Bergen Group Fosen, the Norwegian shipbuilder, says it has delivered the lng powered Bergensfjord ropax ferry Bergensfjord to Fjord Line, the Bergen based ferry company.

The vessel is second unit in a series of two similar vessels, the sister ship Stavangerfjord was delivered to the owner last summer.

The ships are designed by Bergen Group Fosen and they are both equipped with engines powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG). LNG engines reduce NOx emissions by 92% compared to engines powered by traditional heavy fuel oil. Emissions of sulphur are eliminated completely, while particulate emissions are cut 98%. The technology Fjord Line uses also reduces emissions of greenhouse gases (CO2) by 23%

The new ships, which are 170 meters long, are perfectly designed to handle North Sea waves and provide passengers with a smooth and stable voyage. Each ship has space for 1,500 passengers, with 306 cabins and a vehicle deck for up to 600 cars, trucks and cargo.