There is an eco-friendly Norwegian cruise that uses the world's largest battery and natural gas

Havila Voyages has built four environmentally friendly ships in partnership with the Norwegian Ministry of Transport and Communications. One of them, the Havilla Capella, recently set sail for a voyage between the cities of Bergen and Kirkenes, on a sea route that has not been used for 18 years.

According to the Auto Evolution website, the four cruisers, were built from an investment of U$ 55 million and all feature 86-tonne 6.1 MWh capacity batteries.

"The batteries, which are the largest in the world, offer up to four hours of navigation. They use liquefied natural gas (LNG) for propulsion and reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 25% and nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions by 90%," the construction company reveals on its portal.

According to the developer, the concept of eating aboard the cruise ship also eliminates food waste, since there are no buffets.

The Havilla Capella is 124 meters long and has 179 cabins that can accommodate up to 640 crew members. The ship also has decor and furnishings that recall the Scandinavian aesthetic, with panoramic windows that "allow breathtaking views of the Arctic Sea," according to the company.

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