Fully Electric Passenger Ferry
19M Fully Electric Carbon Fibre High-Speed Passenger Ferry.
19M Fully Electric Carbon Fibre High-Speed Passenger Ferry.
“We selected Coppercoat for Ika Rere because it had the lightest weight of any antifoul coating considered, it is impermeable, it has a very low drag surface, it does not erode on leading edges and high turbulence areas, its maintenance requirements are minimal, it is effective against fouling for ten years, it delivers significant operational cost savings and it fully aligns with the builders and operators environmental objectives”.
East by West Ferries - Wellington
Project + Year
2020. 19 Metre Fully Electric Carbon Fibre High-Speed Passenger Ferry for East by West Ferries – Wellington
Project Information
Maritime innovation
100% renewable energy
Ika Rere is the first fully electric, high-speed passenger ferry in the Southern hemisphere
Constructed by Wellington Electric Boat Building Company, the vessel is powered by Meridian Energy for Metlink public transport services and is owned and operated by East by West Ferries
Transports 132 passengers at a speed of 20 knots
Hull Substrate
Carbon Fibre
Coating Selection
Coppercoat Multi-Season Antifoul Coating
Selection Criteria
Environmental alignment with constructor and operator…utilisation of recycled materials, solvent-free, no biocidal leeching
Durability to prevent product erosion on leading edges and in high turbulence zones
High effectiveness against biofouling and long efficacy to minimise out-of-service frequency and costs
Low drag surface maximising speed and minimising energy demand
Proof of lighter product weight per square metre compared to alternative antifouling products
Non-porous coating to prevent water absorption and related increases in coating weight and volume
Contribution to operational cost reductions
Coating Performance
Coppercoat has fully satisfied every criterion that led to its selection ahead of major brand antifouling paints
Performance + Cost Analytics
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Project Management
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