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First Electric Ferry in Estonia to Feature Steerprop Propulsors
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supersquirrel lemmy.ca supersquirrel@lemmy.ca
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Link: https://maritime-executive.com/corporate/first-electric-ferry-in-estonia-to-feature-steerprop-next-generation-of-contra-rotating-propeller-units

The 95 metre-long ferry designed by LMG Marin will use renewable shore power, with electricity stored in a 3MWh battery system, alongside auxiliary biodiesel generators for severe weather and emergency operations. She will be classed to 1B Ice Class, enabling operation in ice of up to 60cm thick.
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