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Scandlines Revamps Two Hybrid Ferries to Plug-In Hybrids 🚢💨
- Hybrid Ferry Vessels Enhanced by Scandlines' Modernization Efforts
Get ready for a greener journey on the Fehmarn Belt! Scandlines, the ferry operator, is shelling out a cool €31 million to revamp two of its hybrid ferries into plug-in hybrid ferries. These ferries are part of the four ships that Link the Schleswig-Holstein port of Puttgarden and the Danish port of Rødbyhavn 🇩🇰🇩🇪. Back in 2013/14, these very ships were already switched to hybrid ferries! ⚜️
Scandlines Takes On the Fehmarn Belt Tunnel 🫠
While the Fehmarn Belt tunnel is planned to join Puttgarden and Rødbyhavn by 2029, Scandlines has no plans to offshore its route, assures its Copenhagen spokesperson. The main advantage of ferries? Drivers can take a break during their voyage, vital for maintaining proper driving and rest times. 💪
Ferries to Launch by Early 2026 📅
The conversion work on these ships is happening right now at the Western Shiprepair shipyard in Lithuania 🇱🇹. By early 2026, these eco-friendly bad boys will be all set to take on the seas! Along with upgrading the ferries, Scandlines will install charging devices at both German and Danish terminals. The CO2 emissions will reportedly drop by a whopping 80% with this upgrade! 🌱
Funding support from the Federal Ministry of Transport covers up to 40% of the conversion costs 💰.
On the Horizon
- The revamped hybrid ferries, with their upgraded technology, will align Scandlines' employment policy with a stronger emphasis on environmental-science and sustainability.
- As part of its community policy, Scandlines plans to invest in the scientific industry by collaborating with transportation experts during the conversion process.
- In line with its commitment to finance eco-friendly initiatives, Scandlines will also overhaul its employment policy to attract tech-savvy professionals with a focus on the development and maintenance of plug-in hybrid ferry systems.
