Vard wins contract to build car and passenger ferry

SINGAPORE (Jan 5): Vard Holdings, the shipbuilder of specialised vessels, has secured a contract of undisclosed value for the construction of one car and passenger ferry for Boreal in Norway.

The new car and passenger ferry features a fully electrical battery solution for continuous electric operations, and is specially designed for environmentally friendly operations in the Norwegian fjords. The ferry, designed by Multi Maritime, will measure 74 metres in length with a beam of 14.20 metres, and will have a total capacity of up to 60 cars and 199 passengers and crew.

Roy Reite, CEO and Executive Director of Vard, says: “We are delighted to welcome Boreal as a new client to VARD, and look forward to building the battery-powered ferry, in which we can utilize our strong expertise in battery technology for efficient and environmentally friendly vessels.”

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