The German ferry operator TT-Line has confirmed the order for a second “Green Ship 2.0”. Like its sister ship, the new vessel is being built at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard in Nanjing.
The Lübeck-based shipping company TT-Line has confirmed the order for a second “Green Ship 2.0”. Both ferries are to be built at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard in Nanjing. According to TT-Line, the first vessel is due to enter service on the Baltic Sea before the summer of 2030. The newbuilds form part of the company’s fleet renewal programme.
The “Green Ships 2.0” build on the design of the existing vessels “Nils Holgersson” and “Peter Pan”. The new series is intended to combine greater transport capacity with an advanced propulsion and on-board concept.
Greater capacity for freight and passengers
According to TT-Line’s technical specifications, the ships are each designed to carry 930 passengers. In its general description, the company states a capacity of up to 1,000 passengers. Meanwhile, the cargo capacity stands at 5,400 loading metres per ship. There are also plans for 300 passenger cabins.
The ferries will be fitted with an LNG hybrid propulsion system. This is supplemented by an LFP battery energy storage system with a capacity of 5.5 to 10 MWh. According to TT-Line, the battery system is designed for fully electric operation and can be expanded via additional battery compartments that have been provided for this purpose.
The vessels will also be equipped with high-power shore power connections. This will enable the batteries to be charged whilst the vessels are berthed in port. During port calls and manoeuvres, the vessels will be able to operate silently and emission-free using the battery system. The LNG tanks have a capacity of 2 × 500 m³.
On-board concept to be expanded
The passenger facilities are also being revamped. New cabin concepts are planned for families, couples and lorry drivers. In addition, there will be expanded restaurants and lounges, improved crew areas, and a redesigned sun deck featuring a wellness area, sauna, hot tub, children’s play area and a separate dog area. The ships have been designed by OSK Design in Denmark. Ocean Architects in Germany is responsible for the interior design.
“With the order for a second ‘Green Ship 2.0’, TT-Line is underlining its long-term commitment to offering efficient and state-of-the-art transport solutions on the Baltic Sea between Sweden, Germany, Poland and Lithuania,” explained Bernhard Termühlen, Managing Director of TT-Line.
