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SUSTAINABLE CARBON CATAMARANS FOR NORWEGIAN FJORDS
Three sightseeing ships, one common goal: together with Brødrene Aa, SAERTEX has supported the development of further three lightweight and efficient carbon catamarans that enable low-emission passenger transportation on the Norwegian fjords.
The idea
Brødrene Aa wanted to develop a fleet of environmentally friendly sightseeing ships that are emission-free and quiet - without compromising on comfort and design. The aim was to offer tourists a sustainable experience of the Norwegian nature.
Brødrene Aa has already set a milestone for environmentally friendly boat operation with the first sightseeing ship “Vision of the Fjords” in the Seasight design series. And the success story continues!
- A new ship in the series, the “Legacy of the Fjords”, continues the success story. For this second sightseeing catamaran, Brødrene Aa also relied on the proven lightweight construction method with SAERTEX carbon fiber fabrics.
- A technical highlight of the fleet is the “Future of the Fjords”: as the world’s first fully electric-powered catamaran made of carbon, it operates emission-free between Flåm and Gudvangen - powered by two 450 kW electric motors.
- Another result of the collaboration is the “Rygerelektra”. With an optimized design, a lightweight construction and an all-electric energy storage and propulsion system, this boat also makes an important contribution to sustainable passenger transport - this time in the Lysefjord.
Future of the Fjords - Ship of the Year 2018
Rygerelektra
Brødrene Aa in Norway
REINFORCING THIS IDEA
SAERTEX supplied the carbon fiber fabrics (NCF) for all three sightseeing boats. This resulted in a lightweight yet very stable construction. Thanks to the long-term cooperation, SAERTEX was not only able to improve the structural performance of the catamarans, but also to contribute to the realization of the world’s first fully electric-powered carbon catamaran and thus to more sustainable passenger transport.
Technical advantages
- Energy savings due to weight reduction
- Reduced emissions and quiet operation through the use of electric motors
- Improved stability and longevity of the vessels while using less material thanks to adapted carbon NCFs
The success story
Brødrene Aa and SAERTEX have been working together for many years. From the “Vision of the Fjords” to the 2018 award-winning “Future of the Fjords” to the “Legacy of the Fjords” and the latest ship “Rygerelektra”: Together we have been setting standards for sustainable, emission-free passenger transport on the Norwegian fjords.
This continuous development shows: Sustainable mobility solutions on the water can be successfully implemented with technical know-how and the right materials.
