C26:33L
Natural Gas | 1.4 - 2.4 MW
Cruise & Ferries
Bergen Engines delivers reliable, efficient, and low-emission power solutions for the cruise and ferry markets. Our engines and gensets have been chosen for a number of leading coastal cruise and ferry vessels, including Havila Voyages, Hurtigruten and Torghatten Nord.
With a long track record in medium-speed diesel and gas engines, as well as hybrid and battery-integrated systems, we support operators seeking dependable propulsion, optimized energy performance, and reduced environmental impact. Our engines and gensets power a range of modern coastal cruise vessels and next-generation ferries, including hybrid and future fuel-ready designs.
Backed by a global service network and decades of marine expertise, Bergen Engines provides tailored solutions that meet the demanding operational profiles of cruise and ferry fleets worldwide.
Pioneering Climate-Neutral Coastal Cruises
Havila Voyages’ Polaris will make history as the first cruise vessel in the world to complete a long-distance voyage powered entirely by battery and biogas. The 34-port round-trip along the Norwegian coast is enabled by Bergen Engines’ advanced medium-speed gas technology, demonstrating that existing technology can deliver substantial climate benefits today.
Equipped with 2 × Bergen C26:33L6A and 2 × Bergen C26:33L9A engines, Polaris has used hybrid propulsion since its launch in 2023, combining electric power with natural gas to reduce emissions while maintaining performance. All four vessels in the Havila fleet – Capella, Castor, Polaris, and Pollux – are powered by Bergen Engines, which can operate on LNG, renewable biogas and hydrogen blends.
The Polaris voyage represents a world-first and a milestone for climate-neutral operations. By combining proven engine technology with renewable fuel options, Bergen Engines is showing that emission-free, long-distance passenger travel is achievable and that the era of low- and zero-emission maritime operations has begun.
Green Solutions for Three Hurtigruten Vessels
A combined project between Kongsberg Maritime and Myklebust Verft will convert three Hurtigruten Norwegian Coastal Express vessels to hybrid operation as part of plans to cut coastal CO2 emissions by at least 25 percent. Two new, energy-efficient Bergen B33:45L6P diesel engines will propel each vessel, equipped with Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) to ensure optimal emissions control and compliance with IMO.
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Powering Four Cruise Vessels for Mystic Cruises
The 126m, 9,300-tonne luxury craft will join an existing trio of sister ships to bring the fleet to seven identical vessels, the first of which – World Explorer – entered service in 2019. Each vessel will be equipped with two Bergen C25:33L8P main engines and a Bergen C25:33L6P auxiliary dual generator. A hybrid propulsion system allows the Bergen engines to operate at variable speeds, maximising their efficiency for the required power and reducing fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.
The Power of Medium-Speed
Discover Bergen Engines’ proven range of medium-speed marine engines and generating sets, trusted by operators worldwide for their reliability, efficiency, and durability. Built to perform in the harshest marine environments, Bergen Engines combine robust engineering with low emissions to ensure safe, efficient, and sustainable operations. With decades of real-world experience behind every design, Bergen Engines remains a trusted partner to the global marine industry.
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