Portugal to Build a Zero-Emissions Electric Ferry

Portugal is building its first ever zero-emissions all electric ferry to take the place of the current diesel-powered ferry used to transport passengers.

The new electric ferry is expected to be in use in 2022 and will be used for a one-nautical mile crossing to connect Forte da Barra and São Jacinto.

Built by Navaltagus Reparação e Construção Naval and designed by Vera Navis Naval Architects, the new 37-meter ferry will have the capacity to transport 260 passengers and 19 vehicles and will help reduce an estimated 300 tons of CO2 emissions annually.