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BV-CLASSED
HYBRID FERRIES
WITH BATTERY
AND SOLAR
POWER TO BE
DEPLOYED IN
HONG KONG
M a r. 2 0 2 0 2 3

Paris La Défense, 20 March 2023 – Bureau Veritas (BV), a world

leader in Testing, Inspection and Certification, h a s a n n o u n ce d
t h at i t w i l l c l a s s t w o d i e s e l - e l e ct r i c p ro p u l s i o n , d o u b l e h u l l ,
double end ferries, one of which is hybrid-electric
p r o p u l s i o n , b ot h w i l l b e e q u i p p e d w i t h b a tt e r y and solar
power technology for operation in Hong Kong.

Designed by CoCo Yachts, a Dutch naval architect design and

development company, the Urban Sprinters 1000 vessels will be
operated by Sun Ferry Services Company Limited. They will transport
around 4 million passengers a year between Central Pier and Cheung
Chau Pier, in Hong Kong domestic waters.

Both Urban Sprinter 1000 ferries will be built by YaGuang Technology

Co. Ltd in Zhuhai, China, and will have an aluminium hull and Manage cookies
superstructure. The first vessel will be built with hybrid diesel-electric
Use propulsion and will be zero emission when sailing within pier
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Each vessel will be fitted with four IMO tier III diesel generators, of which
three will typically be in service, and one will be on standby. The service
speed will be 16 knots. The vessels will also be equipped with four
Azimuth L-type thrusters, each fitted with a PM electric motor.

The third deck will be an open area accessible to passengers for

sightseeing purposes. The area will be partly covered by solar panels,
which will help to reduce the vesselʼs overall emissions. The ships have
been designed to offer luxurious and functional passenger
accommodation on the main and upper deck, and minimise noise and
vibration levels.

The design and building of the vessel will be surveyed and certified by
Bureau Veritas. All flag related items, including safety and stability will
be delegated from Hong Kong Marine Department to BV. Previous
projects with similar delegated works have proven to be an efficient and
reliable method.

The first Urban Sprinter 1000 hybrid is expected to be delivered in Q2

2024, while the second vessel will be delivered in Q1 2025.

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BV is very proud to play a significant role in this
partnership with CoCo Yachts, Yaguang
ALEX Technology and Sun Ferry, to deliver these
innovative ferries for Hong Kong domestic
GREGG- waters. BV is honoured to support the project
SMITH from its inception, providing full plan approval
and design support, and we are happy to help
Senior Vice President &
advance innovation that is much needed to
Chief Executive
achieve a carbon neutral and sustainable future
N o r t h A s i a a n d C h i n a at
for the benefit of all marine stakeholders, the
B u r e a u Ve r i ta s M a r i n e
environment and society as a whole.
& Offshore

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With a large network of technical experts and surveyors, Bureau Veritas
offers in-depth design expertise and thorough technical review as well
as extensive support during the construction of these vessels. Through
its BV Green Line of services and solutions dedicated to sustainability,
Bureau Veritas helps its clients to build an efficient and rigorous
approach, and helps build trust between partners in their journey
towards more sustainable businesses and a more sustainable world.

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