Important Innovations

  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

  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 charge Zero emissions, sustainable cruise ship compared to typical crise ship with a carbon footprint greater than 12,000 cars Norwegian c