Remontowa Shipbuilding secures contract for seven electric ferries for Scotland

Remontowa Shipbuilding, part of the Remontowa Holding group, has signed a contract to build seven state-of-the-art electric ferries for the Scottish operator Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL). This public tender contract marks the largest order in the shipyard’s history in terms of the number of vessels and total contract value.

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29 march 2025 | 12:08 | Source: Gazeta Morska | Prepared by: Kamil Kusier | Print

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The ferries, designed with sustainability in mind, will be equipped with electric propulsion, significantly reducing CO2 emissions. These vessels will operate across nine ferry routes on Scotland’s west coast in the Clyde & Hebrides region.

The order includes six ferries with a capacity of 150 passengers and 24 cars, as well as a seventh vessel capable of carrying 250 passengers and 16 vehicles.

The delivery of the first ferry is scheduled for Q3 2027, with the entire contract set for completion in Q1 2029. In the competitive tender process, Remontowa Shipbuilding outperformed well-established shipyards from the Netherlands, Turkey, and the United Kingdom, securing the highest rating based on quality and price criteria.

This is not the first order that Remontowa Shipbuilding has fulfilled for CMAL. Between 2005 and 2011, the shipyard delivered three passenger-car ferries serving routes between Glasgow, key cities on Scotland’s west coast, and the islands of the Outer Hebrides.

The signed contract is a testament to Remontowa Shipbuilding’s expertise, experience, and innovative approach to constructing modern vessels for international operators.

Technical Specifications of the Ordered Vessels:

Overall length: 49.90 m
Beam: 12.48 m
Height to main deck: 3.50 m
Draught: 2.10 m
Passengers: 150 / 250
Cars: 24 / 16
Battery capacity: 5746 kWh
Propulsion: 4 x 187 kW azimuth thrusters

The new ferries for CMAL represent a significant step towards the decarbonization of maritime transport and further strengthen Remontowa Shipbuilding’s position as a leader in low-emission vessel construction.

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