by Michelle Cottet, Manager Marketing & Communications, Foreship

When Aurora Botnia entered service in 2021, she quickly became known as one of the most environmentally advanced ferries in the Baltic Sea.

Designed from the outset to minimize emissions, the 24,300 gross tonnage ro-pax was equipped with dual-fuel LNG engines, shore power capability, and a 2.2MWh battery system that enabled zero-emission port stays and efficient hybrid operations.

Serving the 52-nautical-mile Kvarken route between Vaasa and Umeå, the world's northernmost regular ferry service, the vessel's performance soon validated its reputation as a model for sustainable short-sea transportation.

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