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LR to class Torghatten Nord’s hydrogen-powered ferry duo for Arctic sailings

The two H2-powered vessels will be built in Norway and will operate in the country’s most challenging Arctic waters. Two hydrogen-powered passenger ferries ordered by Norwegian transport company Torghatten Nord are set for Lloyd’s Register (LR) class …

Apr 26, 2024 / Curious

Molslinjen entered into a contract with Cemre Shipyard for electric ferry duo

Cemre Shipyard has entered into a contract with Molslinjen A/S for NB1098 & NB1099 passenger vessels Als and Samsø for Bøjden-Fynshav and Ballen-Kalundborg routes. The double-ended ferries are designed by OSK-ShipTech A/S for zero-emission by …

Oct 19, 2022 / Vessels

Danfoss Power Solutions’ Editron division to power the UK’s first high-speed hybrid passenger ferries

Danfoss Power Solutions’ Editron division will power the U.K.’s first high-speed passenger ferries, with the first vessel joining Uber Boat by Thames Clippers’ fleet in autumn 2022. The two 40-meter-long vessels will be built by Wight Shipyard Co on …

Mar 10, 2022 / Curious

Wärtsilä 14 EU Stage V compliant engines selected for Swiss Inland ferries

The technology group Wärtsilä has been selected to supply the engines and related emissions control after-treatment systems for two new passenger ferries being built for operation between Switzerland and France across Lake Geneva. The ferries are …

Nov 19, 2020 / Curious

Multi Maritime AS has acquired Polarny Maritime D&E AS

Multi Maritime AS in Førde, is the leading ship design company for car and passenger ferries in Norway. The company has seen the need for an increased design capacity, to diversify its competence and to focus more on international market …

Jan 13, 2020 / Curious