First battery-powered cruise ship sails for ArcticHurtigruten's cruise ship 'MS Roald Amundsen' is seen in the sea near Ulsteinvik, Norway, on Monday. (Hurtigruten/Handout via Reuters)OSLO: The world's first cruise ship propelled partially by battery power is set to head out from northern Norway on its maiden voyage, cruise operator Hurtigruten said on Monday. The hybrid expedition cruise ship, the Roald Amundsen, can take 500 passengers and is designed to sail in harsh climate waters. Battery technology for propelling ships is in its infancy, even on shorter routes, as few ports provide charging stations. He added that the second hybrid cruise ship the company has on order, to be delivered later this year, will have battery pack with twice the capacity of the Roald Amundsen.

Source: Bangkok Post July 01, 2019 13:08 UTC