World’s Largest Battery-Powered Cargo Ships to Use Rotor Sails

Norway is building the world’s largest battery-powered cargo ships, promising zero emissions and breakthrough green technology for maritime transport.

Equipped with Norsepower Rotor Sails™ and 23.5 MWh battery systems, these ships are designed to endure harsh conditions while operating entirely emission-free.

Built in China, the 130-meter-long vessels will carry up to 13,250 tons of marble along Norway’s coast, setting a new record for battery-electric voyages.

Advanced charging stations, electric excavators, and shore power connections will make every aspect of their operation eco-friendly.

These ships are expected to save 9,000 tons of CO2 and 200 tons of NOx emissions annually, with the rotor sails alone saving 339 kW per voyage.

Decades of testing Norsepower’s rotor sails in extreme weather ensure reliability for these record-breaking vessels.

This collaboration between Berge Rederi, Norsepower, and MDC sets a benchmark for sustainability, proving that zero-emission shipping is the future of the maritime industry.