Electric ferry newbuilds to boost Port of Hamburg's sustainability

HADAG Seetouristik und Fährdienst (HADAG) has chosen a battery system for three all-electric harbour passenger ferries. 

Built by SET Schiffbau- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft Tangermünde, the vessels will be deployed in the Port of Hamburg as HADAG’s first purely electrically propelled ferries.

Lehmann Marine is to provide 3.8-MWh battery systems for HADAG’s fully electric harbour ferries.

The core component of the Type 2030e ferries is Lehmann Marine’s modular CUBE energy storage system. Lehmann Marine said that the system is already in operation on numerous vessels worldwide. Its modular architecture enables straightforward integration into a wide range of vessel concepts and significantly simplifies onboard service and maintenance operations.

Measuring approximately 30 m in length and 8 m in beam, each ferry will accommodate 250 passengers. All three vessels are scheduled to enter service in 2028.

“As a company with roots in Hamburg, competing in a strong global market, we are proud to contribute to the electrification of the HADAG fleet in the Port of Hamburg,” said Lehmann Marine managing director Alexander Lehmann. “This project demonstrates that high-performance battery systems are now a proven and practical solution for the emissions-free operation of passenger vessels.”

Lehmann Marine head of sales Lars Köhler added, “Fully electric propulsion systems are no longer just a technical alternative in ports – they are the decisive step toward eliminating emissions that affect residents and tourists alike. Our CUBE system enables quiet, clean, and climate-friendly port operations that protect the ecosystem and improve the environmental footprint of the Port of Hamburg.”

This project represents Lehmann Marine’s largest-ever order.