We already operate with hybrid ferries, which are much more eco-friendly than conventional ferries. However, our goal is ferry operation covered by pure battery power within a few years.
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A fleet of hybrid ferries
Hybrid is not for cars only – it also works in ferries.
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Noise-reducing thrusters
An important step on our journey towards a greener ferry fleet.
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Powered by the wind
With a rotor sail, the hybrid ferries M/V Copenhagen and M/V Berlin reduces CO2 emission.
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Zero direct emission-freight ferry
Scandlines has ordered a zero direct emission-freight ferry for the Puttgarden-Rødby.
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Collaboration with external partners
For a number of years, we have cooperated with the German environmental organisation, NABU.
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Reduction of energy consumption
Our current focus is on reducing our ferries' energy consumption per crossing. We are investing in energy efficiency and operational adjustments that lead to energy savings.
We invest in energy efficiency and operational adjustments that lead to energy savings.
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A sustainable future
To broaden our Green Agenda, we have developed commitments across the entire organisation in support of 13 out of 17 United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.
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A fleet of hybrid ferries
The hybrid system on ferries is similar to that of hybrid cars, where petrol or diesel is combined with electricity.
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Noise-reducing thrusters
One of the steps towards our zero emission strategy is the exchange of all thrusters – the ships’ propulsion systems – on Scandlines’ four hybrid ferries on the route between Puttgarden in Germany and Rødby in Denmark.
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Powered by the wind
Since 2013, we have operated with environmentally friendly hybrid technology. In 2020, we installed a rotor sail on M/V Copenhagen and in 2022 on M/V Berlin respectively, which operate on our route between Rostock in Germany and Gedser in Denmark.
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Sustainability in action
We reduce food waste by serving individual portions made to order, putting smaller amounts of food on the buffet at the time and by having less dishes from which to choose.
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Zero direct emission-freight ferry
Scandlines has ordered a new zero direct emission-freight ferry for the Puttgarden-Rødby route. The ferry will be inserted in 2024 and will launch the next generation of ferries on the route.
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Collaboration with external partners
For a number of years, we have cooperated with the German environmental organisation, NABU.
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![Færgen Schleswig Holstein sejler mod Puttgarden havn]()
Reduction of energy consumption
Our current focus is on reducing our ferries' energy consumption per crossing. We are investing in energy efficiency and operational adjustments that lead to energy savings.
