First battery-powered cruise ship sails for the Arctic

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First battery-powered cruise ship sails for the Arctic

Cruise operator Hurtigruten sets out from northern Norway.

The world's first cruise ship propelled partially by battery power is set to head out from northern Norway on its maiden voyage, cruise operator Hurtigruten said on Monday. The hybrid expedition cruise ship, the Roald Amundsen, can take 500 passengers and is designed to sail in harsh climate ...

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