MS Medstraum

Kolumbus · Norway · battery-electric

Ferry operated by Kolumbus. Status: in service.

MS Medstraum: ferry illustration; powertrain battery-electric, status in service, country Norway battery-electric In service Norway
Battery
1.5 MWh
Capacity
147 passengers; fast ferry
In service
2022
Hub
Vehicles

Route

Stavanger region

Charging: Shore charging at both ends.

Battery: 1.5 MWh. Builder: Fjellstrand (TrAM project).

Vessel record

Vessel record

MS Medstraum (Kolumbus)
OperatorKolumbus
BuilderFjellstrand (TrAM project)
Classferry
CountryNorway
Powertrainbattery-electric
Battery (MWh)1.5
Capacity147 passengers; fast ferry
ChargingShore charging at both ends
Autonomycrewed
Route or regionStavanger region
Statusin service
In service2022
Record updated2026-10

In context

Where it fits

Listed in Electric Ferries. Vessels are compared on battery capacity, charging, route length and service status - the factors that decide whether a vessel class can run on batteries alone or still needs hydrogen, hybrid or green-fuel power.

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Sources

Sources and scope

Scope
MS Medstraum (Kolumbus)
Sources
ElectronsX marine dataset; operator, shipyard and classification society records
Updated
2026-10