Ro-Ro car ferry B619/1-4

DNV-GL

The latest series of vessels delivered to Norled by our Shipyard in 2020-2021 included four hybrid, battery-powered double ended car passenger ferries. They represent a new generation of ferries that meet stringent international regulations with regards to harmful and GHG emissions. In fact, they are the most energy efficient vessels in their class which is a result of a number of energy saving solutions incorporated onboard (covering systems such as e.g. HVAC, lighting, control of pumps, etc.) and, above all, the state-of-the-art Diesel electric hybrid system. In normal operation, all required power is drawn from two battery packs. These are recharged from the shore grid during unloading/loading, which typically takes about 11 minutes. A fast charging solution is therefore used to ensure that the batteries maintain their required state of charge. The ferries operate in the area of Norwegian fiords serving four local connections. First ship from this series – Festøya – has been awarded the Shippax Award 2021 being the most prestigious award in the combined ferry, ro-ro and cruise industry. DECK EQUIPMENT Two (2) hydraulically operated flaps; One (1) hydraulic anchor winch; Two (2) hydraulic capstans; Integrating with a shore-based battery charging solution; Integrating with a shore-based automatic mooring solution.