The world’s largest battery-electric ship has arrived in Uruguay after travelling thousands of miles from Tasmania.
The vessel will now undergo testing before it starts operating between Uruguay and Argentina.
The 426-foot (130-metre) ferry, known as Hull 096, arrived at Nueva Palmira on Friday, September 11, aboard the heavy-lift ship MV Black Marlin. It was floated off the ship over the weekend.
The ferry will now be towed to Colonia del Sacramento, where it will go through commissioning and testing.
Hull 096 was built by Australian shipbuilder Incat for South American ferry operator Buquebus. It will carry passengers and vehicles between Colonia del Sacramento in Uruguay and Buenos Aires in Argentina.
The route across the Rio de la Plata is about 30 nautical miles and takes around one hour. The ferry is expected to make three crossings a day.
The vessel will operate under the name China Zorrilla, named after the late Uruguayan film and theatre actress who died
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