Electrifying Scandinavian Ferry Transport: Two Projects Defining 2026
As 2026 begins, it is worth looking at two large projects that show where Scandinavian ferry transport is going. Metstech‘s job is to retrofit the vessels from diesel power to hybrid (diesel + electricity) and to build the stations that will supply the necessary electricity. 1) Gullmarsleden: where rock, water, and engineering meet If you […]
Hybridising Neptunus: One Step Toward Climate-Neutral Shipping
Metstech will convert the Neptunus ferry to hybrid propulsion, significantly reducing its carbon footprint, air pollution and noise emissions. Although Metstech is responsible for the hybridisation of the ferry, the main contractor is Stockholm Repairyard, the shipyard. This means that they are leading the entire project, which encompasses far more than just the ship’s electrification. The […]
Silent power, smarter cruising: Hybrid innovation aboard MS Lyrön
Imagine you and your spouse or partner gently navigating near Gothenburg at night on a restaurant cruise, but with almost no noise or vibration, and knowing that your beautiful moment is pollution-free. If you live in or visit Gothenburg, you will soon be able to experience such a moment, as our Metstech team in Gothenburg […]
Power Tech AB and METS Technology AB merge to form Metstech AB – A new force in electrification and automation
This merger equips us with the resources necessary to maintain our position as market leaders in Marine and Industrial Electrification, Energy Storage, Electrical Design and Construction, Ships, and Automation. Both companies have established a strong presence in the Electric Power & Automation sector, with a diverse portfolio of successful projects. By combining our expertise and […]
Electrifying Gothenburg’s Waterways: METS Technology Leads the Charge with Megawatt Stations and Hybrid Ferries
Styrsöbolaget has commissioned our company to design and build the megawatt charging stations for the ferry routes, consisting of a 2-megawatt station at Lindholmen and a 1-megawatt station at Klippan. In other words, we are extending our reach and adding land operations to our typical maritime operations. The scope of METS will include complete containerised […]
METS Technology Secures Contract for Charging Station on Gullmarsleden Road Ferries in Sweden
METS Technology has recently been awarded a significant contract to construct and install a charging station for road ferries operating between Skår and Finnsbo on Gullmarsleden, near the city of Lysekil in Sweden. This groundbreaking charging station, commissioned by the Swedish Transport Administration’s Ferry operations, Trafikverket, is set to revolutionize the charging process for ferries, […]
METS supplies IAS to Hopper Dregder
Our high-quality shipbuilding cooperation with Telesilta Oy and Työvene continues with METS Technology’s Integrated Automation platform MIAS being installed on a newbuild Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger to be delivered in the Autumn of 2023! This type of dredger has a self-loading/unloading capacity and has engines and pumps able to suck sand, silt, clay, grave, and […]
METS receives ISO 9001 & 14001 certification by DNV
We at METS Technology are delighted: DNV issued on February 18th the ISOs certificates 14001, Environmental Management System, and 9001, Quality Management System! DNV, as it is well known in the maritime community, is one of the top classification societies. The entire process took approximately one year. DNV first analyzed the documentation from a distance, […]
METS participates in Electrification research project
A consortium integrated by Gotland Tech Development, Helios Nordic Energy AB, ABB, and us, METS Technology, has been awarded a grant for SEK 1.2 million to investigate how to carry out the partial electrification of Destination Gotland’s two LNG / LBG vessels by providing electricity to all the auxiliary systems and hotel-load. The research grant […]
Electrification of passenger ferry Kostervåg
METS Technology will carry out extensive electrification of the Koster Marine’s ferry Kostervåg: The vessel will be partially extended and converted to electric operation at Swedeship Marine’s shipyard in Djupvik, Tjörn. METS will supply the complete electrical propulsion system, including electric motors, generators, power electronics, energy management system and automation, and power distribution. In other […]