Danish Naval Architecture Company Knud E. Hensen designed something new for the luxury expedition cruise industry: a green cruise-liner. The company’s new vessel showcases a range of energy saving and emissions reduction technologies as well as some amazing luxury features so passengers can get the most out of the environments they visit.
The ship is designed for worldwide operations and unrestricted ocean voyages for itineraries up to 21 days with 300 passengers on board. It’s even strengthened to navigate through ice covered waters.
“The vessel has been developed in order to meet and challenge the increasing interest from the market concerning smaller size vessels for specialized and customized cruising and expeditions,” the company says on its website.
Green Technology Features
The diesel-electric power plant includes four medium-speed diesel generators in two separate engine rooms. The engines can be specified for Tier 3 NOx emission levels without exhaust gas treatment. Solar cells help offset the vessel’s electrical load and space is reserved for battery systems to provide emission-free and silent sailing through extra ecologically sensitive areas.
Engine heat recovery systems provide all of the vessel’s heating needs and other innovations in ventilation and air conditioning also reduce energy consumption. Advanced LED lighting and smart control systems contribute further to the overall low electrical load of the ship.
The green philosophy has also been considered in combining highly insulated windows and outside window walls with the latest in solar power technology.
In addition, the design integrates green technologies related to hotel services. The vessel has all facilities required to ensure that environmentally sensitive areas the ship visits remain untainted.
