Nature powers ship of the future2005-03-25 A groundbreaking ship designed to run exclusively on renewable energy is set to be unveiled today (25 March) in the Nordic Pavilion at the World Expo 2005, Aichi, Japan. The E/S Orcelle, a concept cargo ship designed by the Scandinavian shipping company, Wallenius Wilhelmsen, represents a radical vision of the future of ocean transport. It is being hailed as the world's first truly environmentally friendly freight ship. The E/S Orcelle harnesses the power of the sun, wind and water and emits zero emissions into the environment. The ship's revolutionary design incorporates a cargo deck area equivalent to 14 football fields. It has the capacity to carry up 10,000 cars in emission free conditions across the world's oceans. Three giant rigid sails covered in solar panels and 12 dolphin-like fins on the ship's pentamaran hull will help drive it along at a cruising speed of 15 knots. Nils P. Dyvik, Chief Executive, Wallenius Wilhelmsen said: "The future is here in our vision of the environmentally friendly ship. While futuristic in its concept we believe that E/S Orcelle represents the achievable goal of building a zero emission cargo ship. We are determined to be at the forefront of efforts, with WWF, to help protect and preserve marine life on the High Seas." Wallenius Wilhelmsen is a global specialist in ocean, inland and outbound supply chain solutions. It is jointly owned by Wallenius Lines of Sweden and Wilh. Wilhelmsen of Norway. The company has around 60 modern vessels, carries 1.7 million vehicles by sea and 1.5 million by road. For further information
Wallenius Wilhelmsen
2005 World Exposition Website
Oasis North Website for the Nordic Pavilion at Aichi Expo 2005
WWF Wallenius Wilhelmsen contacts
Lena Blomqvist
Per Brinchmann, Naval Architect
Robert Minton-Taylor, Public Relations Consultant |
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