Estonia Orders First Fully Electric Ferry from CRIST SA

to 110 passenger vehicles or 8 freight trucks. Powered by a 3 MWh shore-charged battery system, it will operate on green electricity for daily service, with biodiesel backup generators ensuring a range of at least 1,000 nautical miles in severe weather or emergencies. Built to ice class 1B, the ferry will feature azimuth thrusters at both ends to handle harsh Baltic conditions. Onboard amenities include a professional kitchen, restaurant, accessibility solutions, and crew accommodations. The EUR 49.93 million contract is supported by EUR 28 million from the EU Modernisation Fund.