IWI Low Impact Navigation: Use Case Portfolio

There are hundreds of fleets, boat manufacturers, and owners, governments, commercial enterprises and private citizens that are making the move to reducing fossil fuel consumption for their marine needs.

This portfolio of successful case histories has been assembled by Inland Waterways International to demonstrate the scope of solutions and possibilities in service now and underway for the future in different applications around the world.

You can view information and download pdf sheets for each Use Case or »» download the complete portfolio.

Use Cases

Amsterdam  •  2013 – 2025  •  Electrification of all canal traffic
Private Boats  •  Commercial Boats  •  Ferries


Denmark, Copenhagen • 2018 – 2020 • Five electric ferries
Commuter Ferries • Rapid Charging


Denmark / EU • 1995 – 2020 • World’s largest electric ferry
Battery Ferries • Charging Systems


EU, The Alps • 1995 – 2020 • Electric passenger boats
Solar Ferries • Electric Ferries • Electric Water Limos


France • 2009 – 2021 • Battery, hybrid and solar vessels
Commuter Ferries • Battery Ferries • Solar Ferries


India •  2018 – 2021 •  Public Private Partnership
Commuter Ferries  • Solar Ferries  • Solar Workboats


Italy, Venice • 2019 – 2028 • Electrification of the canal city
Water Taxis • Work Boats • Charging Network


Norway • 2014 – 2026 • National ferry regulations
Ferries


Norway • 2019 – 2021 • Electric inboard & outboard motors
Workboats • Aquaculture • e-boat Rentals


Sweden  •  2014 – 2030  •   The evolution of alt fuel ferries
Hybrid Ferries  •  BioDiesel  •  Battery  •  Charging Station


UK • 1980s – 2020 • Boats for residents and visitors
Canalboats • Narrowboats • Tourist Ferries


UK, Orkney Islands • 2020 • Consortium of partners
Hydrogen • Renewable Power


USA, California  •  1970 – 2021  •  World’s best selling electric boat
Recreational Boats


USA, California • 2019 – 2021 • Battery and hydrogen ferries
Commuter Ferries • Hydrogen