Austal has marked a significant milestone in the construction of Horizon X, the next-generation high-speed ferry for Sweden’s Gotlandsbolaget, with a plate cutting ceremony held on 5 February 2026 at the Austal Philippines shipyard in Balamban, Cebu.
Horizon X is a 130m, hydrogen-ready, high-speed catamaran ferry — part of Gotlandsbolaget’s innovative Horizon X programme — and represents the largest vessel ever contracted to Austal.
The ferry is designed to carry up to 1,500 passengers and 400 vehicles and cargo and will be capable of operating on multiple fuel types, including future hydrogen and other low-emission alternatives.
VIP guests from left to right: Jonas Moberg, Head of Newbuilding, Gotlandsbolaget; Håkan Johansson, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Gotlandsbolaget; Paddy Gregg, CEO, Austal Limited; Björn Nilsson, CEO, Gotlandsbolaget; Wayne Murray, President, Austal Asia. (Image: Austal)
