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Havyard Leirvik AS wins modification contract

The shipyard in Leirvik in Sogn has won a contract with Fjord1 for modification of the car ferry MF Lote. The ferry will operate the route Skarberget–Bognes over the Tysfjord in Nordland county, and zero-emission ferries was one of the conditions for …

Jul 6, 2021 / Vessels

SCHOTTEL propels electric-ready ferry for Kootenay Lake in British Columbia

German propulsion manufacturer SCHOTTEL has been awarded a contract to deliver main propulsion units for one car ferry to Vancouver-based company Western Pacific Maritime Ltd. The newly built vessel ordered by the British Columbia Ministry of …

Feb 18, 2021 / Curious

Sweden’s largest hybrid-electric car ferry ready to enter operation

The ferry will operate on one of Sweden’s busiest maritime route, with over 100,000 vehicles transported per monthDanfoss Editron has provided the electric power equipment that controls the ferry’s propulsion and enables fuel consumption optimization …

Jul 23, 2019 / Vessels