Norwegian cruise venture Northern Xplorer (NX) and Portuguese shipbuilder West Sea have signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) for the construction of the world’s first zero-emission cruise ship. The vessel’s design features ABB’s fully electric propulsion system, including battery and hydrogen fuel cell technology that will enable to it to sail emissions-free in the Norwegian fjords and further afield. West Sea sims to build the 250-passenger vessel at its facility in Viana do Costello north of Porto for expected delivery … Continue reading “Northern Xplorer to Build World’s First Zero Emission Hydrogen Powered Cruise Ship”