With batteries of 7,500 kWh, up to 1,300 passengers are transported emission-free. The world’s largest electric cruise ship is now in operation.
The proportion of electrified ferries is growing steadily, but in the cruise ship segment, battery operation is less common.
For a number of years, Hurtigruten has been operated by a hybrid where the batteries can offer 30 minutes of electric operation. Recently, Hurtigruten Norwegian Coastal Express went out with its plans to have completely emission-free vessels in service by 2030.
However, the development is faster in China. There, the Yangtze River Three Gorges 1 completed its maiden voyage. With a length of 100 meters and a width of 16.3 meters, she is said to be the world’s largest fully electric cruise ship.
The home port is Yichang in Hubei Province, and within the city limits is the Dam of the Three Gorges, which has given the ship its name. All energy is taken from the batteries, which are 7,500 kWh.
Up to 1,300 passengers will be able to travel along the Yangtze River with zero emissions. But even though the batteries correspond to more than 100 electric cars, the ship only has a range of 100 km.
On the other hand, a corresponding conventional boat is expected to consume 530 tonnes of fuel per year, with emissions of 1,660 tonnes, writes Electrek.
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