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
View Full Article Here