Norwegian explorer cruise line, Hurtigruten, is to build two new expedition ships using sustainable hybrid technology from Rolls-Royce to reduce emissions and fuel consumption.
The MS Roald Amundsen and MS Fridtjof Nansen will feature the latest automation and control systems, including the Rolls-Royce Unified Bridge, the first delivery of two azipull propellers using permanent magnet technology, two large tunnel thrusters, stabilisers, four Bergen B33:45 engines, winches and power electric systems.
As well as the hybrid technology, the design of the hull and use of electricity on board expects to reduce the fuel consumption by approximately 20% and CO2 emissions from the ships by 20%. This amounts to more than 3000 metric tons of CO2 per year.
The auxiliary battery power will be installed first and will reduce fuel consumption related to “peak shaving”. In a second phase, larger batteries will be installed, enabling the possibility of fully electric sailing across longer distances and over longer periods of time. This will be used when sailing into fjords, at port and in vulnerable areas allowing silent and emission-free sailing.
In addition, the ships will feature main propulsion systems that use integrated permanent magnet (PM) technology instead of being powered by separate propulsion motors.
The ships will be constructed at Kleven Yard in Norway. The first ship will be delivered in 2018 and the second one at the end of 2019.
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