MacGregor has secured orders for environmentally-friendly equipment for four next-generation eco-cruise ships which will be the first liquefied natural gas-powered cruise ships to enter the market.
“Cruise ships operate in some of the world’s most fragile ecosystems and a rising demand from both authorities and operators requires that onboard systems are as environmentally-friendly as possible,” says Lars Öberg, Sales Manager, RoRo at MacGregor. “They also need to be efficient, quiet and cost-effective.”
MacGregor’s deliveries include electrically operated shell doors, as well as electric frequency controlled Hatlapa winches.
“The greatest environmental benefits of electric drives are the elimination of potentially polluting hydraulic oil leaks and the fact that, on average, electric drives consume up to 30% less energy than their hydraulic equivalents. MacGregor’s impressive reference list of providing reliable electric-drive systems in RoRo applications as well as the company’s ability to make timely deliveries was an important factor in securing the contract,” Öberg continued.
The eco-cruise ships will be built in Germany and Finland. The orders were booked into first quarter 2016 order intake.
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