In collaboration with Cemre Shipyard and under the supervision of Lloyd's Register, the ship has been intensively tested under realistic conditions, from blackout simulations to navigation systems and automatic safety tests, the shipping company explained. Rasmus Nielsen, VP, Fleet and Administration at Scandlines:
“With our new emission-free ferry, we are taking another big step towards a greener future in ferry traffic. We combine sustainable technology with high capacity and efficient operation – to the benefit of the environment and our customers.”
The ship
also has the capability of hybrid operation and is equipped with three diesel generators to ensure flexibility and reliability during the transfer journey from Turkey.
Charging in Minutes
The new and usually fully electric operated ferry is expected to be able to be charged in just 17 minutes with a powerful 50 kV/25 MW power cable and a new substation in Danish Rødbyhavn. The charging station will also ensure that the ferry can be automatically switched on in less than 15 seconds, independent
of water levels and movements.
A complete charging system has also been installed in Puttgarden, so that the ferry can be charged there from the end of 2025 in 12 minutes and operated emission-free in both directions with a crossing time of 45 minutes, according to the ferry company.
The new ship is also a strategic investment in future freight solutions. It combines high capacity with sustainable operation and will be an important player on the route between Puttgarden and Rødby.
The official
christening of the ferry is to take place later in the year as part of a ceremony in connection with its deployment on the Fehmarnbelt.
Facts about the Scandlines Cargo Ferry
- Length: 147.4 meters
- Width: 25.4 meters
- Draft: 5.30 meters
- Loading capacity: 66 freight units/approximately 1,200 loading meters
- Passenger capacity: 140
- Service speed: 16/10 knots
- Crossing time: 45 minutes from autumn 2025
- Battery system: 10 MWh
- Charging time in port: 12 minutes from autumn 2025
- Direct emissions during crossing: zero
- Project investment: 80
