Tag: Green Transition | Ferry Shipping News

The Estonian State Fleet (ESF), established on 1 January 2023, prioritises reducing CO2 emissions by modernising its ferry fleet and exploring low-emission technologies. It oversees over 250 state-owned vessels, including seven ferries that connect small islands like Kihnu, Ruhnu, and Vormsi. ESF also conducts specialised maritime tasks such as hydrographic surveys and buoy laying, tenders for new vessels, and develops efficient inter-island transport routes.

Although, the ferries are operated through public procurement agreements by private companies, ESF as the owner of the vessels will carry out the procurements and install the energy saving and emission-cutting equipment, such as replacing the onboard conventional lighting to LED lighting, install new propellers and fuel monitoring systems.

Source and more info: Central Baltic Programme

Photo: Passenger catamaran Runö serves the route to Ruhnu island

Since 2010, the ferry VENØ has operated Denmark’s shortest ferry route, connecting Kleppen and Venø. With support from Trafikstyrelsen (Danish Civil Aviation and Railway Authority), the municipality is now set to embark on a green transition for this route.

OSK Design has worked closely with the municipality to develop an electrification project aimed at reducing emissions and enhancing the environmental sustainability of the ferry service. This shift to electric propulsion marks a significant step in Denmark’s mission to advance cleaner, greener maritime transport.

The next steps include a public tender for the ferry’s conversion and finalising plans for harbour infrastructure upgrades to accommodate the new electric ferry. These initiatives will ensure that both the ferry and its facilities are future-ready for sustainable transport.

Source: OSK Design on Linkedin