MAN Cryo expertise for newbuild hydrogen ferries

The project stems from a Norwegian government initiative for major vessels operating on the challenging mainland-Lofoten Islands crossing to become emission-free.

“With a strong focus on advanced engineering, tailored design and seamless integration capabilities, our specialist team at MAN Cryo is setting new standards in sustainable marine operations,” said Henrik Malm, managing director, MAN Energy Solutions Sweden.

”In this way, we are contributing significantly to ‘Moving Big Things to Zero,’ testament to our vision for a cleaner, greener maritime future where innovation leads the way in reducing ecological footprints. Torghatten Nord is set to revolutionise ferry transportation with these vessels powered by green hydrogen, which will be a critical step towards achieving zero-emission operation.”

System integrator

MAN Cryo, part of of MAN Energy Solutions  will provide the detail design for bunkering systems, hydrogen piping and vent masts for the vessels.

Additionally, it will act as system integrator for the hydrogen process plant, coordinating with other major suppliers in the project.

Torghatten Nord A/S previously won the ‘Bodø – Værøy – Røst – Moskenes’ ferry tender in northern Norway.

Two new vessels designed by The Norwegian Ship Design Company will be phased into the route with the hulls built by Cemre shipyard in Türkiye and towed to Myklebust shipyard in Norway for outfitting; all hydrogen equipment will also be installed in Norway.

Operating on green, compressed hydrogen, both vessels are set for delivery to Torghatten Nord A/S in 2026.