Tag: maritime electrification

Wasaline’s Fleet Goes Green in Record-Breaking Retrofit Pact with AYK Energy

Posted by Kris Stewart | May 14, 2025 | Maritime |

The hybrid-electric ferry Aurora Botnia is set to become the world’s largest marine battery retrofit with a 10.4MWh upgrade, slashing emissions by nearly 25% and cutting annual energy use by 10,000MWh. The project aims to prove large-scale marine electrification is viable now, with installation expected to finish by late 2025.

The High Seas Go High-Tech: How Vard Electro and The Switch Are Electrifying the Future of Maritime Innovation

Posted by Kris Stewart | Mar 20, 2025 | Maritime |

Vard Electro and The Switch are revolutionizing maritime tech with a groundbreaking deal to electrify five Walk-to-Work vessels—ushering in a greener, smarter era of shipping. Discover how this partnership is setting sail toward a cleaner, more efficient future on the high seas.