Gotlandsbolaget has taken an important step towards a more sustainable future by ordering the high-speed catamaran Gotland Horizon X, which will be powered by fossil-free fuels. For Vinge, it has been a privilege to provide advice to Gotlandsbolaget during the process.
The vessel, built by the Australian shipyard Austal, will be a pioneering example of the sustainable ferry service of the future. The advice has covered the drafting and negotiation of shipbuilding contracts as well as intellectual property issues. With our support, Gotlandsbolaget, Sweden’s oldest passenger shipping company, has been able to focus on developing a solution that not only benefits the ferry-service to Gotland, but also contributes to the transition of shipping towards a climate-neutral future.
A sustainable solution for Gotland transport
The Gotland Horizon X will be a fast catamaran with room for 1,500 passengers and 400 cars, which can run on several types of fossil-free fuels. The vessel will be able to travel at 29 knots, giving a crossing time between Gotland and the mainland of just over 3 hours.
Vinge looks forward to following the development and is proud to have been part of Gotlandsbolaget's important investment in sustainability and innovation.
Vinge’s team consisted of Paula Bäckdén, Alexander Lindeberg and Imola Szanto Francsics.
