The future is electric onboard, according to ABB, with one Norwegian ferry operator, The Fjords, already well on the way.

The dual-fuel, 400-passenger Vision of the Fjords (built 2016) shows what is possible with battery operation of shortsea ferries.

The Fjords’ chief executive, Rolf Sandvik, told the round table that the company has faith that passengers will pay more for an environmentally friendly vessel.