The out-of-the-box thinkers at Hurtigruten continue to make progress in their quest to create the world’s most energy-efficient cruise ship.
The cruise line, always on the cutting edge of sustainable sea travel, has just completed a series of tests to improve the ship’s design. They’re testing, among other innovations, retractable sails, large battery packs, contra-rotating propellers and an energy-optimized hull.
“We’re learning a lot from these tests,” Hurtigruten’s Chief Operating Officer Gerry Larsson-Fedde said.
They’re projecting that by 2030, the ship will be ready to sail, emissions-free in normal operations along the Norwegian coast.
By Alex Darlington
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