The NVC 256 will carry passengers and vehicles and is the latest ship design from the Rolls-Royce Environship range, incorporating a variety of features to reduce environmental impact while increasing efficiency, including an engine powered by natural gas.
“This development for our Environship concept is proof that there’s a genuine desire from ship owners to embrace cutting edge marine technology. We look forward to working with Lauro Shipping on this exciting project, which could be the first gas powered ferry operating in the Mediterranean,” said Neil Gilliver, Rolls-Royce, president – Merchant.
It is worth mentioning that the Rolls-Royce Environship concept received the prestigious Next Generation Ship Award at the 2011 NorShipping event in Oslo, Norway. This is the latest in a series of recent wins for the company’s vessels, which includes the world’s first gas powered tugs, coastal cargo ships and passenger ferries.
Source: Rolls-Royce
