Cemre Shipyard: Steel Cutting of Norway's largest zero-emission ferry NB1091
The steel cutting of the NB1091 Torghatten Nord project, Norway's largest zero-emission ferry, has been completed. Cemre Shipyard and Torghatten Nord AS have entered into a contract in April 2022 to build NB1091 Double Ended Ro-Ro Passenger and Vehicle Ferry.
Developed by the Norwegian Ship Design, the double-ended car and passenger ferry with the designation NSD120CFc will normally operate as a Zero Emission Vessel in exposed waters on the entire 1-hour transit of the Bognes – Lødingen route in the Northern part of Norway at a speed of 13-14 knots. The transit time (and speed) is bringing a new record among the Norwegian Battery Ferries.
The Vessel will normally operate battery-electric with all power originating from the grid onshore through high-capacity automated charging connections. In case shore power is unavailable biodiesel generators will provide sufficient power for normal operation.
The double-ended ferry shall be arranged with two completely independent propulsion and power systems. The systems shall be arranged so that after any single fault, incl. fire and flooding, a minimum of one of the two independent power and propulsion systems will remain operational. The 117 m long vessel with 399 passengers capacity will be built according to the DNV class rules and carry the Norwegian flag.