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« on: March 12, 2026, 05:24:25 »
From Shippax.com

THE BALTIC WHALE has now been put into operation

FERRYScandlines has put its new ferry, THE BALTIC WHALE, into operation on the Rødby–Puttgarden route. The ferry marks an important step toward the company’s long-term goal of operating without direct emissions by 2040, while also increasing capacity for freight customers.

THE BALTIC WHALE is the largest ferry in the world capable of sailing entirely on electricity charged from shore. Despite its size, the ferry can be recharged for the crossing in just a few minutes.

The ferry departed on its first trip from Denmark to Germany on the 10 March at 08:05. THE BALTIC WHALE has been built as a freight ferry with space for 66 freight units distributed across two decks and the capability to handle IMO▸ ('in my opinion') Cargo (dangerous goods). This means that more freight can be moved onto THE BALTIC WHALE, freeing up capacity for cars and passengers on Scandlines’ four double-ended RoPax ferries on the route - especially during the high season.
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« Reply #1 on: March 12, 2026, 10:51:49 »
Quote from: grahame on March 12, 2026, 05:24:25
From Shippax.com

THE BALTIC WHALE has now been put into operation

FERRYScandlines has put its new ferry, THE BALTIC WHALE, into operation on the Rødby–Puttgarden route. The ferry marks an important step toward the company’s long-term goal of operating without direct emissions by 2040, while also increasing capacity for freight customers.

THE BALTIC WHALE is the largest ferry in the world capable of sailing entirely on electricity charged from shore. Despite its size, the ferry can be recharged for the crossing in just a few minutes.

The ferry departed on its first trip from Denmark to Germany on the 10 March at 08:05. THE BALTIC WHALE has been built as a freight ferry with space for 66 freight units distributed across two decks and the capability to handle IMO▸ ('in my opinion') Cargo (dangerous goods). This means that more freight can be moved onto THE BALTIC WHALE, freeing up capacity for cars and passengers on Scandlines’ four double-ended RoPax ferries on the route - especially during the high season.

That route is where the Fehmanbelt immersed rail and road tunnel is under construction.   I wonder if this is temporary until tunnel opens, and then will move elsewhere, or if it will stay carrying the dangerous cargos and the older ferries will be dispersed.
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