100 PAX - Hydrogen-Powered Ferry

The ZESST 100 Pax is a 100 seater maritime public transport ship

The 100 Pax ferry will be tansporting passengers in 2026 !

The ZESST PAX is range of hydrogen-powered ships destined for public transport. The vessel is 100% modular with a capacity of 50 to 400 passengers. The boats aim to offer a new means of short-distance maritime transport to carry families, commuters, and tourists efficiently and without any harmful emissions on the seas, lakes, and rivers saving more than 1500 tons of CO2 per year per shuttle.

Advanced Technology for Efficiency, Comfort and Security

The ZESST PAX 100 hydrogen-powered ferry incorporates advanced technologies to optimise fuel consumption, security and comfort.

Navigational Efficiency

  • Wave compensation advanced technology
  • Ultra high density electrical motors
  • Hydrogen fuel cells & high density batteries
  • Composite and metallic lightweight materials
  • Surface effect aerodynamics
  • Optimized hydrodynamics
  • Smart on-board software for energy consumption reduction

Navigational Security and Comfort

  • Floating object detection system
  • Air-conditioned cabin
  • Foil retraction system
  • Adaptive hydrofoil active control for smooth cruise experience
ZESST Pax model design lines back side view
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    H2

    fuel

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    25 m

    length

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    8 m

    width

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    99 max

    passenger capacity

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    3,50 m

    max draft 

  • ico_vagues_min_blanc

    1.6 m

    minimum draft

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    2

    crew members

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    100 km

    range

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    27 kts (50 km/h)

    cruising speed

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    30 kts (55 km/h)

    max speed

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    Bureau Veritas, DNV-GL

    certification

ZESST Pax model design lines front side view
ZESST Pax model white graphic
ZESST Pax model design lines view from above
ZESST Pax model design lines back side view
ZESST Pax model design lines side view
ZESST Pax ferry on water with Swiss mountain in background
ZESST Pax model on Hudson river in New York with the Statue of Liberty in background
ZESST Pax model on lake in Switzerland