Germany’s First All-Electric Ferry Delivered By Damen Shipyards

Germany has welcomed its first fully electric catamaran ferry, the E-Kat, built by the Dutch shipbuilder Damen Shipyards Group.

The vessel was officially handed over to its operator, AG Reederei Norden-Frisia, on January 15, 2025. It will serve the route between Norddeich and Norderney in the East Frisian Wadden Sea, offering a sustainable alternative for passenger transport.

The 32-meter-long E-Kat ferry is designed to carry up to 150 passengers and operate at speeds of up to 12 knots.

Built with lightweight aluminium twin hulls, it has a shallow draft of just 1.2 meters, making it suitable for the region’s waterways.

The ferry is powered by two 600 kW electric motors driving propellers, supported by two 75 kW electric bow thrusters for enhanced manoe…

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