US EditionAustralia launches world’s largest electric ship by Tasmanian shipbuilder Incat
- On May 2, 2025, Australian shipbuilder Incat launched Hull 096, the world’s largest battery-electric ferry, on Hobart’s Derwent River in Tasmania.
- Originally intended to run on liquefied natural gas, Hull 096 was redesigned to operate fully on battery power to reduce maritime emissions.
- The 130-meter aluminium catamaran, built for South American operator Buquebus, will carry 2,100 passengers and 225 vehicles across the Río de la Plata between Buenos Aires and Uruguay.
- Hull 096 features an energy storage system containing more than 250 tonnes of battery weight and exceeds 40 megawatt-hours in capacity—making it four times larger than any prior maritime setup—and powers eight electrically driven waterjets.
- The launch marks a milestone in sustainable shipping, demonstrating that large-scale low-emission ferries are ready now and setting a global benchmark for clean maritime transport.
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World’s Largest Battery-Electric Ship Launched by Incat
Incat is heralding a milestone in the shipping industry as it floated out the world’s largest battery-electric ship which it says is also the largest electric vehicle of its kind ever built. The ferry China Zorrilla (approximately 14,000 gross tons) being built for Argentina-based Buquebus was floated from the building dock today at the Incat shipyard in Hobart, Tasmania in Australia. Officially known as Hull 096 currently, the vessel is 130 met…
World's Largest Electric Ship Sets Sail From Tasmania
A 426-foot-long electric ship — the largest of its kind in the world — launched from Tasmania this week, marking a milestone in the clean energy transition for maritime shipping. The Hull 096 boat, called China Zorrilla after the famous actress from Uruguay, was made by Incat Tasmania for operation by Buquebus. According to Incat, the battery-powered ship will travel between Buenos Aires, Argentina and Colonia, Uruguay, with a capacity to carry …
World's largest electric battery ship launched in Tasmania
A milestone has been reached in the construction of the world's biggest electric ship in Tasmania with the vessel launched onto the River Derwent this morning. It is bound for South America later this year where it will ferry people and cars across the River Plate between Argentina and Uruguay.
Australia launches world’s largest electric ship by Tasmanian shipbuilder Incat
Tasmanian shipbuilder Incat has unveiled what it claims is the world’s largest battery-powered ship, marking a significant milestone in sustainable maritime transport. The vessel, named Hull 096, was launched on Friday and will soon begin operations between Buenos Aires, Argentina, and Uruguay, under a contract with South American ferry operator Buquebus. At 130 metres long, Hull 096 can carry up to 2,100 passengers and 225 vehicles, making it n…
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