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Scottish Sun
07-05-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Inside incredible plan for world's tallest cruise ship with enormous 164ft SAILS that will hit water by 2030
The ship will glide through the water on a thin layer of air SEA BEHEMOTH Inside incredible plan for world's tallest cruise ship with enormous 164ft SAILS that will hit water by 2030 Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) NEW plans for the world's tallest cruise ship have been released - and it looks like something from the future. Norwegian boat builders Hurtigruten say the vessel, complete with electrical sails and a mega battery, should hit the seas by the end of the decade. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 6 Sea Zero will have retractable sails covered in solar panels Credit: VARD DESIGN 6 Manufacturer Hurtigruten hopes the cruise ship will be afloat by 2030 Credit: VARD DESIGN 6 The sails can be lowered and raised as needed Credit: Vard 6 Hurtigruten set out to make travel more sustainable - and hopes that this huge boat can tour the seas producing net-zero emissions. The ultimate goal is for the boat to be powered solely by battery. Trond Johnsen, the project manager, said: "With the reduction in energy use we're aiming for, it's realistic to fit a battery system with enough energy to allow the ship to sail between charging ports under normal weather conditions." Four battery-hybrid ships built by Hurtigruten's already sail the seas, but they all need supplementing with fuel. The new project, dubbed Sea Zero, kicked off in October 2022, and the first set of plans were seen in summer 2023. One of the coolest features is the boat's sails, which can be raised and lowered as required, and will be covered in solar panels. The kind being developed are called OceanWings - already in use on the cargo ship called Canopée. The Chief Operating Officer Gerry Larsson-Fedde said: "We have also changed the sail type to a more mature design already in use on cargo ships. "As with all development projects, there will be adjustments to both the design and specifications along the way."# The most recent plans extend the length of the ship by eight metres, to a total 143.5m. World's largest cargo ship as tall as a SKYSCRAPER launched by China Another very intriguing feature is the "lubricated" hull. Air bubbles will be pumped beneath the bottom of the boat to make it glide through the water more easily and reduce drag. This means less fuel will be require to propel the ship along. The hull will also be cleaned regularly and fitted with "advanced anti-fouling coatings" to make it slip through the waves even more smoothly. 6 A 'lubricated' hull will let the boat slip through the water more easily Credit: VARD DESIGN 6 It will be driven along by contra-rotating propellers Credit: Vard Guests onboard will have a highly customisable experience. Living in 'smart cabins', passengers will be able to control their own heating and ventilation through an app and a screen in the cabin. Larsson-Fedde said: 'We are already testing advanced sensors in these cabins, and in the near future, we will conduct full-scale tests with guests onboard." Another ocean whopper has already been launched by China - which revealed its new monster-sized cargo ship. The 1,310-ft-long vessel is said to be capable of holding a whopping 220,000 tonnes of goods and stacking 24,000 containers. Footage shows the monstrous vessel - built in just 17 months - ripping through the ocean. And another cruise option will soon hit the market, but designed specifically for OAPs. Shipbuilder Meyer Werft has spotted a huge gap in the cruise market and filled it with 'Serenity' - a vessel made exclusively for the elderly, with assisted living suites. This cruise ship concept looks ahead to an ageing population - and what cruising might look like in the year 2100.
The Irish Sun
07-05-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Inside incredible plan for world's tallest cruise ship with enormous 164ft SAILS that will hit water by 2030
NEW plans for the world's tallest cruise ship have been released - and it looks like something from the future. Norwegian boat builders Hurtigruten say the vessel, complete with electrical sails and a mega battery, should hit the seas by the end of the decade. 6 Sea Zero will have retractable sails covered in solar panels Credit: VARD DESIGN 6 Manufacturer Hurtigruten hopes the cruise ship will be afloat by 2030 Credit: VARD DESIGN 6 The sails can be lowered and raised as needed Credit: Vard 6 Hurtigruten set out to make travel more sustainable - and hopes that this huge boat can tour the seas producing net-zero emissions. The ultimate goal is for the boat to be powered solely by battery. Trond Johnsen, the project manager, said: "With the reduction in energy use we're aiming for, it's realistic to fit a battery system with enough energy to allow the ship to sail between charging ports under normal weather conditions." Four battery-hybrid ships built by Hurtigruten's already sail the seas, but they all need supplementing with fuel. READ MORE IN WORLD NEWS The new project, dubbed Sea Zero, kicked off in October 2022, and the first set of plans were seen in summer 2023. One of the coolest features is the boat's sails, which can be raised and lowered as required, and will be covered in solar panels. The kind being developed are called OceanWings - already in use on the cargo ship called Canopée. The Chief Operating Officer Gerry Larsson-Fedde said: "We have also changed the sail type to a more mature design already in use on cargo ships. Most read in The Sun "As with all development projects, there will be adjustments to both the design and specifications along the way."# The most recent plans extend the length of the ship by eight metres, to a total 143.5m. World's largest cargo ship as tall as a SKYSCRAPER launched by China Another very intriguing feature is the "lubricated" hull. Air bubbles will be pumped beneath the bottom of the boat to make it glide through the water more easily and reduce drag. This means less fuel will be require to propel the ship along. The hull will also be cleaned regularly and fitted with "advanced anti-fouling coatings" to make it slip through the waves even more smoothly. 6 A 'lubricated' hull will let the boat slip through the water more easily Credit: VARD DESIGN 6 It will be driven along by contra-rotating propellers Credit: Vard Guests onboard will have a highly customisable experience. Living in 'smart cabins', passengers will be able to control their own heating and ventilation through an app and a screen in the cabin. Larsson-Fedde said: 'We are already testing advanced sensors in these cabins, and in the near future, we will conduct full-scale tests with guests onboard." Another ocean whopper has already been launched by China - which revealed its new The 1,310-ft-long vessel is said to be capable of holding a whopping 220,000 tonnes of goods and stacking 24,000 containers. Footage shows the monstrous vessel - built in just 17 months - ripping through the ocean. And another cruise option will soon hit the market, but designed specifically for OAPs. Shipbuilder Meyer Werft has spotted a huge gap in the cruise market and filled it with 'Serenity' - a This cruise ship concept looks ahead to an ageing population - and what cruising might look like in the year 2100.
Scottish Sun
03-05-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
FA Cup final gets never-before-seen kickoff time after BBC and ITV clash over scheduling
THE FA CUP final has been given a brand new kick-off time just two weeks before the showpiece match at Wembley Stadium. Manchester City and Crystal Palace's season-concluding clash will start at a later time of 4:30pm BST on Saturday May 17. Advertisement 2 The FA Cup kick-off time has finally been shared with fans Credit: Reuters The new time was agreed following collaboration with the two clubs, broadcasters, local authorities, police and the Safety Advisory Group. The FA Cup final has traditionally kicked off at 3pm - a time preferred by police. FA insiders confirmed that discussions over the kick-off time were delayed, with broadcasters BBC and ITV at odds. The Beeb wanted the game to start in the traditional 3pm slot - ensuring that even if the match were to go to extra-time or penalties there would be no overlap issues with the Eurovision Song Contest broadcast due to start at 8pm. Advertisement READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS VARD KNOCK LIFE Moment Jamie Vardy grabs prone ref's wrist and blows whistle to stop game More than 7.5million people in the UK watched Eurovision on the BBC last year, with the corporation desperate to not see the final clash with the competition. ITV were understood to be pushing for a 5.30pm kick-off to maximum viewer numbers and advertising demand. The 2022 final between Chelsea and Liverpool was forced to start at 4:45pm because of a scheduling clash with Eurovision that night too. In each of the Chelsea's previous trips to Wembley in 2021 and 2020 for the FA Cup final kick-off has been at 5:15pm and 5:30pm Advertisement CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS City booked their place in the final for the third straight year with a 2-0 victory over Nottingham Forest last Sunday, Goals from Rico Lewis and Josko Gvardiol gave Pep Guardiola the chance to end a disappointing season with another trophy. Diehard Crystal Palace fan with arm in sling goes viral after using his HEAD to clap FA Cup heroes at Wembley Meanwhile, Crystal Palace are chasing their first ever FA Cup gong after thrashing Aston Villa in the semi-final on Saturday. Advertisement A wonder striker from Eberechi Eze and a double from Ismaila Sarr secured Palace's third ever final in the competition. The 2024-25 FA Cup final will be broadcast live on BBC One, BBC iPlayer as well as ITV1 and ITVX. No Premier League matches have been scheduled for the final. 2 There were rows and rows of empty seats for the FA Cup semi-finals Advertisement And City will be hoping that their fans actually turn up this time, after 5,000 fans snubbed the journey against Forest. Fans of both clubs are already raging over an increase in ticket prices - a first in six years - with fees ranging from £175 for a category 1 ticket to £50 for category 4. That's a rise of £30 for category 1 tickets compared to the 2024 final. A spokesperson said: 'The FA Cup is our biggest revenue producer, and it allows us to invest more funding into every level of English football. Advertisement 'We will be freezing the prices of almost all tickets to the Emirates FA Cup Final for the next three years.'
