Ferry operator Fjord1 has contracted Norwegian Electric Systems (NES) to deliver two onshore charging stations for use by the four autonomous, zero-emission ferries that will operate the Lavik-Oppedal crossing on the west coast of Norway.

The Motorship covered the propulsion systems used by the ferries on this crossing recently here and has now learned NES will supply two complete containerised onshore charging stations, including transformers, switchboards, control system and data collection system, plus the charging plug that connects the charging stations to the vessels.

“Fjord1 is very pleased to enter this agreement with Norwegian Electric Systems for delivery of the charging stations to the Lavik-Oppedal ferry crossing. This partnership represents one of many important steps towards more environmentally friendly ferry operations. We have received similar deliveries in the past and are very satisfied with the cooperation we have with NES,” says Odd Bjarte Johnsen, Fjord1’s project manager.