Hans Eivind Siewers Segment Director Passenger Ships & RoRo
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Exploring sunken wrecks and observing sea life are highlights of cruise and superyacht trips. Builders and owners of submersibles turn to DNV GL to scrutinize the safety of their craft and ensure trouble-free subsea fun.
In response to coronavirus cancellations, DNV GL wants to inform cruise and ferry operators about lay-up options and precautions in what is a new phenomenon for these segments.
The booming cruise sector is constantly seeking to attract new customer groups by offering custom-tailored experiences to specific audiences. Ultra-luxury expedition yachts are a new trend adding a scientific touch.
UECC has ordered its second pair of dual-fuel LNG PCTC vessels based on their positive experience with the first two, in operation now for nearly four years. The new twins will also feature battery hybrid technology to meet IMO Tier 3 NOX emission limitations and take UECC beyond the IMO’s 2030 targets.
Good news for carbon reduction: the cost of batteries, a major hurdle for adoption in the past, keeps dropping while new, even more economical technologies are being developed. Narve Mjøs, Director Battery Services & Projects at DNV GL, shares insights in our interview.
Charging up Puget Sound: “Maritime Blue” is the name of a bold new strategy to turn Washington State into a leading, sustainable maritime cluster. A big part of the plan: decarbonizing the large ferry fleet linking the coastal communities in the greater Seattle area.
Wasaline, operator of the northernmost year-round ferry line in the world, will take delivery of a modern vessel in spring 2021 to replace their aging workhorse on the route. LNG, sensor technology, and a remote-ready engine room are key features.