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​World’s first hybrid cruise ship completes sea trial

​World’s first hybrid cruise ship completes sea trial

Hurtigruten’s MS Roald Amundsen is nearing completion at Kleven Yard. This weekend the world’s first hybrid powered cruise ship completed her first sea trials in the fjords along the western coast of Norway.

NEW LOOK: With large windows and open spaces, this is how the new Science Center and reception area on the completely refurbished MS Fram will look like. Photo: HURTIGRUTEN

Expedition favorite MS Fram gets a complete revamp

After a decade of exploring some of the most spectacular waters on our planet, Hurtigruten’s MS Fram will receive a total makeover – and reemerge as a brand-new expedition ship.

CUTS PLASTIC: One million plastic straws a year are among the single use plastic items that will be removed from all Hurtigruten ships. CEO Daniel Skjeldam and Hotel Manager Kristian Skar. Foto: ØRJAN BERTELSEN/Hurtigruten

​Hurtigruten wages war on plastic: Bans single-use plastic by this summer

As one the first major companies Hurtigruten bans all unnecessary single-use plastic. Already by July 2nd, everything from plastic straws, drink mixers, plastic cups, coffee lids and plastic bags will be removed from all Hurtigruten ships. The goal is to become the Wolds first plastic free shipping company.

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