A-ROSA River Cruises has released further details of the environmental credentials of its new A-ROSA Sena river ship which launches on the northern Rhine in May (CW 12 Aug 2021). Developed in partnership with the Concordia Damen shipyard, the hybrid-powered ship, with a so-called “E-motion” concept which combines a diesel...
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A-ROSA River Cruises has released further details of the environmental credentials of its new A-ROSA Sena river ship which launches on the northern Rhine in May (CW 12 Aug 2021).
Developed in partnership with the Concordia Damen shipyard, the hybrid-powered ship, with a so-called “E-motion” concept which combines a diesel engine with a battery-powered electric motor, giving the system the “peak-shaving” ability to store and use any surplus energy.
Sena will also be the first river ship in Europe to be fitted with an exhaust heat recovery system, and also has an optimised hull to reduce friction and energy consumption.
Any exhaust gases are treated with a special catalytic converter and particle filter, capturing at least 75% of NOx and 90% of particulate matter.
A state-of-the-art waste water treatment plan will also mitigate any discharges into the river.
A-ROSA Regional Director Birgit Eisbrenner said “we are so proud that we are leading the way with some incredible features that make this ship the most climate-friendly river cruise ship in Europe”.
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