Responding to industry's increasing demand for low and zero emission vessels, BMT has unveiled its new 42m 100% electric EF-500 passenger ferry design.
Featuring a 500-passenger and 4-crew capacity, this zero-emission vessel is tailored to meet the rising demand for hybrid or all-electric ferry options in North America; underlining BMT's commitment to providing cutting-edge solutions for the decarbonising of maritime transportation in the region.
The newly unveiled all-electric ferry boasts a low wake hull, featuring a simple, easily constructible design with a lightweight and durable aluminium structure. Its impressive capabilities include a range of 1 hour at 18 knots or 40 minutes at a top speed of 20 knots, making it an efficient choice for higher passenger capacity along coastal and restricted service routes.
Brian Moeller, Naval Architect and Technical Sales Manager for BMT in North America, said, "We're thrilled to introduce our latest and most advanced all-electric ferry design, showcasing our commitment to offering competitive and environmentally friendly transport solutions across multiple sectors. This design aligns with our dedication to achieving net-zero targets and fostering sustainable maritime transportation."
Lee Hedd, Regional Sales Director for BMT in North America, added, “BMT has a rich history of consulting to understand industry’s most complex engineering and design challenges, and delivering leading solutions to address those challenges. We have a great team committed to effecting positive change with the work we do, so it’s great to see the result of that hard work come to fruition with this electric ferry design.”
