Poland's Remontowa Shipbuilding has begun construction of a new hybrid Ro-Pax ferry ordered by Norwegian transport company Torghatten for operation by its subsidiary Torghatten Midt.
The double-ended vessel will be designed by Remontowa Marine Design and Consulting for operation in the Norwegian fjords, specifically in the area of the Dønna and Herøy islands. She will be able to carry 249 passengers, 85 cars, and up to six trucks at a time.
The ferry is scheduled to be delivered to Torghatten Midt by the second quarter of 2028.
Remontowa Shipbuilding said that the ferry will be equipped with a hybrid electric propulsion arrangement that will include two azimuthing thrusters and permanent magnet motors. These will be powered by four generators capable of operating on 100 per cent biodiesel alongside a small battery pack designed to cover peak energy demand.
The Norwegian Ship Design Company is responsible for developing the technical documentation for the new ferry.
