White paper: Hybrid propulsion is part of the future for RoRo/RoPax ferries

Green is undoubtedly the colour concept most dominating today’s shipping industry, and nowhere is this truer than in the ferry sector. Environmental considerations are, along with the need to optimise operational efficiency, high on the agenda of ferry operators around the world.

Contents

1. Introduction
2. System configuration
3. Electrical system configuration
4. Propulsion configuration
5. Wärtsilä 31DF engine
6. Batteries
7. The control system
8. Future development of battery technology
9. The use of LNG fuel
10. Future proof ferries
11. Future fuel

Written by

Harald Tillung

Business Development Manager, Wärtsilä

Patrik Silfver

General Manager Sales, Wärtsilä

Stefano Cantarut

Manager Portfolio Management – Energy Saving Technologies