FRS Finland to Introduce Fully Electric Ferry on Archipelago Route
- FRS Finland has secured a 15-year contract to operate the Kalkkiranta–Bodö–Pörtö route from September 2027.
- The service will introduce Finland’s first fully electric passenger vessel of this size in scheduled archipelago traffic.
- The new vessel, a Callboats CAT 16, will carry up to 58 passengers and offer barrier-free access.
- The ferry will operate with zero emissions, supporting the decarbonisation of local maritime transport.
- Winter operations will continue using FRS Finland’s modernised existing fleet.
- The vessel will be built in Finland by Callboats, highlighting domestic shipbuilding expertise.
- FRS Finland hopes the project will pave the way for similar electric ferry solutions elsewhere in Finland.
