Germany’s First Fully Electric Seagoing Vessel Completes Acceptance Trials

Germany has completed the acceptance trials of the fully electric seagoing ferry, the E-Kat. The ferry was designed and built by Dutch shipbuilder Damen Shipyards for the German shipping company AG Reederei Norden-Frisia.

The E-Kat was launched on June 29, 2024, in Gorinchem, the Netherlands. After some delays, the acceptance trials were completed on January 15, 2025.

These trials confirmed that the necessary permits, insurance, and official approvals are in place. The vessel is now ready to transfer to its homeport in Norddeich, located on