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 NorledHydra 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
