Constructing the dual-fuel (LNG) diesel-electric vessel, designed in co-op with Aker Arctic Technology, will commence this year, with delivery scheduled ahead of the 2025 icebreaking season.
The 45t of lifting capacity machinery, due for delivery in early Q4 2022, will feature a 326 kWh lithium-ion battery pack covered by a five-year warranty and an expected first life of 10-12 years.
As of 1 February 2022, the ferry company's Urd, offering room for 186 passengers and 1,600 lane metres of cargo capacity, will be sailing three times per week between Hanko and Norvik.
The memorandum of understanding (MoU) will see the latter's rotor sail solution included in the former's integrated power and propulsion systems offering.
