World's largest electric ferry unveiled in Uruguay

World's largest electric ferry unveiled in Uruguay

The 100% electric ferry China Zorrilla was unveiled on Saturday September 12 at the port of Nueva Palmira after completing a long journey from Australia to Uruguay. The vessel was acquired by Uruguayan shipping company Buquebus and built in Tasmania. It made it's public debut at a local port. Buquebus describes the ferry as the world's largest fully electric ship, adding it will "transform transportation between the two banks of the Rio de la Plata."

Following Saturday's unveiling, the China Zorrilla will be towed to the port of Colonia del Sacramento for final preparations before entering commercial service between Buenos Aires and Colonia. The 130-meter-long ferry, built entirely of marine-grade aluminum, can carry up to 2,100 passengers and 225 vehicles. Its name honors Uruguayan actress Concepción "China" Zorrilla.

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