LMG Marin: World’s first hydrogen-powered ferry delivered to Norweigen owner
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Hydra was built by shipyard Westcon Group for ferry operator Norled; the vessel will be ready to sail on liquid hydrogen as bunker fuel when supply is available.
Engineering and design services provider LMG Marin AS on Thursday (22 July) said the world’s first hydrogen powered vessel Hydra has been delivered by shipyard Westcon Group to ferry operator Norled
Hydra is a double ended ferry intended for operation at the Hjelmeland-Nesvik-Ombo connection in Norway. “She [Hydra has] joined her near sister Nesvik on the triangular route between Hjelmeland-Skipavik-Nesvik,” stated LMG Marin in a social media post.
“Meanwhile she [Hydra] is ready to sail on liquid hydrogen this will only happen when supply is available, hopefully in a few months.”
Its features includes:
- Powered by liquid hydrogen (LH2)
- Additional battery package
- Fast charging solution
- Energy efficient solutions
- Passenger lounge in full width, below the car deck
- Efficient loading and unloading
Capacities
- Car capacity: 80 units
- Trailer capacity: 10 units
- Passenger capacity: 290 pax
Class
- DNV +1A1 LC Car Ferry B Battery(Power) R4[nor]
Photo credit: LMG Marin AS
Published: 29 July, 2021
