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Incat Tasmania’s next-gen sustainable ferry will be ready for operation in 2026.

Incat Tasmania’s next-gen sustainable ferry will be ready for operation in 2026.

Incat Tasmania says that construction of its newest 78-meter hybrid electric ferry is well progressed. The vessel is on track for operation in the first half of 2026 – perfectly timed, says Incat, for operators looking to enter service ahead of the Northern Hemisphere summer season.

Designed with low-emission operations in mind, the light-weight craft marks the next evolution in Incat’s electric ferry range,

It incorporatesg lessons learned from the world’s largest battery-electric ship, Hull 096, also nearing completion at the Tasmanian shipyard.

With flexible propulsion options – fully electric, hybrid, or generator-assisted – the vessel offers unmatched versatility for operators navigating the transition to cleaner energy.

Sized to replace the first generation of high-speed craft now approaching 35 years in service, the vessel is offered as a future-focused solution for operators needing sustainable, fast, and efficient transport

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 March 28, 2025