webfact Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 Thailand’s first electric ‘e-ferries’ on track to launch in Phuket By The Phuket News Deputy Minister of Tourism and Sports Napintorn Srisunpang this week inspected the Sakun.C Innovation Co Ltd boatbuilding factory in Suphan Buri, where the country’s first electric passenger boats are under construction for launch in Phuket. Photo: Ministry of Tourism and Sports PHUKET: Deputy Minister of Tourism and Sports Napintorn Srisunpang this week inspected the Sakun.C Innovation Co Ltd boatbuilding factory in Suphan Buri where electric passenger boats are under construction for launch in Phuket, which will be the first province in the country to use electric-powered boats for marine passenger transport to nearby islands. The inspection delegation, on Wednesday (Sept 16), was welcomed by the company’s managing director and other company employees, reported the Ministry of Tourism and Sports (MoTS). The boats being built by Sakun.C are the first electric passenger boats to be registered by the Marine Department national headquarters in Bangkok, where all boat designs must be approved and registered, said the MoTS report. Full story: https://www.thephuketnews.com/thailand-first-electric-e-ferries-on-track-to-launch-in-phuket-77382.php -- © Copyright Phuket News 2020-09-21 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RichardColeman Posted September 20, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 20, 2020 7 minutes ago, webfact said: which will be the first province in the country to use electric-powered boats for marine passenger transport to nearby islands. You just know they have not built the charger 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 Just need some gullible Chinese tourists for the maiden voyage and some subs to man the periscopes and it's good to go ???? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fasteddie Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 Electricity and water, what could go wrong? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huuwi Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 no infos at all, capacity? lenght? speed? if the boat does 8 kn then it is a dead child already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mrfill Posted September 20, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 20, 2020 Have they got a long enough cable to plug it in? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipButty Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 approved and registered, In the same sentence, cant wait Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffggi Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 4 hours ago, webfact said: all boat designs must be approved and registered, said the MoTS report. What about the Captains & crew piloting these vessels ........??? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbeNormal Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 2 hours ago, Geoffggi said: What about the Captains & crew piloting these vessels ........??? they will be trained on the use of oars 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Almer Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 will they have to keep putting money in the meter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinginKata Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 4 hours ago, mrfill said: Have they got a long enough cable to plug it in? It would make sense to have a small generator onboard for emergency charging. But have they got sense ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeungKen Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 (edited) I have just done a quick search of e ferries and found the attached link. It could well be a neat idea for the Bangkok's klongs and other similar waterways, but fear for their use in open water when seas are rough and when crewed by untrained crews pushing boundaries of the boat's limitations. I won't be volunteering to do a Pi Phi trip in one. https://plugboats.com/bangkok-becoming-electric-ferry-capital-of-the-world/ Edited September 21, 2020 by LeungKen To correct spelling mistake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somtamnication Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 I hope the captain loads up on these!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETERTHEEATER Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 Phuket passenger vessels frequently sink. The beauty of the electric propulsion is that they will be able to continue to their destination underwater. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrTuner Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 3 hours ago, PETERTHEEATER said: Phuket passenger vessels frequently sink. The beauty of the electric propulsion is that they will be able to continue to their destination underwater. Finally, submarines. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burma Bill Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 10 hours ago, mrfill said: Have they got a long enough cable to plug it in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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