LNG powered double ended ferries operated by Fjord1

LNG powered double ended ferries
operated by Fjord1
By
Hallgeir Kleppe
Chief of Staff Fjord1 Fylkesbaatane
FJORD1 is one of the largest regional sea transport operators in Norway
We operate in the beautiful fjord country of western Norway
We are 2500 dedicated employees
We operate 84 ferries and fast ferries
We operate 550 buses and trailers
In 2006 we transported in total more than 26 million passengers, more
than 5 times the Norwegian population, and in total 7 million vehicles on
our ferries.
Why LNG?
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The pilot LNG-ferry ”Glutra” proved to be an operational
success for more than 6 years.
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NOx and CO2 emissions to be reduced
Norway has large resources of oil and gas
Ferry connections can be a tool to build up an infrastructure
for LNG
Project scope
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February 2004: The Norwegian government decided to put
two of the largest ferry connections out for competition
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New ferries powered by LNG
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New regulations for gas fuelled passenger ships developed
by the Norwegian Maritime Directorate
Project objectives
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Reduce negative impacts on the environment
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Safe and efficient transportation of vehicles and passengers
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Reduced travel time
Increased capacity
Results
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Fjord1 was awarded licences for both ferry connections
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Five ferries, each 212 pcu, to be build by Aker Yards
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Ferries put into service January 2007 for a contract period of
10 years
MF ”Glutra” – 86 PCU
Service speed:13 knots
4 Mitsubishi/ Lean burn på
676 KW each.
New 212 PCU LNG ferry
Service Speed 21 knots (3)
2*3.400 kw + 2*2.500 kw
Service Speed 17 knop (2)
2*2.500 kw. Rolls-Royce
All five ferries will carry a mix of
vehicles within a 212 carequivalent limit, and up to 590
passengers, but will be powered
for different service speeds. Three
of them are to have a total of
12,370kW of engine power,
provided by two Bergen KVGS16G4 engines each of 3,535kW
and two KVGS-12G4 units each
rated at 2,650kW, to give a
service speed of 21 knots. Only
17knots is required of the other
pair of ferries on the ArsvågenMortavika route, so they will be
equipped with just two of the
same model of 12-cylinder
engines.
Environmental issues
Fjord1 calculate
with a consumption of 26.000 tons of LNG.
Compared to baseline (similar production powered by diesel) we will have
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Co2 emissions reduced by 25%.
Nox emissions reduced by 90%.
So2 emissions reduced by 100%.
Particles are eliminated 100%
The Ship Model Tank (260 m) by Marintek, Trondheim
Model testing
The LNG ferry
The new port of Halhjem, close to Bergen
Car decks – Deck 2 and deck 3
Passengers
facilities – 5th deck
Ferry simulator
Thank you for your attention!