World’s largest hybrid ship to begin service in 2024

French shipping company Brittany Ferries has announced the start-up date of the Saint-Malo, the world’s largest hybrid vessel for its future fleet. The hybrid ship France’s St. It will operate on a route from the city of Malo to Portsmouth, England. Brittany Ferries said that a total of 3 hybrid ships were built by Stena RoRo using Wartsila’s hybrid technology.

Two hybrid ships will serve on the same route

The 195-metre-long hybrid ship will have a battery with a capacity of 11.5 MWh, which it says is about twice the size of the battery most existing hybrid ships have.

According to the ship’s engine and battery supplier Wartsila, thanks to features such as optimized energy efficiency and hybrid power, Saint-Malo will be able to offer up to 15% improvement in greenhouse gas emissions compared to diesel propulsion.

Brittany Ferries said that the world’s largest hybrid ship, Saint-Malo, will begin operations in 2024. A second hybrid ship will enter service on the same route shortly after Saint-Malo. The company stated that they will continue to work with their partners for sustainable transportation.