Batteries, shore power and biofuel are at the core of what Hurtigruten Group is calling a large-scale green upgrade of its costal expedition fleet.
Their primary ambition with this upgrade is to reduce CO2 emissions by 25 per cent or more, and to cut NOx emissions by 80 per cent or more.
“We are combining the best available technical solutions and cutting CO2 emissions along the Norwegian coast with at least a quarter,” said Hurtigruten Norwegian Coastal Express chief executive, Hedda Felin.
All ships have already been fitted with shore-power connectivity – to fully eliminate emissions when connected in port, while three ships - MS Richard With, MS Nordlys and MS Kong Harald - will undergo a full-fledged transformation to battery-hybrid power, with installation of new low-emission engines and large battery packs.
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