Estonia’s State Fleet has completed model testing of its new electric ferry at Schiffbau-Versuchsanstalt Potsdam (SVA) in Germany. The week-long programme assessed seakeeping, hydrodynamics, propulsion and energy efficiency.
Tests confirmed that the LMG Marin hull design meets contractual energy consumption requirements, with a margin to spare. The model achieved 14 knots with power in reserve, against a contractual maximum design speed of 12 knots.
A 3 MWh battery system will enable fully electric operation under normal conditions. Biodiesel generators will provide backup in challenging conditions and emergencies.
Construction at Poland’s CRIST shipyard remains on schedule. Designed by LMG Marin France, the ferry is due to enter service on the Virtsu–Kuivastu route at the end of 2028.
The project is funded by the EU Modernisation Fund and Estonia’s revenues from CO₂ allowance sales.
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