The Big Picture: Norway's Super-Green 'Floating' Ferries

Norway’s coastal commuters are about to experience one of the most ambitious leaps in clean transport in recent years.

Norwegian public transport firm Boreal AS has ordered 20 zero-emission Candela P‑12 hydrofoil ferries, in a deal that marks a new frontier in electric mobility at sea, blending aerodynamic innovation with next-generation energy efficiency.

For travellers accustomed to breath-taking fjord backdrops, the sensation of gliding above the waves might make the daily commute feel closer to flying.

Built in Sweden, the Candela P‑12 electric hydrofoil has been described as a “magic carpet” for passengers. It is a vessel designed to make high-speed, zero‑emission travel both commercially and environmentally viable.