Largest Battery-Electric Ship Begins Harbour Trials
9 days ago
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- Incat Tasmania's Hull 096, the world's largest battery-electric ship, has begun harbour trials in the River Derwent.
- This is the first time the 130-metre vessel has moved under its own battery-electric propulsion.
- Trials will test propulsion, manoeuvrability, control systems, and onboard performance in real-world conditions.
- This marks the first instance of a ship of this size and capacity operating solely on battery power globally.
- Incat Chairman Robert Clifford highlights the significance of this milestone for sustainable shipbuilding.