Incat Tasmania

BATTERY HYBRIDS & FULL-ELECTRIC VESSELS

BATTERY HYBRIDS & FULL-ELECTRIC VESSELS

The world’s largest battery-electric ship has reached another major milestone after being successfully loaded aboard the heavy lift vessel Black Marlin in Hobart ahead of its voyage to South America.

3rd August 2026

Electric ferry begins global journey

3rd August 2026

BATTERY HYBRIDS & FULL-ELECTRIC VESSELS

BATTERY HYBRIDS & FULL-ELECTRIC VESSELS

Incat Tasmania has reached another defining moment in maritime history, with the world’s largest battery-electric ship commencing harbour trials in the River Derwent in Tasmania for the first time.

30th January 2026

WATCH: World’s largest electric ship trialled

30th January 2026

ELECTRIFICATION AND BATTERY HYBRIDS

ELECTRIFICATION AND BATTERY HYBRIDS

Incat Tasmania and Danish ferry operator Molslinjen have signed a contract for a third fully battery-electric high-speed ferry in what is described as the world’s largest maritime electrification project.

5th December 2025

Incat to supply third battery-electric ferry for Molslinjen

5th December 2025

BATTERY HYBRIDS & FULL-ELECTRIC VESSELS

BATTERY HYBRIDS & FULL-ELECTRIC VESSELS

With the exception of a small number of tugs and naval submarines powered by lead acid batteries, the use of energy storage systems on commercial vessels has a history of just over…

9th October 2025

Batteries growing bigger and energy options multiply

9th October 2025

BATTERY HYBRIDS & FULL-ELECTRIC VESSELS

BATTERY HYBRIDS & FULL-ELECTRIC VESSELS

Wärtsilä has been contracted to deliver a fully integrated electric propulsion package with waterjets for two new high-speed catamaran ferries ordered by Danish operator Molslinjen. The vessels, which will be battery-electric, are…

10th September 2025

Battery-electric catamarans for Kattegat route to feature Wärtsilä waterjet propulsion

10th September 2025

BATTERY HYBRIDS & FULL-ELECTRIC VESSELS

BATTERY HYBRIDS & FULL-ELECTRIC VESSELS

Construction of Incat’s latest 78-metre hybrid electric ferry is advancing steadily, with the vessel expected to enter service in the first half of 2026 – aligning with the peak period for operators…

7th April 2025

Incat’s hybrid electric ferry on course for peak season launch

7th April 2025

ELECTRIFICATION AND BATTERY HYBRIDS

ELECTRIFICATION AND BATTERY HYBRIDS

Incat Tasmania is set to launch Hull 096 on 2 May 2025, marking a historic milestone as the largest battery-electric ship ever constructed and the most extensive electric vehicle of its kind.

3rd March 2025

Incat to launch largest ever electric vessel

3rd March 2025