Hybrid Boat on Sydney Harbour

The award-winning 43' battery electric hybrid boat engineered and manufactured in the Hunter Region by Ampcontrol, Steber International, and the University of Newcastle is on show at the 2023 Indo-Pacific International Maritime Exposition.

Docked at the Sydney Harbour Marina between 6 and 9 November 2023, the vessel and its advanced electric battery technology are on exhibition to a record number of delegates from over 40 nations and 700 defence industry organisations.

The 600kW plug-in hybrid power and propulsion system designed by Ampcontrol engineers offers a high-speed, whisper-quiet, zero-emission operating mode.

Dr. Steve Mitchell, Ampcontrol Engineering Manager, says the execution of the boat is an excellent example of the innovation that can be achieved through collaborative partnerships.

"Marine technology was previously outside of our area of focus as a business, however through radical thinking and collaboration, we have been able to de-risk our research and development activities to pave the way in developing commercially viable solutions suitable for applications across defence, government, and private sectors," said Dr. Mitchell.

As part of the Indo Pacific International Maritime Exposition, Dr. Steve Mitchell presented at the International Conference Center in Darling Harbor on Day 1 of the Indo Pacific Maritime Conference. The presentation titled 'Hybrid Diesel-Electric Power and Propulsion System For Commercial Vessels' outlined the leading technology and expertise Ampcontrol used to create the 600kw Marine Plug-In Hybrid System.