A-ROSA announces further details of A-ROSA SENA’s sustainability credentials
The first river cruise ship in Europe to generate electricity from exhaust heat
Rostock, 19 January 2022 – A-ROSA River Cruises has announced further details of the sustainability credentials of its new E-Motion ship A-ROSA SENA, which launches on the northern Rhine in May 2022. The range of technology features on board, which have been developed in partnership with the Concordia Damen shipyard, includes the ability to manage energy consumption in a highly efficient way and keep emissions to a minimum, making her the most climate-friendly river cruise ship on Europe’s rivers. She will be the first river cruise ship in Europe to generate electricity from exhaust heat.
Key features include:
• The ship is hybrid powered and features an ‘E-motion’ concept that combines a diesel engine with an electric motor, powered by batteries. A key element of this system is the ability to store any extra energy generated by the diesel engine in the batteries and call up on it when needed. This process is known as ‘peak shaving’ and will ensure the ship runs as efficiently as possible at all times.
• A-ROSA SENA will be the first river cruise ship in Europe to be fitted with an exhaust heat recovery system that enables it to generate electricity from exhaust heat. This energy is then stored in the ship’s batteries for use when required, ensuring both waste energy and emissions are kept to a minimum.
• The ship has an optimised hull, to reduce friction and thus energy consumption.
• In addition, any exhaust gases that are produced by the diesel engine will be treated with a SCR catalytic converter/particle filter. This means the ship will be able to significantly reduce emissions as it will capture at least 75% of the nitrogen oxides (NOx), and over 90% of the Particulate Matter (PM).
The combination of all these features working together will allow the ship to efficiently manage its energy consumption and reduce emissions when cruising. A-ROSA SENA can switch to battery power when arriving and departing ports enabling it to enter and leave emission-free and almost silently. While docked, the ship will connect to shore power, further bolstering the battery charge.
Focusing on keeping the rivers clean, A-ROSA SENA will feature a state-of-the-art waste water treatment plant on board, using membrane technology. This enables the waste water on board to be purified in an elaborate process and the waste produced is disposed of in the ports by specialist companies.
As with all A-ROSA ships, disposable plastic is avoided wherever possible throughout the ship including the cabins, bar, restaurants and SPA-ROSA and all disposable products have been removed or replaced by sustainable alternatives. Furthermore, A-ROSA SENA is equipped with water dispensers, allowing guests to refill fresh glass bottles as often as they wish. Like the rest of the fleet, A-ROSA SENA will operate an efficient waste management system with any waste produced handed over to certified partners in selected ports.
Birgit Eisbrenner, regional director at A-ROSA River Cruises Australia & New Zealand comments: “Sustainability is key for A-ROSA as we look to protect the rivers we sail through for future generations. A-ROSA SENA demonstrates our commitment in this area and we are so proud that we are leading the way with some incredible features that make this ship the most climate-friendly river cruise ship in Europe.”
For further information on A-ROSA river cruises, please visit www.arosa-cruises.com/au. Agents can also contact aunz.sales@a-rosa.com for more information.
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About A-ROSA
A-ROSA is a premium, European, river cruise company, which was established in 2001 as a subsidiary of P&O Princess Cruises and is currently owned by UK-based Duke Street, CEO Jörg Eichler, and COO Markus Zoepke. The river cruise line’s twelve vessels explore a wide variety of destinations on the Danube, Rhine/Main/Moselle, Seine, Rhône/Saône and Douro, offering city and nature tours as well as curated themed itineraries.
Providing exceptional choice and flexibility, voyages range from 3 to 16 nights, making it the perfect choice for guests seeking short breaks, as an add-on to any European holiday, and for river cruise enthusiasts looking for comprehensive itineraries. A-ROSA’s vessels offer outdoor grill stations, bars, lounges and restaurants in a relaxed environment, contemporary and spacious outside cabins with a combination of windows and Juliet balconies and luxurious balcony suites, complete with on board pool or whirlpool, board shop, beauty & massage centre, gym, panorama sauna and relaxation area and outdoor features such as putting green, shuffleboard and giant chess.
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