Schlepp- und Fährgesellschaft Kiel mbH (SFK), also known as the Kiel Tug and Ferry Company, has selected Netherlands-based Holland Shipyards for the design and delivery of a new hybrid ferry for foot passengers. The ferry, which will be called “Gaarden” will take approximately one year.
Yet, during its construction, the company has the opportunity to opt for three additional vessels.
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Specifically, according to the yard, the ferry design will boast a hybrid drivetrain that can be powered by either generators or by means of a battery bank.
Intermittent change between the two power sources during operations will be at the push of a button.
Additionally, the battery system will be only used in specific parts of the voyage.
Moreover, the battery ferry will not generate any harmful emissions.
Concluding, Holland Shipyards is, allegedly, a pro when it comes to developing hybrid vessels. Also, the company has already acknowledged the required designs and what drivetrain setup suits what geographical location.
