Incat Tasmania

After recently meeting with the Uruguayan Ambassador, it was only fair we extended the same invitation to the Argentinian Ambassador to Australia - especially since Hull 096 will soon operate between their two beautiful countries. But His Excellency, Maximo Gowland, took it one step further to outdo his diplomatic counterpart with a selfie alongside the world’s largest electric ferry and our CEO. A big thanks to Ambassador Gowland for visiting Incat. We’ve got a seat saved for him right next to the Uruguayan Ambassador for Hull 096’s maiden voyage in South America next year.

With nearly 100 Incat-built vessels in operation across the globe, our ships take passengers to some truly spectacular destinations. Here is Hull 099, the El Dorado Express, cruising into port on the beautiful island of Ulleungdo off South Korea. Every Incat vessel is designed and crafted to ensure passengers travel in comfort and safety, backed by the high-quality craftsmanship that goes into every detail of our builds. Whether crossing busy harbors or remote waters, our ferries guarantee a reliable and enjoyable experience for all on board.

Wearing his Incat hi-vis the entire way, our Strategic Adviser Peter Gutwein walked all the way from Sydney to Canberra, and into the Prime Minister's office, to highlight the importance of cultural diversity and inclusion in our workplaces and communities. At Incat, we take pride in our culturally diverse team, representing a wide range of backgrounds and nationalities. We believe this diversity strengthens our workforce and enhances our company culture, driving innovation and collaboration. Congratulations to Peter on this remarkable effort and for bringing attention to such an important cause.

Incat is doing more than just talking about sustainability – we’re taking action. We were proud to be part of the recent foreshore clean-up at Prince of Wales Bay, helping to preserve our waterways for future generations to enjoy. Incat is committed to building a future fleet of environmentally friendly ships, leading the charge towards a more sustainable future for the maritime industry and our marine environment.

Despite being on opposite sides of the world, Tasmania and Uruguay are united by their strong maritime connection and leadership in sustainability. This was a key focus during our recent meeting with Uruguayan Ambassador to Australia, Her Excellency Dianela Pi, where we had the pleasure of showing her the world’s largest electric ferry under construction. Her Excellency is looking forward to traveling onboard Hull 096 when it begins operating between Argentina and Uruguay, and we look forward to welcoming her back to the shipyard next year for the vessel’s launch. A special thanks to Honorary Consul for Uruguay, Mike Grainger, for facilitating the meeting.

It was great to welcome Federal Minister for Skills and Training, Andrew Giles, to the shipyard to meet with some of our first-year apprentices and hear about their journey so far. As Tasmania’s largest single-site employer of apprentices, Incat’s commitment to training and development is evident in the significant investment we make in the future of our workforce. Through our award-winning program, our apprentices gain hands-on experience alongside some of the best aluminium shipbuilders in the industry, contributing to projects like the construction of the world’s largest electric ferry while shaping their own future careers.

Weighing 22 tonnes, the front superstructure was the largest and most technically challenging module Incat has ever lifted and positioned onto a vessel. For over 30 years, we have been pushing the boundaries of maritime innovation, and the construction of Hull 096 is only the beginning of an exciting new chapter in sustainable shipbuilding.

It was a pleasure to recently host European Union Ambassador to Australia, Gabriele Visentin, at the shipyard. Incat has strong ties with Europe, with many of our vessels operating across the continent. It was a great opportunity to discuss how future trade agreements between Australia and the European Union could benefit Incat and our customers in Europe as we continue producing sustainable ships for export in the global market.

Today marks a major milestone in the construction of Incat Hull 096! The final passenger deck module has been successfully lifted into place, signalling the structural completion of the vessel and a pivotal moment in the journey toward launching the world’s largest electric ferry. Read the full press release here - https://lnkd.in/g-URvXGP

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