In 2017, Shiptec AG completed the order for the installation of new engines in the Aurora motor vessel. It is Switzerland's first passenger ship with a hybrid propulsion drive. This means it can be powered by either an electric or a diesel engine.
Starting point
The order included the design of a hybrid drive concept, the creation of the required documentation and calculations, evaluation of this kind of system and its installation and commissioning.
Goals
From the customer’s perspective, the hybrid system used offers great fuel savings and has the advantage of being able to sail with low noise emissions. Greater manoeuvrability of the ship was also an objective.
Challenges
The timeframe for the new installation was incredibly tight, so we were faced with many challenges.
Technical data
Capacity
60 people
Overall length
17.0 m
Overall width
3.0 m
Displacement
20 t
Speed
14 km/h
Drive power
1x 30.9 kW diesel engine / 1x 20 kW electric motor
Key data
Client / Customer
Baumgartner Mick
Propulsion drive
Parallel hybrid
Year of completion
2021
Shiptec services
Planning, performance design, installation and commissioning
