Viking’s latest ferry is most climate-smart

M/S Viking Glory will launch into service in 2021 as the first ship in the world to be equipped with Wärtsilä 31DF dual fuel engines, which run on sulphur-free LNG. As with sister ship, Viking Grace, Viking Glory will also have the ability to run on biogas.

“Viking Glory will have six 31DF engines for efficient optimisation of fuel consumption. These engines have the lowest fuel consumption, but at the same time, the highest cylinder output in their segment (550 kW/cylinder),” explained project manager, Kari Granberg, who is in charge of the new construction at Viking Line.

The ship will also, for the first time in the world, recover the waste cold from the use of LNG and recycle it for use in cold counters, cold rooms and other special rooms.

The Viking Glory will be equipped with a Climeon energy recycling system that harnesses and converts waste heat from the engines into electricity, generating up to 40% of the power required for the passenger functions. A dynamic air conditioning and lighting system will also be installed on board to help reduce energy consumption.

This also marks the first use by a ship of this kind of ABB’s Azipod propulsion unit as a means of saving time and energy in terms of ship manoeuvring.