TT-Line Orders Second Green Ship 2.0 for the Baltic Sea
TT-Line Orders Second Green Ship 2.0 for the Baltic Sea
TT-Line has confirmed the order for a second Green Ship 2.0. The shipping company’s newbuilding program now includes two LNG-battery hybrid ferries of identical design. The first vessel is scheduled to enter service on the Baltic Sea before the summer of 2030. TT-Line has not yet specified a specific route for the vessel.
The option will result in two new buildings that have been firmly commissioned
At the end of 2025, TT-Line initially announced the first new vessel of this generation. At that time, an option for a sister ship was also planned. With the confirmation on July 10, 2026, it is now certain that both Green Ships 2.0 will be built.
Like the first ship, the second newbuild is also being constructed at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard in Nanjing. The shipyard had previously built the current Green Ships“Nils Holgersson”and“Peter Pan”for TT-Line. The new pair is part of the long-term renewal of the TT-Line fleet.
The new TT-Line Ferry Nils Holgersson coming from Trelleborg, entering the port of Rostock
930 passengers, 300 cabins, and 5,400 loading meters
Each Green Ship 2.0 is designed to accommodate 930 passengers. In addition, there will be 300 passenger cabins and 5,400 loading meters for cars, RVs, trucks, and other cargo units.
New cabin designs for families and couples are planned for travelers. In addition, the ships will feature larger restaurants and lounges, a children’s play area, and dedicated areas for pets. A bar and a wellness area with a sauna and hot tub are planned for the sun deck.
Battery Supports the LNG Hybrid Powertrain
The two new vessels will be equipped with an LNG hybrid propulsion system and an LFP battery system with a storage capacity of 5.5 to 10 megawatt-hours. Additional pre-installed battery rooms allow for future expansion. The electrical infrastructure is also designed to accommodate an increase in battery-powered operation in the future.
While docked and during maneuvers, the ships should be able to operate silently and without local emissions from their propulsion systems. More powerful shore power connections will enable the batteries to be charged while in port. The ships are technically equipped for fully electric operation; however, they will initially be used as LNG hybrid ferries.
Routes for the new TT-Line ferries have not yet been determined
TT-Line connects Germany, Poland, and Lithuania with Sweden. Its route network includes, among others, the Travemünde–Trelleborg and Rostock–Trelleborg routes. It has not yet been confirmed which route the first Green Ship 2.0 will be deployed from starting in 2030.
There is also no specific date yet for the delivery and commissioning of the second ship. Therefore, nothing will change for your travel plans for the time being. In the long term, however, the new ships will offer more cabins, modern common areas, and additional transport capacity on the TT-Line network.
