marine electronics Electric Ferries for Denmark Incat Tasmania has been select-ed to design and build two bat-tery-electric ferries for the Danish ferry operator Molslinjen. The ves-sels, each 129 m long and pow-ered by approximately 45,000-kWh battery systems, will operate on the busy Kattegat route between Jutland and Zealand, forming part of the world’s largest electrification proj-ect at sea. Early-stage construction of the vessels will begin in the coming months, with delivery of the first vessel scheduled in late 2027. Once operational, the ferries will each carry up to 1,483 passengers and 500 cars, operating at speeds over 40 kt., and preventing thousands of tonnes of CO 2 emissions annually. Incat is preparing to expand its production facilities at Prince of Wales Bay in Tasmania. The expan-sion will enable the shipbuilder to double its capacity and workforce over the next three years and signifi-cantly increase the number of large ships it can deliver annually. demand. In addition, the platform offers full automation and opera-tional visibility, digitizing workflows and providing end-to-end oversight across the distribution network. This partnership enables Fuel-re4m to deliver cleaner, faster, and more efficient energy solutions to ports, maritime operators, power generators, rail systems, and public transport networks, all while align-ing with global ESG (environmental, social, governance) goals. Seasats ASV Crosses Pacific Fuelre4m to Distribute Globally via VIRDIS Fuelre4m ( Sea Technology , July 2025) has announced a partner-ship with Five9nes.io to power VIRDIS, an AI-driven distribution platform for fuel reform solutions to deploy globally. Any registered ves-sel will be able to receive Re4mx, Fuelre4m’s emissions-reducing na-no-biotech fuel additive. Delivery will take place within two weeks, anywhere in the world. Through real-time data, predic-tive analytics, and intelligent sup-ply chain automation, the VIRDIS + Five9nes alliance is redefining what is possible in global fuel logistics. The VIRDIS platform, powered by Five9nes.io, provides a real-time data pipeline that enables scalable vessel telemetry processing and seamless logistics coordination, as well as predictive demand model-ing that leverages AI to accurate-ly forecast fuel requirements and align Re4mx supply with real-world 36 ST | October 2025 A Seasats ASV has reached Japan after completing a fully autono-mous trans-Pacific voyage, marking a breakthrough in persistent, low-lo-gistics ASV operations. Lightfish are 12-ft., 350-lb., so-lar-powered vehicles that have been in use by U.S. Navy and commercial customers around the world since early 2023. The transit launched from the company’s headquarters in San Diego, stopped in Hawaii for a demo, took pictures on its way past Wake Island and Guam, participat-ed in another demo in Okinawa, and finished its journey in mainland Japan. In total, the Lightfish traveled more than 7,500 mi. over 150 days, with a publicly available tracking page displaying a 24/7 ocean in-telligence feed, including key boat health metrics, nearby vessel track-ing via AIS and cameras, and live video of fish swimming alongside the ASV. Demand for low-cost, highly ca-pable unmanned systems is increas-ing rapidly, with the U.S. declaring a goal of drone dominance, includ-ing modernizing the Department of Defense’s use of low-cost drones. Voyager is a software platform that helps commodity charterers, traders, and brokers manage com-plex maritime workflows by digitiz-ing and automating voyage opera-tions and demurrage processes. The platform replaces email threads and spreadsheets with a single system that enables cost visibility, stream-lines planning, and reduces admin-istrative burden. The new finance package will support product development and regional growth. Initial focus will be on expanding engineering, sales, and customer experience teams in Singapore, the U.K., and Brazil; critical hubs for global commodities and shipping. Voyager is doubling down on freight and demurrage cost forecasting, prediction, and op-timization. Central to this initiative is the use of AI to extract structured data from charter-party contracts and voyage documents. For voyage management, the roadmap includes real-time optimization of voyage planning and operations. Electric Tugboat for Japan Tokyo Kisen Co. Ltd. and Marin-dows Inc. have launched Japan’s first fully battery-powered EV har-bor tugboat development project. The tugboat will operate in the ports of Yokohama and Kawasaki to contribute to zero greenhouse gas emissions from those ports, in ac-cordance with the Carbon Neutral Port policy. The tugboat combines a large-capacity onboard battery system (6.66 MWh) and mega-watt-class fast chargers. Battery Capacity Extension For Hybrid Ferry Investment Secured for Maritime AI Workflow The maritime software company Voyager Portal has secured funding from the Singapore-based venture capital firm Motion Ventures to ac-celerate development of its AI-pow-ered platform and expand its pres-ence in key global markets. www.sea-technology.com Wärtsilä has been selected as the electrical integrator for a battery extension project for the Wasaline Ropax ferry Aurora Botnia . The proj-ect will increase the ship’s battery capacity from 2.2 to 12.6 MWh, making it the world’s largest marine battery hybrid system in operation. Wärtsilä will also deliver the en-ergy management system, as well as upgrade the power drives and the control system integration. The system is scheduled to be commis-sioned in early 2026. ST
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