Both hulls for Torghatten’s upcoming hydrogen ferries have now arrived in Norway

FerryThe hull of the second of two hydrogen-powered ferries for Torghatten Nord has arrived at Myklebust Verft, south of Ålesund in Norway. The Greek tug IRAKLIS towed the hull from Cemre Shipyard in Türkiye.

En route, the tug had to take shelter from autumn weather in the North Sea at Delfzijl in the Netherlands.

Torghatten’s newbuilding programme at Myklebust Verft has suffered significant delays. It comprises two 120-metre double-ended ferries powered by hydrogen fuel cells for the route between Bodø and Lofoten. The two sister ferries, to be named MOSKENES and RØST, were originally due to enter service in October 2025.

Several factors contributed to the delay, including production setbacks at the Turkish shipyard, which have also delayed deliveries of several other ferries to northern European operators in recent years. The project has also been affected by delays in setting up the local plant in Bodø that will produce the carbon-neutral hydrogen for the two ferries.

Torghatten announced last month that MOSKENES is expected to enter service in summer 2027, with RØST following in November that year.

nov 10 2026