By
Rebecca Gibson |
Remontowa Shipbuilding is to construct two double-ended hybrid ferries for Norwegian operator Norled.
The 296-passenger ferries were designed by LMG Marin (who will also deliver the complete class documentation) to will comply with regulations set out by DNV GL and the Norwegian Maritime Administration.
Both ferries will be equipped with a diesel-electric hybrid system that will primarily be powered by two onboard battery packs and only switch to biodiesel fuel in emergencies. The ferries’ captains will be able to recharge the batteries by connecting them to shoreside charging systems that are integrated with an automatic mooring system (of vacuum or magnetic type) at the quays in both Festøya and Solavågen. All onboard equipment on board will be as energy-efficient as possible.
The newbuilds, which will also accommodate 120 cars, will be delivered in the fourth quarter of 2019.