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Hurtigruten Nets State Funds for Zero-emission Ship Project
Norway's Hurtigruten Group has secured government backing to develop zero-emission vessels for the country's coastal shipping routes.
The group, which operates cruise ships and ferries, runs a coastal service along the country's extensive coastline.
As part of its emission reduction project, the company has received NOK 67 million ($6.7m) from the Norwegian government, according to energy news provider Offshore Engergy
Other partners in the project include research institute Sintef and shipbuilder Vard.
A feasibility study earlier this year concluded that battery power would be a viable way forward to achieve zero-emission coastal shipping. In October the company's chief executive re-iterated his commitment to moving Hurtigruten forwards towards its zero-emission goal.
