NB 70 "Herjólfur" - hybrid ferry

CRIST S.A. has completed the construction of a passenger-car ferry NB 70 "Herjólfur"for an Icelandic shipowner. The unit is to handle demanding courses between the islands of the Westman archipelago of Iceland. The ferry, with the shipbuilding number NB70, will serve the route between Landeyjahöfn and Vestmannaeyjar - islands located in the Westman archipelago, located 9 kilometers from the south of Iceland. Vestmannaeyjar is known as a charming, volcanic place of excursions and from the famous picture of a lonely house near the cliff. The travel time on this route will be only 20 minutes. It will be possible thanks to the parameters and equipment of the unit ensuring high maneuverability and an efficient drive system. The ship is equipped with a hybrid main propulsion system. The modern design of the NB 70 allows you to operate in very difficult marine conditions - the southern waters of Iceland are dominated by long ocean waves and short local waves caused by the wind. In winter, weather conditions- low temperatures and heavy rains, do not pose a challenge for the ferry produced at the CRIST SA shipyard. The ferry will be served by a crew of 10, it will also accommodate from 390 passengers in the winter season to 540 passengers in the summer season. The difference is due to the outside terrace, which is usually impossible to use in winter.