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Overview of the trends in electric propulsion on Ro-Pax ferries in Europe

Considering the extensive initiatives intended towards sustainable transport development and the latest adoption of the European Green Deal, more shipping companies are investing in alternative propulsion on Ro-Pax ferries. This paper provides an overview of the alternative electric propulsion systems on Ro-Pax ferries indicating the industry's best practices in Europe. A viable model of the electric Ro-Pax ferries has already been utilized in Norway and Denmark exploiting the specific shape of the coastline and adequate, short shipping routes. The application and use of electric propulsion on Ro-Pax ferries correspond to the significant decline in emissions of harmful exhaust gases and particles and overall cost-savings compared to the standard diesel propulsion. Based on the qualitative and quantitative data on specific Ro-Pax electric ferry examples, an overview of the sector trends considering the fundamental characteristics of the route and technology is presented. These components comprise the data on route length, passenger and cargo capacities, battery capacity, charging options, speed of the ferries, and other performance features.

Electric propulsion ; Sustainability ; Ro-Pax ferry ; Europe

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