March 30, 2025
Incat Tasmania’s new 78-metre hybrid electric ferry, currently under construction, will be available for charter from the first half of 2026. A second, sister vessel is planned and could follow within 12 months of delivery.
Key features:
- Flexible propulsion: fully electric, hybrid or generator-assisted
- Near-zero emissions (ESS up to 12 MWh)
- Charging capacity: up to 10 MW
- Capacity: 600 passengers
- Top speed: 27 knots
- Flexible vehicle deck configurations with optional mezzanine decks
- 2 x 230 kW bow thrusters and bridgewing controls
Designed to replace ageing high-speed craft, the vessel combines lower operating costs with compliance to evolving environmental standards.
