Fast ferry service from Swansea to SW England explored

Fast ferry service from Swansea to SW England explored

A maritime company is involved and a consultation has been launched. The vessel would be powered by a combination of electric batteries charged by renewable energy and locally-produced alternative fuels such as green hydrogen

New fast ferry linking Swansea to South West of England being explored

RESIDENTS and businesses are being asked whether they would support the potential introduction of a zero-emission fast ferry service between Swansea and the South West of England.

New ferry service between Wales and South West England being considered

The ferry would be powered by electric batteries, charged by renewable energy, and locally produced alternative fuels such as green hydrogen.

New Swansea to South West England ferry service consultation opens

The feasibility of the idea is being explored by a specialist maritime company called Ocean, thanks to funding from Swansea Council through the UK Government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund. At this stage, people are being encouraged to find out more, leave comments and cast a yes, no or maybe vote. The council say that subject to feedback and the level of public support and demand, further work could then take place to explore details like routes, …