LÜBECK, Germany | December 22, 2025 – Baltic ferry market leader TT-Line has officially signed a contract with China Merchants Jinling Shipyard for the construction of its next-generation RoPax vessel, dubbed Green Ship 2.0. This milestone reinforces TT-Line’s commitment to a long-term sustainability strategy and builds upon the operational success of its predecessor vessels.
Technical Evolution: LNG-Hybrid & Shore Power
The Green Ship 2.0 represents a significant technical upgrade from the current Nils Holgersson and Peter Pan (delivered in 2022). Measuring approximately 240 metres in length with a capacity for 1,000 passengers, the vessel will feature a state-of-the-art LNG-hybrid propulsion system.
In a major leap toward zero-emission port operations, the new ship will integrate a shore power-fed battery solution. This allows the vessel to charge its battery banks while docked, enabling completely emission-free stays in port and assisting in peak-shaving during voyages.
“The Green Ship 2.0 is not just a new vessel; it is a technical benchmark for the Baltic Sea,” said TT-Line. “By combining LNG with advanced battery technology, we are underlining our ambition to lead the industry toward a zero-emission future.”
Optimized for Efficiency and Comfort
The project continues the long-standing partnership between TT-Line and China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Nanjing). The 2.0 design focuses on three key pillars:
- Operational Efficiency: Refined hull lines and optimized hydrodynamics to reduce fuel consumption.
- Environmental Performance: Use of bio-LNG capabilities and energy-efficient HVAC systems with heat recovery.
- Passenger Experience: Newly designed “Eco-Mode” cabins and expanded outdoor areas totaling over 1,200 m².
Deep Dive: The TT-Line Fleet Transformation
A Pioneer in the Baltic
TT-Line has been at the forefront of maritime environmentalism since 2015. Their strategy is multifaceted:
- Emissions Reduction: The current fleet already utilizes flue gas desulfurization (scrubbers) and low-sulfur fuel (0.1%) to meet strict IMO SECA requirements.
- Infrastructure: The Green Ship series provides 32 charging stations for passengers’ electric vehicles, supporting the transition to green mobility on land and at sea.
- Network: Linking Germany (Travemünde, Rostock), Poland (Świnoujście), and Lithuania (Klaipėda) with Sweden (Trelleborg), TT-Line manages up to 18 departures daily, making its decarbonization efforts critical for Northern European trade corridors.
About TT-Line
TT-Line, the market leader in ferry transport between Germany and southern Sweden, With nine modern ferries and up to 18 departures daily, the company links the German Baltic ports of Travemünde and Rostock, the Polish port of Świnoujście, and Klaipėda in Lithuania with the Swedish hub of Trelleborg.
Since 1962, TT-Line has transported millions of passengers and freight units, currently handling approximately 1 million passengers, 250,000 cars, and 500,000 freight units annually. The company remains a leader in environmentally responsible ferry transport and continues to expand its Green Ship fleet to meet future sustainability goals.
Source: TT-Line