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In a sign of changing times in the maritime industry, a Norwegian shipyard has been contracted to build the ‘world’s largest’ hydrogen-powered ships.
The Myklebust Shipyard in Norway has been selected by transport firm Torghatten Nord to build two hydrogen ferries.
These boats will be designed to transport up to 120 vehicles on Norway’s longest ferry route and are tailored to operate in the waters of the Vestfjordstrekninga fjord in the Arctic Circle.
According to Myklebust, the vessels will connect the towns of Bodø and Lofoten. The ferries will be bunkered with hydrogen locally produced in Bodø.
The Norwegian Ship Design Company will design the ships, which will be delivered in 2026.
A boost to the industry
The project gains significance as …