Torghatten Nord, Bygg nr. 81 ved Western Baltija Shipbuilding, NSD 50Fb "TBN"

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We're honored to be actively engaged in initiatives to advance green shipping and thrilled to announce our recent contract with Torghatten Nord AS for the construction of an electric ferry.

This all-electric vessel, equipped with batteries, will serve for transportation for passengers, vehicles, and cargo between Norwegian islands. Spanning 73.3 meters in length and 14.3 meters in width, the ferry is scheduled for completion by the first quarter of 2026.

✅ Our team has been preparing for this project in collaboration with the Lithuanian-Norwegian shipbuilding cluster, a platform that boasts extensive experience and stellar reputations in the realm of electric vessel construction.

The ferry designation is NSD 50CFb, developed by The Norwegian Ship Design Company in close collaboration with Torghatten Nord. The building process will involve collective expertise of various companies within the WESTERN SHIPYARD GROUP, ensuring a synergy for a high-quality outcome. Our colleagues and strategic partners WESTERN BALTIC ENGINEERING will hold an exceptional role in the development of detailed blueprints and construction documentation.

Vitalij Frolov, director Western Baltija Shipbuilding, emphasizes that this project not only aligns with current shipping trends but also underscores over 70 years of shipbuilding legacy in Klaipeda, including multiple turnkey ferry projects.

‘We appreciate the longstanding trust between Lithuanian shipbuilders and Norwegian counterparts, as evidenced by the contract with Torghatten Nord AS. We're entering the electric ship market as active participants in the evolving global marine engineering industry, eager to leverage our experience, knowledge, and collaborative potential to deliver a high-value product for the Norwegian market’, says V. Frolov.

Eirik Olsen, COO of Torghatten Nord AS is pleased with signing a contract with Western Baltija Shipbuilding.

‘This is the first contract between Torghatten Nord and Western Baltija Shipbuilding and hopefully a starting point for future partnership’.

Gjermund Johannessen, CEO of The Norwegian Ship Design Company is pleased to be chosen to design yet another new low energy battery electric ferry design to Torghatten Nord.

‘We look forward to continuing our good cooperation with both Torghatten Nord and Western Baltija Shipbuilding during construction and realization’.

Kilde: Western Baltijqa Shipbuilding

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Illustrasjon: The Norwegian Ship Design Company
 

New El. Ferry from Norwegian Ship Design​

We are proud to announce that a contract has been signed for the construction of another electric ferry that will operate in the beautiful Vestfjord in Lofoten.

In close collaboration with Torghatten Nord, we have developed the ferry with the design mark NSD 50CFb. The ferry is 73 meters long and will accommodate 50 vehicles and 199 passengers. The ferry will daily provide a lifeline service between the town of Svolvær and the small island of Skrova in Lofoten. During the summer the ferry will also cross the mighty Vestfjord and travel to Skutvik on the mainland. This 2-hour crossing over the exposed Vestfjord is a major tourist attraction, and by emphasizing good customer experiences in the design, the new ferry will also provide a pleasant travel experience for passengers.

Due to the harsh weather conditions north of the Arctic Circle, the ferry is designed with a fully enclosed car deck. In the design, we have also focused on low energy consumption, and despite it not being a requirement in the tender, Torghatten Nord chose to opt for fully electric operation between Svolvær and Skrova! This once again reinforces their forward-thinking position in green shipping and their admirable willingness to embrace future-oriented and innovative solutions.

The battery electric ferry will be built at Western Baltija Shipbuilding in Klaipeda, Lithuania, and we look forward to a productive collaboration with them on this fantastic project. The ferry will enter service in Lofoten as soon as it is delivered from the shipyard in 2026.

In Norwegian Ship Design, we are grateful once again to cooperate with a shipping company and shipyard that believes in our emission-free designs, and we thank them for the trust they show by choosing us as partners in another green project.

Kilde: The Norwegian Ship Design Company AS

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Illustrasjon: The Norwegian Ship Design Company AS
 
Lurer på hvis Torghatten vinner Hasvik-Øksfjord sambandet om det blir en slik ferge med litt lavere styrhus pga flystripa i Hasvik?
 
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