Everllence’s Main Engines to Power Newbuild Ferries in British Columbia

Per order from British Columbia Ferry Services (BC Ferries), Everllence will supply two 6L32/44CR and two 8L32/44CR main engines for the construction of four double-ended newbuild ferries for its fleet. China Merchants Industry Weihai Shipyard will build the vessels with the first ships expected to enter service in 2029, and all four operational by 2031.

“Our work with Everllence Canada is an important milestone on our fleet-renewal journey, as well as our move toward greater efficiency and lower emissions,” said Ed Hooper, Head of Fleet Renewal at BC Ferries. “The 32/44CR engines provide proven performance and operational flexibility, and the long-term local service support from PrimeServ Canada helps ensure reliability and in-province technical capacity as we introduce these new vessels.”

The ferries comprise a new major vessel (NMV) class designed to replace aging vessels on BC Ferries’ busiest routes. This project represents the company’s largest-ever capital investment – the NMVs are being constructed with future sustainability and all-electric operation in mind. Fully electric operation will become possible when the necessary infrastructure becomes available.

"Everllence Canada is pleased to partner with BC Ferries on these NMV-class vessels that will be supported by our established, local, in-service support organization, PrimeServ Canada,” said Vamsi Pentyala, General Manager of BC Office, Everllence Canada. “This partnership allows us to strengthen our commitment to continued investment and growth in British Columbia, support the local economy, develop the skills of our people in BC and across Canada, and develop new suitable local partners to ensure the reliable service of these ferries.”

BC Ferries is a central transport backbone in British Columbia, carrying millions of passengers and vehicles every year and ensuring the reliable movement of people, goods, and essential services across the region.

“BC Ferries plays a role in keeping communities and businesses across British Columbia connected,” said Thomas Huchatz, Global Manager Ferries, Everllence. “Supplying the main engines for these new vessels is a responsibility we take very seriously. Our 32/44CR engines bring proven reliability together with future-ready technology that will benefit these vessels for decades. Designed and manufactured in Europe and supported by our Canadian organization, they bring a guarantee of dependable lifecycle support and rapid local response.”

Factory Acceptance Test

In late April 2026, Everllence completed the factory acceptance test of its first ammonia-burning two-stroke engine built by licensee Engine & Machinery of Hyundai Heavy Industries in South Korea, marking a step toward commercial deployment of ammonia-fueled propulsion. The dual-fuel B&W 6G60ME-LGIA engine is slated for installation on a vessel for Singapore-based Eastern Pacific Shipping, currently under construction at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries. The engine is equipped with high-pressure selective catalytic reduction technology.

The milestone also advances EPS’s ammonia program. The very large ammonia carriers under construction are scheduled for first delivery from October 2026 and are expected to be the first vessels equipped with the 6G60ME-LGIA engine, positioning them within the emerging market for low-carbon marine propulsion. A factory acceptance test is a quality assurance process in which newly manufactured equipment is tested to verify performance against specifications before delivery and installation.