The world’s largest battery-electric ship has departed Tasmania, with Hull 096 leaving the River Derwent aboard the heavy lift vessel Black Marlin this morning to begin its journey to South America.
The 130-metre vessel, designed and built by Incat Tasmania for South American ferry operator Buquebus, is expected to spend around 40 days in transit before arriving in South America, where it will be unloaded, commissioned and prepared to enter service between Buenos Aires and Colonia.
The departure marks another major milestone in the most significant project in Incat’s history.
Incat Chairman Robert Clifford said Hull 096 represented a defining moment not only for the company, but for the future of sustainable maritime transport.
“Today is a proud day for everyone at Incat. Hull 096 has been the biggest and most ambitious project in our company’s history, and its departure is a testament to the skill, dedication and innovation of our entire workforce.
I want to sincerely thank every person who has contributed to this extraordinary achievement. Thousands of people have played a part in bringing this remarkable vessel to life, and they should all be incredibly proud of what has been accomplished. (....)