The point is that a technologically advanced ferry is more difficult to maintain in remote regions. I would speculate that 2 smaller diesel ferries would fit de

The point is that a technologically advanced ferry is more difficult to maintain in remote regions. I would speculate that 2 smaller diesel ferries would fit design requirements better. Maybe less stringent environmental requirements would be in order, to allow for simpler technology (the net benefit being you don't have to fly parts halfway across the planet every time the fancy ferry breaks down). Ultimately people who don't live in the environments things are being designed for might be predisposed to assume that advanced is better (or even the only option). The article argues that this is not always the case and we should take that into account.