New Fjord Line ferries ton run on LNG
SHIPPING: Rolls-Royce has won a contract to supply liquefied natural gas power and propulsion systems to two ferries being built in Norway.It will be the first time ferries have been built with LNG engines, which substantially reduce harmful gas emissions
"These vessels will be the first international LNG-fuelled passenger vessels in operation and we are very pleased to be a part of this groundbreaking project", says Rolls-Royce General Sales Manager, Odd Magne Horgen.
The gas-only engines will reduce nitrogen oxide emissions by about 90% while sulphur oxide and particulates emissions will be “negligible”.
Each of the vessels will have a deadweight of 4,000 tonnes and a length of 170 metres. They will have 309 cabins, and room for 1,500 passengers and 600 cars. They are due to begin a regular service between the west coast of Norway and Denmark in the summer of 2013.
Source: Fjord Line
