Wärtsilä will equip two new high-speed catamaran ferries for Danish operator Molslinjen with fully integrated electric propulsion and waterjets. The battery-electric vessels are under construction at Incat in Tasmania.
The system includes electric motors, waterjets, DC power conversion, energy management, automation, and the ProTouch propulsion control system. It ensures smooth, efficient, and low-emission sailing.
Each ferry measures 129 meters long and 30.5 meters wide. They will carry 1,483 passengers and 500 cars each. The two ferries will boost capacity on the Kattegat route by over 25 percent. They are scheduled to enter service in 2027 and 2028.
Kristian Durhuus, CEO of Molslinjen, said the ferries will cut thousands of tons of CO₂ emissions. Roger Holm of Wärtsilä highlighted their experience delivering more than 150 hybrid-electric ships.
The waterjet design offers low draft, high manoeuvrability, safety, and easy maintenance. Wärtsilä equipment will be delivered to Incat starting in 2026.
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