The new concept can be fuelled with eFuel and is aimed at the Mississippi River
Knud E Hansen’s new design is a 100-m river cruise vessel for operation on US rivers for itineraries of up to 14 days carrying 220 passengers. The design of the vessel will be based on green technology and the vessel can be fuelled with eFuel, with ships systems designed for zero discharge.
The propulsion and manoeuvring system comprises two azimuth electric thruster units in separate compartments at the stern and one pump jet for improved manoeuvrability in a bow compartment.
The machinery arrangement is a fuel-electric hybrid system, comprising four high-speed diesel generator sets combined with energy storage and a battery storage system, providing propulsion power and all remaining electrical load requirements.
The vessel features seven decks and is divided into three main fire zones. Passenger embarkation is arranged at both sides on deck 2, or through a telescopic gangway bow door, with both giving direct access to the reception area on deck 3. The enginerooms, technical spaces and provision stores are arranged on deck 1.
Deck 2 features an area with large VIP staterooms and crew quarters. An alternative option of deck 2 features a passenger car garage and the crew quarters. The garage has a capacity of 20 cars with access provided via a hoistable, folding ramp at the starboard side.
Sign up for Riviera’s series of technical and operational webinars and conferences in 2023:
© 2023 Riviera Maritime Media Ltd.