MS Mjølner has been specially built for this service. The new vessel has room for 140 passengers, an airy and modern saloon and a self-service kiosk. The vessel is 28.2 meters long, 9 meters wide, and will run at the same speed as the current vessel.
In the run-in phase, the express boat will use diesel engines for propulsion, but in the long term, MS Mjølner will go electric when the new battery exchange robot is in place in Trondheim later this year. This will provide a quiet and comfortable travel experience.
MS Mjølner is the first of four new express boats that will sail electrically in the Trondheimsfjord. The four vessels will reduce CO2 emissions by at least 50 percent compared to the previous express boats.
-“We’re delighted to have MS Mjølner in place in Trondheim. It is a beautiful and solid boat that will withstand weather and wind in the waters well,” confirms Bjørn Egil Søndenå, express boat Manager at Norled.
Master Joakim Alexander Eide, who has accompanied the vessel on a construction inspection, agrees.
-“We are getting a very good boat. It’s a significant upgrade from the current vessel for both crew and passengers. We will probably notice significantly better seaworthiness, less noise, good facilitation in terms of universal design and not least a modern and nice workplace for the crew. We look forward to using MS Mjølner on the connection when everything is ready.
MS Mjølner is built at Oma Baatbyggeri in Stord. The catamaran is built in seawater-resistant aluminum, a building material that is 100% recyclable. The strong but lightweight construction material is optimal when building express boats.
In the coming weeks, test sailings will be carried out between Trondheim and Vanvikan before the vessel enters regular service.
