Battery-powered hybrid cruise ship MS Fridjtof Nansen sails into Portsmouth for the first time

EPIC pictures captured the moment a hybrid battery-powered ship journeyed into Portsmotuh for the first time.
By ron Melton
Published 6th Mar 2020, 15:54 BST
Updated 8th Mar 2020, 17:57 BST
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Expedition cruise line Hurtigruten’s vessel MS Fridjtof Nansen visited the city on Thursday, March 5 as part of a UK showcase.

It is among the first ships of its kind in the world and reflects the maritime transport industry’s bid to mitigate environmental concerns.

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Expedition cruise line Hurtigruten's new battery-powered cruise ship MS Fridjtof Nansen makes its first trip into Portsmouth on March 5. It's one of the first ships of its kind across the globe. Picture: Paul Gonella / Strong Island Expedition cruise line Hurtigruten's new battery-powered cruise ship MS Fridjtof Nansen makes its first trip into Portsmouth on March 5. It's one of the first ships of its kind across the globe. Picture: Paul Gonella / Strong Island
Expedition cruise line Hurtigruten's new battery-powered cruise ship MS Fridjtof Nansen makes its first trip into Portsmouth on March 5. It's one of the first ships of its kind across the globe. Picture: Paul Gonella / Strong Island
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The white, red and black behemoth is named after the Norweigan polar explorer Fridtjof Nansen and will make her inaugural sailing in April.

It is designed to be able to explore remote regions, from Antarctica to Greenlland.

MS Fridjtof Nansen will make a series of visits to Portsmouth International Port this month, including one on Sunday and another on March 17.

Related topics:PortsmouthAntarcticaPortsmouth International Port

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