MV Wolfe Islander IV explained

MV Wolfe Islander IV is a zero emission ferry serving between Kingston, Ontario and Wolfe Island in the Great Lakes. It replaces the ferry and brings 50% more capacity.^{[1] [2]} Wolfe Islander IV was constructed alongside another ferry,, using the same zero emission technology and which will serve between Amherst Island and Millhaven, Ontario.^[2]

Wolfe Islander IV was built at the Damen Galați shipyard in Romania. It was originally anticipated to be brought into full-time service in mid 2022, but faced several delays due in part to crew shortages and incomplete docking infrastructure.^{[3] [4]}

The ferry began full-time service August 17, 2024.

Notes and References

1. News: Zero-emission AMHERST ISLANDER II and WOLFE ISLANDER IV successfully completed . 2 January 2022 . Shippax .
2. News: Yakub . Mehanaz . Sister electric ferries now en route to Amherst Island and Wolfe Island . 2 January 2022 . Electric Autonomy Canada . 21 September 2021 . en-CA.
3. News: New electric ferries slated for Kingston region are on their way to Picton Terminals this week - Kingston . Globalnews.ca . en-US . 2022-01-12.
4. Web site: Legge . Jenna . July 26, 2024 . New Wolfe Island ferry to begin operations next month . August 19, 2024 . CBC News.