Wärtsilä hybrid solution for new RoRo

The 89m double-ended ferry is being built at the Western Pacific Marine shipyard and will be capable of carrying 250 passengers and crew, as well as 61 automobile equivalents.

The hybrid solution was chosen because its lower emissions help preserve the pristine environment of Kootenay Lake. It also confers the benefit of reduced maintenance and cost. “We are proud to be providing the integrated hybrid propulsion solution for the Kootenay Lake replacement ferry, and proud also to be playing our part in preserving the beautiful environment of this interior region of British Columbia,” said Dave Adams, senior sales manager, Wärtsilä Canada.

“The Wärtsilä Hybrid System is in full alignment with our Smart Marine approach towards raising sustainability levels for our customers. This solution is also upgradable to achieve zero emission operations in the future,” he added.

The scope of Wärtsilä’s supply includes two Wärtsilä 20 generator sets with selective catalytic reduction systems, the hybrid solution with a DC electrical system and batteries, the energy management system, and the vessel alarm and monitoring system.

Wärtsilä will also supply the sewage treatment system and will be responsible for the integration of the various onboard systems. Delivery is scheduled for the second half of 2022.