Maritime
4. World’s First Zero Emis-
sion Vessel
Tourist ship owner and
operator The Fjords took
the delivery of a vessel this
year that sets new stan-
dards for environmentally
responsible passenger
transport. Future of The
Fjords, a42m long carbon
fibre 400 PAX all-electric
catamaran is the first vessel
of its kind to offer com-
pletely emission free trans-
port through the beautiful,
yet fragile, Western Norwe-
gian landscape.
The NOK 144 million vessel is propelled by two 450kW
electric motors, enabling cruising speeds of 16 knots along
the spectacular 90 minute each way voyage. In another first,
The Fjords has, in partnership with Brødrene Aa, developed a
unique charging solution called the Power Dock.
5. World’s First Next Generation LNG Carrier
Diamond Gas Orchid, the world’s first “Sayaringo STaGE” next generation LNG carrier,
was delivered to Diamond LNG Shipping, a joint venture between Mitsubishi Corporation
and Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK). The Diamond Gas Orchid has a continuous
steel cover that reduces ship weight and air resistance while increasing LNG-carrying
capacity. STaGE, an acronym derived from “Steam Turbine and Gas Engines.
The Diamond Gas Orchid features the latest in marine
innovation with its optimized transport capacity, fuel
efficiency and environmental performance.
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