Scandlines Converting Fehmarn Belt Ferries to Hybrids

Scandlines Transforms Ferries to Plug-in Hybrids

As part of its long-term strategy to protect the Baltic region and the Fehmarn, Scandlines is converting two ferries operating the Puttgarden-Rodby route to plug-in hybrid vessels. It strives to reduce CO2 emissions by up to 80 percent and promote ferry operations based on power from renewable energy sources. Scandlines has invested €31 million in Scandlines stated that this initiative is an important milestone towards the goal of operating Puttg

Scandlines Converting Fehmarn Belt Ferries to Hybrids

Scandlines is taking another step in its long-term strategy to protect the Baltic region and the Fehmarn Belt, which the ferries cross daily.With a total investment of more than EUR 31 million ($35 million), the company is converting two of…

Scandlines converts Fehmarn Belt ferries to plug-in hybrids

With a total investment of more than €31m (US$35m), Scandlines will begin converting two of the ferries operating its Puttgarden-Rødby route to plug-in hybrid ferries, targeting a CO₂e emissions reduction by up to 80%. The German Ministry of Transport has awarded the project financial support as part of a funding program, aimed at promoting the sustainable modernization of coastal vessels to reduce emissions. The program covers up to 40% of the …