ICEBREAKERS
Icebreakers operate in some of the harshest maritime environments in the world. Extreme cold, high power demands, limited installation space, and the need for absolute reliability place unique requirements on onboard energy systems. Echandia’s battery systems are designed to meet these challenges.
Echandia’s (LTO) battery technology performs reliably in low temperatures and under high and repeated power loads, making it well suited for hybrid icebreaker operations. In hybrid configurations, the battery system supports conventional propulsion by delivering peak power during demanding operating modes, improving overall energy efficiency and reducing fuel consumption and emissions.
Safety and reliability are critical for vessels operating in remote and ice-covered waters, where assistance may be far away. Echandia’s battery systems are built around inherently safe cell chemistry, long service life, and robust system design, reducing operational risk and ensuring dependable performance over the vessel’s lifetime.
Space and weight constraints are another key challenge in icebreaker design. Echandia’s systems provide compact, high-power installations without compromising reliability or safety, allowing ship designers to integrate batteries efficiently even in constrained engine rooms.
HIGH RELIABILITY
Stable performance under extreme conditions
PROVEN SAFETY
No thermal runaway, no fire risk
MISSION READINESS
Instant power delivery after standby
DURABLE DESIGN
Resistant to shock, vibration, and temperature variations
DEFENSE-GRADE QUALITY
Built to meet NATO and military standards
January 11, 2026
In 2020, a new fleet of electric commuter ferries was introduced in Copenhagen, setting a global benchmark for emission-free public transport on water. To meet the demanding requirements of inner-city passenger operations, Echandia was selected to supply the maritime battery system enabling safe, reliable, and fully electric propulsion.
January 2, 2026
In 2026, San Francisco Bay Ferry will introduce the United States’ first fully electric, high-speed, high-capacity ferry fleet as part of the Rapid Electric Emission Free (REEF) program. The project represents a major milestone for zero-emission maritime transport in North America.
December 11, 2025
In June 2025, Molslinjen introduced Nerthus, a fully electric RoPax ferry serving the route between Ballen on Samsø and Kalundborg in Denmark. The vessel is the first of two new electrified ferries commissioned by Molslinjen and built at Cemre Shipyard in Turkey.
October 15, 2025
Scandlines, one of Northern Europe’s leading ferry operators, has taken a major step toward zero-emission operation by converting two of its RoPax ferries into plug-in hybrids. The vessels are being retrofitted with Echandia Ultra battery systems, enabling up to 80% electric operation per crossing, with diesel propulsion retained only as backup.
Our team has worked with leading shipyards and system integrators, from ABB to Siemens, to electrify ferries, tugs, navy and transport vessels. We know what it takes to build a safe, durable system that performs every day.
