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The building of the most environmentally friendly ship at sea, a zero-emission ship whose project name is “Sea Zero,” is being discussed further in-depth by Hurtigruten Norway as part of its 130th-anniversary celebrations this year.
The Sea Zero project’s first zero-emission ship will make its debut in 2030, and the cruise line plans to eventually replace the entirety of its present fleet with zero-emission vessels. The fleet’s ships will have wind power generation capabilities in addition to electric batteries that can be charged while in port. Other developments that will be included to make the ships emission-free include retractable solar panel sails, artificial intelligence, contra-rotating propellers, and retractable thrusters.
The three retractable wing rigs that integrate solar and wind energy collecting technology will be the Sea Zero ships’ most noticeable sustainability feature. They will tower above the ship to capture the readily available electricity, rising to a maximum height of 164 feet when fully extended.
The initial ship will be 443 feet, or 135 meters, long and accommodate 500 passengers in addition to 99 crew members. Additionally, it will include a sizable cargo hold for shipment.
By monitoring their own water and energy use, as well as controlling cabin ventilation, passengers will be able to reduce energy use while on board.
As part of its two-year project phase, the Sea Zero project is now testing and developing the technologies required to build this ground-breaking vessel. Hedda Felin, CEO of Hurtigruten Norway, remarked, “When we first launched the ‘Sea Zero’ project over a year ago, we were faced with the issue of not knowing which technologies would be accessible to us in 2030. “To achieve our sustainability goals, we had to open the door for new ideas and improve those that already existed. Even though some of these technologies are at a fairly advanced stage, they still require focused research and development to ensure their adoption in the marine setting.
However, Felin noted, “Some technologies are still in the early stages of development and need thorough research.” “Following a thorough feasibility analysis, we have identified the most promising technology for our industry-changing future cruise ships. Within a few years, we’ll offer a ship that outperforms all others in terms of energy effectiveness and sustainability.
The project is a partnership between Hurtigruten Norway, SINTEF, Cavotec Cavotec SA, Vard, Brunvoll, Plug, Corvus Energy, DNV, Sustainable Energy Catapult, Teknotherm, Jotun, Bergen Port, Norwegian Maritime Authority, and Norske Havner.
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