Fassmer shipyard, located in Berne in Lower Saxony, and AG Ems, have signed the construction contract for the new Helgoland ferry. Imtech Marine received the order for the whole range of electrical systems and electronics.
Apart from the engineering, the order contains the technical coordination and the project management. Imtech Marine will provide the ship automation, the switchgears, the motor starters, distribution panels, lighting, the complete cable network and the navigation and communication equipment.
Year-Round Ferry Service
In the future, the ship will ensure the year-round ferry service to the island of Helgoland. Accordingly, there will be more trips from the mainland to Helgoland – for both passengers and cargo. As of May 2015, the ship will prospectively cast off regularly from Cuxhaven to the island.
On board, there will be place for around 1000 people and up to ten cargo containers – even under extreme weather conditions. So far, every now and then, Helgoland was cut off from the outside world when there were storms.
LNG Drive
With a speed of up to 20 knots – which is up to 37 kilometers per hour – the new multi-purpose vessel will be in transit on the North Sea. There are special stabilisers that will take care of keeping the ship as calm as possible – even in heavy seas. A new LNG drive will ensure an environmentally conscious journey.
Picture: Impression of the Helgoland (by Fassmer shipyard)
