{"id":188727,"date":"2026-06-29T12:20:27","date_gmt":"2026-06-29T10:20:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newmobility.news\/?p=188727"},"modified":"2026-06-29T11:42:14","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T09:42:14","slug":"mdk-launches-new-electric-ferry-in-antwerp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newmobility.news\/en\/2026\/06\/29\/mdk-launches-new-electric-ferry-in-antwerp\/","title":{"rendered":"MDK launches new electric ferry in Antwerp"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>On Thursday, the Maritime <span class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\">Services and Coast Agency (Maritieme Dienstverlening en Kust, MDK) unveiled its newest electric ferry, the Scheldestroom, in Antwerp. <\/span><span class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\">With the introduction of the new ferry, MDK is taking a step toward making its ferry services more eco-friendly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\">\u201cThe &#8216;Scheldestroom&#8217; is the result of a well-considered investment of approximately 7.5 million euros in sustainable mobility and in the people who use it every day,\u201d said Tim Van Dijck, Director of the Fleet division within the agency. Ferry services are becoming increasingly important as a sustainable alternative for short journeys and commuting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\">&#8220;This vessel embodies what we stand for as an organization: innovation, sustainability, and reliable connections for our users. The fact that we can celebrate this together today makes it all the more special,&#8221; Van Dijck added.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Reliable<\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\">The &#8216;Scheldestroom&#8217; will operate between Kruibeke and Hoboken. The vessel has a capacity of 150 passengers and 150 bicycles and <\/span><span class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\">reaches a top speed of approximately 18 kilometers per hour. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\">The <\/span><span class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\">electric drive system and batteries ensure reliable operation, while the vessel is charged at the jetty via an integrated plug system.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\">Solar panels support the energy supply and help optimize energy consumption.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\">During the day, the ferry is charged between crossings, extending the battery life.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\">The fully electric propulsion system not only ensures a quiet and comfortable crossing but also significantly reduces CO2 emissions. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\">The design of this ferry deliberately accounted for future developments. For instance, the vessel can be adapted in the future to use alternative fuels such as methanol. This ensures that the *Scheldestroom* remains a flexible and sustainable vessel in the long term. <\/span><span class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\">The boat was built at Baltic Workboats in Estonia.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Climate-friendly transport<\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\">&#8220;Waterborne passenger transport is becoming increasingly important in Flanders. With projects like &#8216;Scheldestroom,&#8217; we combine sustainable technology with an efficient mobility solution. 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