The Mine Smart Ferry (Thai: ไมน์ สมาร์ท เฟอร์รี่) is a transportation service in Thailand operated by Energy Absolute on the Chao Phraya River.[1] Launched in 2021, the battery-powered Smart Ferry provides service between Bangkok and Nonthaburi.[2][3]
Waterway | Chao Phraya River |
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Transit type | Electric Catamaran Ferry |
Route | • City Line Phra Pinklao Bridge-Sathorn • Metro Line Rama VII Bridge-Watworachanyawas • Urban Line Phra Nang Klao-Sathorn |
Owner | E@ Pub Co., Ltd. |
Operator | Thai Smile Boat Co., Ltd |
Authority | |
Began operation | 2020 |
System length | 22 miles |
No. of lines | 3 |
No. of vessels | 35 |
Hubs | Sathorn Pier |
No. of terminals | 22 Piers |
Connections at Chao Phraya Express Boat | |
Website | minesmartferry |
Smart Ferry operates three services, the City Line (Sathorn Pier-Phra Pinklao Pier), Metro Line (Sathorn Pier-Rama VII Pier), and the rush-hour Urban Line (Sathorn Pier-Phra Nang Klao Pier).[4]
Boats
editSeries 1 (2020)
edit24M Electric Catamaran Ferry (250 passengers)
Series 2 (2023)
edit19M Electric Catamaran Ferry (150 passengers)
Piers
editPiers | Services | Transfers | Location | |||
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City Line | Metro Line | Urban Line | ||||
N30/1 | Phra Nang Klao Bridge | ● | MRT Purple Line | Nonthaburi | ||
N30 | Nonthaburi | ● | ||||
N24 | Rama VII Bridge | ● | ||||
N22 | Bang Pho | ● | MRT Blue Line | Bangkok | ||
N21 | Kiak Kai | ● | ||||
N18 | Payap | ● | ||||
N15 | Thewet | ● | ● | Phadung Krung Kasem boat | ||
N12 | Phra Pin Klao Bridge | ● | ● | |||
N10 | Wang Lang (Prannok) | ● | ● | ● | ||
N9 | Tha Chang | ● | ||||
Wat Arun | ● | |||||
Wat Pho | ● | |||||
N7 | Rajinee | ● | ● | ● | ||
N6/1 | Yodpiman | |||||
N6 | Memorial Bridge | ● | ||||
N5 | Rachawongse | ● | ||||
N4 | Marine Dept. | ● | ● | |||
N3 | Si Phraya | ● | ● | |||
CAT Tower | ● | ● | ||||
N2/1 | ICONSIAM | ● | ● | BTS Skytrain Gold Line | ||
CEN | Sathorn | ● | ● | ● | BTS Skytrain Silom Line | |
S2 | Watworachanyawas | ● |
References
edit- ^ "EA officially launches electric boat service". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2022-09-21.
- ^ "Electric boats, ferries to launch in 2021". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2022-09-21.
- ^ "Bangkok electric ferry service plugs in 2 new routes". nationthailand. 2021-12-29. Retrieved 2022-09-21.
- ^ "Sathon pier gets extra electric boat routes". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2022-09-21.