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LMG Marin: World’s first hydrogen-powered ferry delivered to Norwegian owner Norled

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LMG Marin: World’s first hydrogen-powered ferry delivered to Norwegian owner Norled.

[Manifold Times] Engineering and design services provider LMG Marin AS 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. 

LMG Marin in a social media post said:

She [Hydra has] joined her near sister Nesvik on the triangular route between Hjelmeland-Skipavik-Nesvik.

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“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]

LMG Marin: World’s first hydrogen-powered ferry delivered to Norweigen owner, July 29, 2021

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