A cutting edge ferry, which is the second of two unique ‘hybrid’ vessels, was launched on the Clyde yesterday, May 23 at Ferguson’s shipyard in Port Glasgow. The ferries are being built following a Scottish Government investment worth over £20 million. The hybrid ferry, named MV LOCHINVAR, is one of only two passenger and vehicle [...]
Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL) has announced the winning name for the world’s second hybrid ferry. The innovative ferry, which is being built at Ferguson Shipbuilders Ltd in Port Glasgow, is due to be launched in May and will be called MV LOCHINVAR. The names of all ships in the new hybrid fleet will follow [...]
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The first of two cutting edge “hybrid” ferries named Hallaig, built by Ferguson Shipyard, and the first of its kind in the world was launched on the Clyde yesterday, Dec. 17th, by Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. The vessel will be powered by small diesel generator sets, feeding power to a 400 volt switchboard, which [...]
Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL) has announced the winning name for the world’s first hybrid ferry after a two stage competition. There were hundreds of votes entered to name the world’s first sea going roll on roll off vehicle and passenger diesel electric hybrid ferry, but the most popular name by far was Hallaig. The [...]
The build of the world’s first sea going Roll On Roll Off vehicle and passenger diesel electric hybrid ferries started yesterday (Monday 30th January), with the cutting of the first steel at Ferguson Shipyard. Mrs Mary Lynne Johnston, wife of Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited’s (CMAL) Chairman Grenville Johnston, pushed the button to start the steel [...]
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Hydrogenics Corporation, a leading developer and manufacturer of hydrogen generation and fuel cell products, today announced that the Company has received a contract from Statue Cruises, LLC, a subsidiary of Hornblower Cruises & Events for the delivery of two HyPM HD 16 fuel cell power modules delivering up to 33 kilowatts of continuous power. [...]
