DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist
D AILY INNOVATION BRIEF By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane WORLD 1ST: ZERO EMISSIONS CRUISE SHIP Source: Hurtigruten Norwegian cruise line Hurtigruten has developed a zero emissions cruise ship with giant sails embedded with solar panels, that's being called a world first The design is radical; it's expected to go into service by 2030 and it contains technology firsts, specifically built for the ship including: Retractable huge sails that soar 164 feet Sails are laden with solar panels to generate solar power Charges in port All electric, zero emissions Length: 443 feet Accommodates: 500 guests, 99 crew & has 273 cabins Battery: 60 MWh Range: 350 nautical miles per charg Zero emissions, sustainable cruise ship compared to typical crise ship with a carbon footprint greater than 12,000 cars Norwegian cr