Estonia State Fleet orders electric ferry
At approximately 100m in length, the ferry will accommodate up to 110 passenger vehicles or eight freight trucks, with capacity for up to 380 passengers
(Source: LMG Marine)
The Estonia State Fleet has ordered its first fully electric passenger ferry at Poland’s Crist S.A. shipyard. Scheduled for delivery at the end of 2028, the vessel will operate mainly on shore-charged green electricity. It will be designed for year-round operation in the Baltic’s often challenging conditions.
The shipyard will work closely with naval architects at LMG Marin, a ship design firm with long experience of ferry design and significant involvement in electric and hybrid vessels. Crist, meanwhile, has previously built fully electric ice-class ferries – the Altera and the Elektra.
The Estonian Minister of Infrastructure, Kuldar Leis, said: “Ferry connections are vital for Estonia and especially for our island communities. They support everyday life, local businesses, and access to essential services. The new fully electric ferry will make that connection more reliable.”
Andres Laasma, director general of the Estonian company, commented: “Investing in next-generation vessels is essential for ensuring reliable island connectivity while reducing environmental impact and long-term operating costs. Despite a challenging global economic environment, we are pleased to move forward with a vessel that combines zero-emission operation in daily service with the resilience required for Baltic operating conditions.”
