Brittany Ferries’ new hybrid liquefied natural gas (LNG) electric ferry Saint-Malo has officially entered the French flag registry as the shipping company is preparing to christen the vessel next month.
As informed, the French flag was raised onboard the Saint-Malo, described as “the first large hybrid ship of the European merchant navy” , during a ceremony that took place in Santander, Spain, on December 5, 2024.
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On Thursday, 5th December, in Santander, Saint-Malo officially raised the French flag ??. Powered by an advanced hybrid propulsion system that combines liquefied natural gas (LNG) and electric batteries, Saint-Malo sets a new standard for eco-friendly ferry travel. It’s a… pic.twitter.com/HMfo2O7SbU
The newbuilding—which is owned by Swedish shipping company Stena RoRo and chartered to Brittany Ferries—docked in the Port of Santander on December 2, 2024.
After leaving CMI Jingling Shipyard in Weihai, China, the eco-friendly roll-on/roll-off passenger (RoPax) ship crossed the China Seas and the Indian Ocean, passing the Cape of Good Hope to reach the Atlantic, and finally arrived in Spain, its first destination.
In related news, Brittany Ferries said it received the Green Marine Europe label for the fifth consecutive year.
“This recognition highlights our commitment to sustainability and continuous environmental progress, from air and water quality to biodiversity protection. Together, we’re steering towards a greener future,” the company highlighted.