Norwegian maritime magazine Skipsrevyen has selected the world’s largest plug-in hybrid vessel, Color Hybrid, as "Ship of the Year 2019". With a battery package of 4.7 MWh, the Color Hybrid can travel 12 nautical miles on battery power alone, and is charged with shore power in Sandefjord.
The Color Line vessel is under construction at Ulstein Verft. Yard number 311 has been designed by Fosen Yard, and will be put to service between Sandefjord, Norway, and Strömstad, Sweden, this summer. Measuring 160 metres in length and 27.1 metres in the beam, the vessel has a capacity of carrying 2000 passengers and 500 cars.
Skipsrevyen Ship of the Year Award
The ‘Ship of the Year’ is awarded annually by the maritime magazine Skipsrevyen. The nominees are suggested among the readers of the magazine, while a jury appoints the winner. Innovation is one of the main criteria in order to win. Ulstein Group CEO Gunvor Ulstein received the Award from HRH Crown Prince Haakon of Norway at the Nor-Shipping exhibition on 4 June 2019.
