Sea Zero: Hurtigruten Norway Unveils Zero-Emission Cruise Ship
- Explore Norway with Hurtigruten Norway's Sea Zero project, the world's first zero-direct-emission electric cruise ship. Feat. wind technology, retractable sails, AI manoeuvring, multiple thrusters, 270 cabins, 500 guests & 99 crew. Tests & development start in 2021.
Hurtigruten Norway has unveiled its plans for the world's first zero-direct-emission electric cruise ship. The Sea Zero project, led by Hurtigruten Norway and its consortium of 12 maritime partners with research institute SINTEF, has now presented its first findings and visual concept of the vessel. Slated for completion in 2030, the 135-meter long ship will feature 60-megawatt-hour battery solutions with wind technology, retractable sails with solar panels, AI manoeuvring, contra-rotating propellers, multiple thrusters, air lubrication, advanced hull coating and proactive hull cleaning. AI technologies will also be used to collect data for efficient docking and undocking in varying weather conditions, while the ship will have 270 cabins for 500 guests and 99 crew with the ability to transport cars. Sea Zero is now entering a two-year phase to test and develop the proposed technologies as Hurtigruten Norway works to upgrade its current fleet to reduce CO2 and NOx emissions.
Will Sea Zero Reduce Cruise Ship Emissions?
- The 135-meter Sea Zero Cruise Ship will have 60-megawatt-hour battery solutions with wind technology, retractable sails with solar panels, AI manoeuvring, contra-rotating propellers, multiple thrusters, air lubrication, advanced hull coating and proactive hull cleaning.
- AI technologies will be used to collect data for efficient docking and undocking in varying weather conditions.
- The ship will have 270 cabins and 500 guests, with the ability to transport cars.
- Hurtigruten Norway is now entering a two-year phase to test and develop the proposed technologies.
- The company is also working to upgrade its current fleet to reduce CO2 and NOx emissions.
