A recent article in Sjöfartstidningen tells the story of how marine electrification is becoming a practical solution for various types of coastal transport. And Metstech played a critical role in the two conversions mentioned. The first case study is Lyrön, an older passenger vessel that has been rebuilt for...
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,...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
METS Technology specialises in high-performance charging systems for city ferries and short-distance routes between nearby towns. These operations run on uncompromising timetables. Ferries cross rivers, fjords and urban waterways dozens of times a day, stopping for only a few minutes at each quay. Every call demands fast, reliable and repeatable
Hybrid propulsion is on the rise in Europe. And helping to convert ships to hybrid propulsion has become one of the key capabilities of METS Technology. During the last year we have provided our technology to several new conversion and new building projects contributing to less emission, reduced operation costs
Double ended road ferry Bitten Clausen from the Sønderborg Kommune, Denmark, was sent to drydock as part of its annual revision by the Danish Maritime Authority. The owner took the opportunity to order some major retrofittings—renovation of the main engine and installation of a new shaft generator. METS Technology is
METS Technology designs, assembles and installs Integrated Navigation systems for New-buildings and Retrofits. The picture shows our Electrical Engineer, Fredrik Dahl, assembling workstations and radio equipment for the upgrade of the Swedish Coast Guard vessel KBV 181 undergoing a life time extension at Damen Oskarshamnsvarvet Sweden AB. The units will