The Urban Electrification Benchmark

1. High-Capacity Zero-Emission Berthing: Each 30-meter ferry will carry 3.8 MWh of battery capacity, a massive amount of energy for a passenger vessel of this size. This enables the ferries to operate 100% electrically and silently, removing the NOx and particulate matter emissions that traditionally plague urban waterfronts.
2. Modular Serviceability: The CUBE system’s architecture allows for "plug-and-play" maintenance. In a high-frequency ferry environment where downtime is not an option, the ability to service or replace modules without dry-docking the vessel is a significant operational advantage.
3. A "Lighthouse" for Onshore Charging: While the focus is on the onboard batteries, this project creates a massive demand for high-speed Onshore Power Supply (OPS). These ferries will require rapid, automated charging interfaces at the pier to maintain their 3.8 MWh charge state during short stopovers, reinforcing the business case for terminal-wide electrification.

📊 Key Data Analysis

• 🚢 Project Target: 3 Fully electric "Type 2030e" ferries for HADAG (Hamburg)
• ⚡ Energy Capacity: 3.8 MWh per vessel (CUBE Battery System)
• 🏗️ Shipyard: SET Schiffbau- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft Tangermünde
• 🔋 Technology: Modular, maintenance-friendly CUBE energy storage
• 📅 Timeline: All three vessels scheduled to enter service in 2028
• 👥 Vessel Specs: 30m length / 8m beam / 250 passenger capacity
• 📉 Impact: Zero-emission, quiet port operations for tourists and residents