{"id":74379,"date":"2025-05-14T11:04:06","date_gmt":"2025-05-14T09:04:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wasaline.com\/?post_type=portfolio&#038;p=74379"},"modified":"2025-06-05T11:40:05","modified_gmt":"2025-06-05T09:40:05","slug":"hybrid-ferry","status":"publish","type":"portfolio","link":"https:\/\/www.wasaline.com\/en\/portfolio-item\/hybrid-ferry\/","title":{"rendered":"Hybrid ferry"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='full_slider_1'  class='avia-fullwidth-slider main_color avia-shadow   avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-first   container_wrap fullsize'  ><div  class='avia-slideshow av-mbj1zlr7-7e3572c0f1ab5665ff22870abe0c03fb avia-slideshow-featured_large av_slideshow_full avia-slide-slider av-slideshow-ui av-control-hidden av-no-slider-navigation av-hide-nav-arrows av-slideshow-manual av-loop-once av-loop-manual-endless av-default-height-applied   avia-slideshow-1' data-slideshow-options=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;slide&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:false,&quot;loop_autoplay&quot;:&quot;once&quot;,&quot;interval&quot;:5,&quot;loop_manual&quot;:&quot;manual-endless&quot;,&quot;autoplay_stopper&quot;:false,&quot;noNavigation&quot;:true,&quot;bg_slider&quot;:false,&quot;keep_padding&quot;:false,&quot;hoverpause&quot;:false,&quot;show_slide_delay&quot;:0}\"  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><ul class='avia-slideshow-inner ' style='padding-bottom: 42%;'><li  class='avia-slideshow-slide av-mbj1zlr7-7e3572c0f1ab5665ff22870abe0c03fb__0  av-single-slide slide-1 slide-odd'><div data-rel='slideshow-1' class='avia-slide-wrap '   ><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"wp-image-67138 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-67138\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.wasaline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/aurorabotnia-archipelago-panorama-markostampehl.jpg\" width=\"1500\" height=\"630\" title='aurorabotnia-archipelago-panorama-markostampehl' alt='Aurora Botnia in Vaasa archipelago. Photo: Marko Stampehl'  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wasaline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/aurorabotnia-archipelago-panorama-markostampehl.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.wasaline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/aurorabotnia-archipelago-panorama-markostampehl-300x126.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wasaline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/aurorabotnia-archipelago-panorama-markostampehl-1030x433.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/www.wasaline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/aurorabotnia-archipelago-panorama-markostampehl-768x323.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wasaline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/aurorabotnia-archipelago-panorama-markostampehl-705x296.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div id='after_full_slider_1'  class='main_color av_default_container_wrap container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-74379'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div  class='flex_column av-itzvxn-79b9c1837f0c22663f9372c83bb25647 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-1  el_after_av_slideshow_full  el_before_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-manprnve-ccde66b291f3906c1814bd78d7c9849f\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-manprnve-ccde66b291f3906c1814bd78d7c9849f{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-manprnve-ccde66b291f3906c1814bd78d7c9849f .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-manprnve-ccde66b291f3906c1814bd78d7c9849f .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-manprnve-ccde66b291f3906c1814bd78d7c9849f av-special-heading-h1 blockquote modern-quote modern-centered  avia-builder-el-2  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Hybrid ferry<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div  class='flex_column av-1qjkjsb-3c8cf8df8fcc16eff7f2d5ba3f405b8b av_one_full  avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><p><div  class='togglecontainer av-mbj6qrp8-edb5a498c84463ec9a4377ebecf34428 av-minimal-toggle  avia-builder-el-4  el_before_av_codeblock  avia-builder-el-first  toggle_close_all' >\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mbj5wgpb-ae26494f02d06e0d7248c3d84e77c002'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><h3 id='toggle-toggle-id-1' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-1' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-1' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Energy\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Energy\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Energy\">Energy<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/h3><div id='toggle-id-1' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-1' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The primary energy source of Aurora Botnia is liquified natural gas, LNG. She can also run on marine diesel or liquified biogas. The ferry is bunkered (refueled) with LNG 5-6 times a week. The tanks are located below the waterline.<\/p>\n<p>After mooring, automatic robot arms connect the shore power station with the ferry. While in port, Aurora Botnia uses renewable shore power to keep all necessary equipment running. At the same time, the onboard battery set is being recharged.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mbj6ggdq-7782901a2df62cd571d56f4f8b33691f'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><h3 id='toggle-toggle-id-2' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-2' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-2' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Power generation\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Power generation\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Power generation\">Power generation<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/h3><div id='toggle-id-2' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-2' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 31 DF engines of Aurora Botnia create electricity instead of manually rotating the propellers. This setup allows flexible engine placement, better fuel efficiency, and lower emissions. It also enables quieter, smoother operation and easier integration with battery or hybrid systems.<\/p>\n<p>The energy can be stored in Aurora Botnia&#8217;s battery pack which currently has a capacity of 2.2 MWh. The capacity will be expanded to 12.6 MWh in 2026.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mbj6grql-2be6e7271e646b4ff73c791682a4c7ad'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><h3 id='toggle-toggle-id-3' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-3' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-3' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Propulsion\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Propulsion\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Propulsion\">Propulsion<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/h3><div id='toggle-id-3' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-3' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Aurora Botnia is equipped with two ABB Azipod propulsion units. The units have a pod-mounted electric motor that can rotate 360\u00b0, allowing ferries to steer without a rudder. The system provides excellent maneuverability, fuel efficiency, and reduced emissions by enabling direct thrust in any direction.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mbj6h70q-d98e04b82aeb9fe45c064662a00e39ee'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><h3 id='toggle-toggle-id-4' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-4' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-4' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Maneuvering\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Maneuvering\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Maneuvering\">Maneuvering<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/h3><div id='toggle-id-4' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-4' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>At the bridge, the captain maneuvers the ferry by rotating the Azipod units to direct thrust in any direction by using a joystick or control panel. Aurora Botnia is also equipped with bow thrusters to allow precise docking.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mbj6hfar-5783ebfb4b845f141b413583092cfd6a'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><h3 id='toggle-toggle-id-5' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-5' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-5' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Navigation\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Navigation\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Navigation\">Navigation<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/h3><div id='toggle-id-5' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-5' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>At the bridge, the crew uses equipment such as radars, plotters and navigation computers to keep the ship on optimal course and within a safe distance from other traffic.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the modern systems, the voyage and the surroundings are monitored by the crew at all times.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mbj5vyu7-af5dc0d3d625b058e5a3113a22a45a93'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><h3 id='toggle-toggle-id-6' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-6' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-6' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Stability\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Stability\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Stability\">Stability<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/h3><div id='toggle-id-6' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-6' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Boarding plan is made for every departure. Cars, trucks and other cargo units are strategically loaded to distribute weight evenly across the car deck.<\/p>\n<p>By adding or removing seawater from ballast tanks the crew can adjust the ship\u2019s trim (tilt forward\/backward) and heel (tilt side to side). 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