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World’s Largest Battery-Electric Ferry Launched in Tasmania

The 130-metre-long vessel, named China Zorrilla, represents a technological leap in zero-emission maritime transport and will serve the Buenos Aires–Uruguay route.

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Overview

  • Hull 096, built by Tasmanian shipbuilder Incat, is the world’s largest 100% battery-electric ship, launched on May 2, 2025, in Hobart.
  • The ferry, named after Uruguayan actor China Zorrilla, will transport up to 2,100 passengers and 225 vehicles across the Río de la Plata later this year.
  • Powered by over 250 tonnes of batteries and a 40 MWh energy storage system, the vessel’s capacity is four times larger than any previous maritime installation.
  • Originally designed as an LNG-powered ship, the vessel was reimagined as fully electric, marking a major milestone in sustainable shipping.
  • Incat’s achievement underscores Tasmania’s leadership in advanced shipbuilding and contributes to global efforts to decarbonize short-sea shipping.