The Amherst Islander II is a zero emission ferry boat which will serve Amherst Island from Millhaven, Ontario in Lake Ontario, Canada, thus replacing the MV Frontenac II built in 1962.[1][2] The Amherst Islander II was constructed with another ferry, the MV Wolfe Islander IV, using the same zero emission technology and which will serve between Kingston, Ontario and Wolfe Island.[2]
The Amherst Islander II was launched November 2019, Damen Galați shipyard in Romania. It is currently overwintering at the Picton Terminal, anticipated to be brought into service April 2023.[3] However, apparently its not going to happen this year since there is a dearth of certified marine engineers (one per crew required)
References[edit]
- ^ "Zero-emission AMHERST ISLANDER II and WOLFE ISLANDER IV successfully completed". Shippax. Retrieved 2 January 2022.
- ^ a b Yakub, Mehanaz (21 September 2021). "Sister electric ferries now en route to Amherst Island and Wolfe Island". Electric Autonomy Canada. Retrieved 2 January 2022.
- ^ "New electric ferries slated for Kingston region are on their way to Picton Terminals this week - Kingston". globalnews.ca. Retrieved 2022-01-12.