Sweden to launch the world’s first zero-emission catamaran

Hydrogen solutions are increasingly being introduced in order to reduce CO2 emissions. Thus, Sweden is developing the world’s first high-speed carbon-free catamaran Beluga24.

The project is the result of a partnership between the Swedish companies Green City Ferries AB, Echandia, New Zealand’s Teknicraft and Italy’s Studio Sculli.

About the ship

• Built from carbon fiber by Green City Ferries;
• Equipped with an integrated system with battery and Echandia fuel cell propulsion for greater energy efficiency;
• Designed for 150 passengers;
• Scheduled to begin delivery in 2022.

Other similar developments include the electric ship Candela (Sweden), the hydrogen steamer Sea Change (USA) and the ship MF Hydra (Norway).