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Austal has started construction on Horizon X, its largest vessel to date, at its Philippines shipyard. This high-speed ferry for Sweden's Gotlandsbolaget features a hydrogen-ready, multi-fuel design, with a unique propulsion system that integrates gas and steam turbines.

The plate cutting ceremony took place on 5 February. Horizon X is 130 meters long, designed to carry 1,500 passengers and 400 vehicles, and will operate on the Gotland-mainland route. Delivery is expected in mid-2028, with hull fabrication starting in early 2026. Kongsberg Maritime will supply propulsion systems for the vessel.