World’s first zero-emissions, lightweight Ro-Pax ferry to use Zinus shore power solution

Autonomous shore power solutions manufacturer Zinus on Thursday (21 December) said it has won a contract to supply its Autonomous Charging Solution to the world’s first zero-emissions, lightweight Ro-Pax ferry.

The project is led by Incat Tasmania and commissioned by their South American customer, Buquebús.

The fully electric ferry has an overall length of 130 meters, making it the largest vessel of its kind. The battery modules and energy storage system on board are four times larger than those on any other electric or hybrid ship currently in operation.

The ferry will operate between Argentina and Uruguay, providing efficient and eco-friendly transportation services to as many as 2,100 passengers and 225 vehicles.

Zinus will be supplying their innovative Autonomous Charging Solution, which includes the SWC200 Onboard Unit and ZPP800 Charging Tower Solution. This technology will allow the vessel to connect seamlessly to the shore and charge its batteries efficiently.

“The significance of this project cannot be overstated,” said Ronny Olson, Sales Manager at Zinus.

“This Ro-Pax ferry represents a giant leap towards decarbonized maritime operations. We are thrilled to contribute our innovative charging solution to this groundbreaking initiative.”

Photo credit: Zinus
Published: 27 December 2023