That could soon change, at least along the magnificent fjord landscape of Norway.
Cruise ships are amongthe most pollutingmeans of travel.
They utilise enormous amounts of fuel, and generate a ridiculous amount of waste.
Meanwhile, some economies rely on cruise ships and their passengers.
Norway, as a whole, may not be entirely dependent on income from Hurtigruten.
However, the communities along the route count on regular visits from the cruise ships for their livelihood.
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Other novel additions include contra-rotating propellers, and multiple retractable thrusters.
Hurtigruten says it will also be crucial to develop new technologies for currently energy-intensive onboard hotel services.
Currently, only 0.1% of the worlds ships use zero-emission technology.
A large cruise ship can have the carbon footprint of 12,000 cars.
Furthermore, by 2026, passenger numbers are set to grow to 12% above pre-COVID levels.
Story byLinnea Ahlgren
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