Brochure River Cruise 135 01-2024 - Flipbook - Page 24
Full hybrid propulsion
There are many innovations that make the
Concordia Damen River Cruise 135 unique.
What sets her apart from almost all other
Like all Concordia Damen vessels, our newbuilds
have a shore power connection to charge the
battery system without emissions.
The River Cruise 135 runs on Marine Gas Oil.
MGO is an ultra low sulfur fuel oil (ULSFO), which
The ship combines state-of-the-art diesel
generators with electric generators and battery
Concordia Damen attaches great
importance to continuously reduce all
cruise vessels on the European rivers is
her hybrid propulsion concept.
Water consumption
and waste reduction
means it can be used in Emission Control Areas
(ECAs), mostly ports.
types of onboard waste. To eliminate the
need for plastic water bottles, we have
already installed water dispensers
throughout the ship, freely accessible
storage. This combination enables a process called
To ensure that as little fuel as possible is used from
for guests 24 hours a day. Guest can also
peak shaving. Energy that is not needed can be
the start, we designed this luxury river boat in such
fill the carafe in their cabins this way.
stored in the battery, ensuring the engines’
a way that the hull has minimum water resistance.
continued smooth and efficient operation.
When entering and leaving ports the ship can
sail in full-electric mode, almost silently
and without local emissions.
Inevitable exhaust gases are treated with
In addition to reducing food waste, solving
so-called SCR catalysts. Highly efficient particle
the problem of single-use plastic is key.
filters ensure that at least 75% less nitrogen oxides
As usual, you will find a selection of care
(NOx) and more than 90% less particulate matter
enter the atmosphere.
products in each cabin. The ingredients of
these certified natural cosmetics are
biodegradable and packaging is almost
completely recyclable.
Intelligent use of residual heat
The situation is similar with cleaning
materials and disinfectants used by the
Another innovation in this new design
is the use of residual heat. When energy
Waste heat can also be used to heat the water
required for hotel operations.
crew to maintain the floating hotel and
keep it clean for each guest.
is consumed, waste heat is created as a
byproduct. To use this efficiently, the vessel
generates electricity from residual heat.
Electrical energy is stored in the battery pack
and can support the on-board electrical system.
The ship’s wastewater treatment plant is
state-of-the-art. It is a membrane system that
Waste is carefully separated and
disposed of.
uses a complex process to clean the wastewater
of contaminants. The residue, sludge, can be
removed by specialised companies.
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