Fjord1 signed a newbuilding contract with Tersan Shipyard for two new battery ferries on E39 Anda – Lote as the company will be operating these vessels on the west coast of Norway from 1st of January 2018. This will be the first ferry connection in Norway where the Road Administration requires use of zero-emission technology. The new ferries are an important step towards more environmental friendly public transportation.
Although the Road Administration has allowed for partly hybrid operation, using biodiesel or biogas on one of the ferries, Fjord1 is planning for fully electric operation of both ferries. Charging of batteries is made through fully automatic charging stations at the quayside. Battery capacity shall be sufficient to continue operations for several hours without charging, e.g. during maintenance on grid or charging stations.
‘Innovative solutions, experience and price have been important factors for Fjord1 in our choice of partners. Together we shall take a step into the future with this project. Fjord1 is proud to be able to tie together the two sides of Nordfjord with battery ferries which have been designed and developed in the region”, says Acting Managing Director in Fjord1, Mr. Andrè Høyset
The ferries are adapted to environmental requirements, travelers and expected traffic development. Cargo capacity is 120 cars, 12 trailers and 349 passengers. Construction will take place at Tersan Shipyard in Turkey, starting in October this year. The leading Norwegian ship design company Multi Maritime has developed the design, in close cooperation with Fjord1.
Source: Fjord1
