By
Laura Hyde |
HAV Design is to design and develop four autonomous zero-emission ferries for Norwegian ferry operator, Fjord1. The ferries are expected to enter service in 2026.
The vessels, which will be built at Tersan Shipyard in Turkey, will be based on a “future-oriented operating concept” developed by HAV Design and Fjord1. The ferries will be able to operate with autonomous navigation, and a number of onboard vessel functions will have the option to operate either manually or autonomously.
The ferries will operate the 5.6-kilometre Lavik-Oppedal crossing on the northwest coast of Norway from 1 September 2026.
“When these four ferries have been delivered, HAV Design will have designed 18 electrical ferries for Fjord1,” said Jan Magne Goksøyr, vice president sales at HAV Design. “While this is a notable number, the environmental and technological profile for these four newbuild ferries represent a major step into the future. Being allowed to design and develop such highly innovative ferries is a proud moment for everyone at HAV Design.”