New zero emission ferry to Torghatten Nord
Cemre Shipyard and Torghatten Nord AS have entered into a contract to build a new ferry for Bognes-Lødingen.
Developed by Norwegian Ship Design, the double-ended car and passenger ferry with designation NSD120CFc will operate as a Zero Emission Vessel in exposed waters on the route Bognes – Lødingen in the Northern part of Norway. Typical service speed on the one hour crossing is 13-14 knots. The transit time (and speed) is bringing a new record among the Norwegian Battery Ferries.
The Vessel will normally operate battery electric with all power originating from the grid onshore through high-capacity automated charging connections. In case shore power is unavailable bio diesel generators will provide sufficient power for normal operation.
The double-ended ferry shall be arranged with two completely independent propulsion and power systems. The systems shall be arranged so that after any single fault, incl. fire and flooding, minimum one of the two independent power and propulsion systems will remain operational. The 117 m long vessel with 399 passengers capacity will be built according to the DNV class rules and carry the Norwegian flag.
“Torghatten Nord AS is proud winner of the next tender period on the Lødingen - Bognes connection with ground-breaking zero-emission vessels, after operating the same ferry connection for 10 years with low-emission LNG ferries. The solution represents a shift in relation to crossing time and vessel size operated by zero-emission battery ferries. As a shipyard with high competence within future technology, CEMRE is the selected shipyard for building this vessel” says Eirik Olsen, COO in Torghatten Nord.
“We are happy to work with Norwegian Ship Design and Torghatten Nord AS on this environmental-friendly and innovative project. We believe, as the fruit of this successful partnership, the vessel will take its place among the prestigious vessels in the sector when completed“ says Burak Mursaloğlu, Head of Business Development, CEMRE SHIPYARD.
“We are proud to be selected as the Ship Design Partner in this innovative project, and we look forward to continue our cooperation with Torghatten Nord and Cemre Shipyard. The vessel is designed with special focus on low energy consumption. Energy efficiency permeates the general design as well as most systems and technical solutions onboard. As always on our designs; safety, comfort and traffic efficiency shall be first-rate” says Hans Kristian Dyrli, Manager of Project Development in Norwegian Ship Design.