Cutting energy consumption

Norwegian ferry operator Fjord 1 will pair Cavotec’s MoorMaster NxG vacuum mooring technology with a newbuild, zero-emission vessel to reduce energy consumption in port.

“This order again shows the important role our innovative MoorMaster technology plays in the decarbonization of the maritime sector. Fast mooring with MoorMaster increases energy efficiency in port and fundamentally improves the end-to-end design of electric ferry operation,” said Patrick Mares, president of Cavotec Ports & Maritime.

Sølsnes and Åfarnes operations

The order includes two MoorMaster NxG systems, one of which will be installed at a berth in Sølsnes and one at Åfarnes, both in western Norway. The systems will moor and release a newbuild electric passenger and vehicle ferry 54 times each day.

The DNV GL-classed ferry will have a capacity for 299 passengers and 120 vehicles. The systems will be installed and commissioned in 2023.

Fjord 1 has also signed a long-term service agreement for existing MoorMaster vacuum mooring systems and e-vessel charging units from Cavotec. The three-year agreement will cover some 70 assets and will help the customer maximize the availability of all its systems.

MoorMaster eliminates the need for conventional mooring lines by replacing them with automated vacuum pads that moor and release vessels in seconds. Its Active Control technology minimises vessel motion, thereby drastically improving port productivity.