Northern Xplorer AS (NX) announced the launch of its zero-emission cruise concept that claims is world’s first hydrogen-powered zero-emission cruise ship concept.
The company’s current plan includes a series of 14 ships, which will feature clean technologies including fully electric propulsion, battery energy storage, hydrogen fuel cells and auxiliary renewable energy supply.
The ships will also have LADAR technology to detect marine plastic debris and raise awareness of maritime pollution.
The first ships are intended to be operational from 2024/2025.
With this new project, Northern Xplorer aims to meet future zero-emission targets. In Norway specifically, new government regulation coming into force from 2026 will make zero-emissions mandatory in Geirangerfjord and Nærøyfjord.
This will mean the end of polluting cruise ships sailing in what will be the world’s first zero-emission marine zones. Northern Xplorer provides the zero-emission solution with a strong focus on local value creation and empowerment
CEO Rolf André Sandvik said.