Introducing the 10m zero emission, electric passenger ferry ‘e-Alia’ project; a fleet of 5 boats designed to operate around the Pacific Islands of Samoa.

 

Intended primarily to transport people and cargo between the Samoan Islands of Upolu and Manono, the solar panel equipped canopy provides shade for 12 seated passengers. A large forward shelter provides additional weather protection for the helm station and luggage.

Intended for multiple trips each day, the propulsion batteries can be charged dockside by shore power, or by the canopy mounted solar panel array.
Robust hull plating and keels were specified for intended use in shallow reef areas and also allow for beaching in special circumstances.

 

Orchestrated by McKay, designed by LOMOcean Marine, and built by Circa Marine, this innovative project was funded by the Climate Action Pathways for Island Transport (CAP-IT) Project in Samoa, which is part of a $37 million (USD) Japanese-funded Green Transformation initiative implemented by United Nations Development Programme.