Written by
Nick Blenkey
Picture: BMT
Unveiled on the Worldwide Workboat Present this week, the newest addition to ship designer BMT’s portfolio is a brand new all-electric ferry, the EF-500.
With a size of 42 meters, a molded beam of 12 meters and a design draft of 1.6 meters, the EF-500 has a capability for 500 passengers and 4 crew. The low wake catamaran hull options what BMT describes as a “easy, simply constructible design with a light-weight and sturdy aluminum construction.”
Powered by two 770 kW electrical motors and with a battery capability of two,200 kWh, its capabilities embody a variety of 1 hour at 18 knots or 40 minutes at a prime velocity of 20 knots.
“We’re thrilled to introduce our newest and most superior all-electric ferry design, showcasing our dedication to providing aggressive and environmentally pleasant transport options throughout a number of sectors,” stated Brian Moeller, naval architect and technical gross sales supervisor for BMT in North America. “This design aligns with our dedication to reaching net-zero targets and fostering sustainable maritime transportation.”
“BMT has a wealthy historical past of consulting to know business’s most advanced engineering and design challenges, and delivering main options to deal with these challenges,” stated Lee Hedd, regional gross sales director for BMT in North America. “We have now an incredible group dedicated to affecting optimistic change with the work we do, so it’s nice to see the results of that arduous work come to fruition with this electrical ferry design.”
As an unbiased design specialist, BMT offers specialist vessel design providers to shipyards, vessel house owners, and operators worldwide.
- Obtain the information sheet on the EF-500 HERE
