Multi Maritime implements new green ferry concept

Multi Maritime has, in close cooperation with the ferry operator Fjord1, launched a new green ferry concept. The ferry is a "plug-in" LNG hybrid, which incorporates several features to reduce the ferry's environmental footprint. The concept has been developed as a part of Fjord1's bid for operating the Lavik-Oppedal ferry link in western Norway, the Company said on Monday.

The most eye catching feature is the two Flettner rotors which acts as sails. For the Lavik-Oppedal link, which has wind conditions suitable for the Flettner rotors, it has been calculated that the rotors  contribute with minimum 12% of the ferry's total energy consumption. The theoretical potential is significantly bigger.