Shipbuilding repair: new construction contract ferryhybrid

On July 11, 2018, Shipbuilding Repair Yard, a member of the Holding Repair Group, signed a contract to build two bilateral ferryDiesel-powered Electric Hybrid for shipowner Norled (construction number B619).

Norled is one of the largest Norwegian ferry operators. The company was previously known as Tide Sjø, the business under the current name has been running since 2012. Norled's fleet consists of ca. 80 ferry6 of which were built in Shipbuilding Repair. Among them are Ryfylke and Hardanger, both delivered in 2013, which are the first units in the world not taking diesel fuel on board – ships are powered by LNG, and in the event of a CNG failure (consisted in bottles on open board).

The new ferries are Norled's next step towards a green future. They will be equipped with innovative and very efficient Diesel Electric Hybrid drive. In normal mode of operation, all power requirements will be covered by batteries installed on board. They will be loaded at the stop ferryThe waterfront usually lasts about 11 minutes. Therefore, a fast charging system from the land network will be used to ensure an adequate battery charge. This system will be integrated into the automatic mooring system, holding ferry at the waterfront and giving "green light" to start charging. The intention is that two power units (operating on 100% Biodiesel fuel) with which ships will be equipped should only be used in emergency situations, but the system will be prepared to use them in conjunction with batteries (e.g. in the so-called "peak shaving" mode).

The new ferries will serve the Festøya-Solavågen connection. They will have a length of 114.4 m, a width of 17.7 m and will take on board a maximum of 296 passengers and 120 passenger cars. Their equipment will be selected on the basis of the maximum efficiency criterion. A good example are azimutal propulsors, which will be powered by Permanent Magnet electric motors for high performance, even at very low load.

Ferries will be built on the basis of the LMG 120-DEH project prepared by the LMG Marin office, which will also provide complete technical documentation. They will comply with the DNVGL and NMA regulations (Norwegian Maritime Administration) and will be delivered in the fourth quarter of 2019.

With this order, coming from a recurring customer, Shipbuilding Repair confirms that it is seen by shipowners as an experienced and trustworthy partner and strengthens its position on the market ferrythe passenger-car. Over the last decade Shipbuilding has provided 23 such units (2 more are currently under construction).

Source: Shipbuilding Repair.

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