HURTIGRUTEN has unveiled its first zero-emission ship, which is claimed to be “the world’s most energy-efficient cruise vessel”. Weeks before Hurtigruten’s 130th anniversary, concept plans have been revealed for the first-of-its-kind initiative, initially announced last year (CW 01 Apr 2022). Hurtigruten is planning a fleet of smaller, custom-built ships which...
HURTIGRUTEN has unveiled its first zero-emission ship, which is claimed to be “the world’s most energy-efficient cruise vessel”.
Weeks before Hurtigruten’s 130th anniversary, concept plans have been revealed for the first-of-its-kind initiative, initially announced last year (CW 01 Apr 2022).
Hurtigruten is planning a fleet of smaller, custom-built ships which will leave zero emissions on both sea and land.
With the first ship ready in 2030, Hurtigruten plans to transform its entire fleet into zero-emission vessels.
Hurtigruten’s future ships will be electric and equipped with batteries which charge in port, and can be combined with wind technology.
The vessel is expected to feature numerous firsts and improved solutions which do not exist on cruise ships today, including retractable sails with solar panels, artificial intelligence maneuvering, contra-rotating propellers, and multiple retractable thrusters.
Additional technologies include air lubrication, advanced hull coating, and proactive cleaning.
Battery levels will be displayed on the side of the ship, while the bridge will be significantly reduced in size, following enhanced AI maneuvering, mimicking an airplane cockpit.
Hurtigruten will also use AI to collect data which learns the most efficient docking and undocking methods for each port, improving in-port operations in bad or challenging weather.
The ship’s streamlined shape will result in less air resistance, reduce energy use, and increase passenger comfort – CLICK HERE to view renders.
