MSC To Develop Hydrogen-Powered Ships

MSC Group, Fincantieri and Snam have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on a study that will assess the feasibility of building the world’s first hydrogen-powered cruise ship. Over the course of the next 12 months, the three companies will study key factors including accommodating the ‘H2′ hydrogen technologies…

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The Strangest Things Ever Found in the Ocean

  Here at Bolsover Cruise Club, we spend a fair amount of time thinking about the ocean. Did you know that 70% of the Earth’s surface is water-covered and that 95% of the ocean remains unexplored? These big numbers are great news for cruise fanatics like ourselves, but we got…

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How environmentally friendly are cruises?

With the stats continuing to stack up, we’re all taking sustainability seriously and that includes the cruise industry. At a time when the likes of David Attenborough and Greta Thunberg are shining a spotlight on climate change, both river and ocean cruise lines are reassessing the ways we can all…

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Hurtigruten’s Roald Amundsen sails on battery power

Hurtigruten’s Roald Amundsen has become the first cruise ship in the world to sail purely on battery power. The hybrid-powered newbuild left Kleven Verft for its maiden voyage sailing off Norway’s west coast on battery power. Hurtigruten CEO Daniel Skjeldam said: This opens a new chapter in maritime history. Hurtigruten…

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Hurtigruten Confirms Switch To Fuel From Dead Fish

Expedition cruise line Hurtigruten has confirmed plans to power ships with fuel made from dead fish and other organic waste. Hurtigruten aims to replace conventional engines with gas-powered engines and large battery packs on at least six of its ships by 2021. The hybrid ships will run on a combination…

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