The hydrogen ferry is currently under construction at Westcon Yards, Norway, and is scheduled to be deployed in 2021 and is capable of carrying 80 cars and 299 passengers.
“Our goal is to create a new icon among eco-friendly ferries,” said Sigvald Breivik, Technical Director at Norled.
“Hydrogen, as a zero emission fuel, will be the alternative energy for ferry propulsion systems in cases where longer sailing distances are required and charging batteries is not possible.”
“The energy efficient Schottel Rudder EcoPeller (SRE), which we now have selected for several of our new vessels, in an important piece in this puzzle.”
“Through this selection, we ensure our place at the forefront of the development of zero emission ferries.”
The SRE meets Norled’s requirements as it covers the power range from 500 to 5,000kW and ensures high efficiency even at very low loads. It is an ecologically friendly propulsion system developed primarily for open seas and coastal operating conditions.
