Fleetzero, whic... Can it beat the trucking freight rates? [Next page](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/electric-ships/52325.md?page=2)