Project description

Due to the high trip frequency (17 times per day), two points were looked at in particular detail during the design phase: Optimising operating costs and ensuring availability at all times.

The following features make the MS Bürgenstock special:

- Highly efficient ship design
- Authorisation for 300 passengers
- 20 knots (37 km/h)
- Easy manoeuvrability
- Attractive design
- Efficient drive and energy concept 

The innovative yet tried and tested hybrid energy and drive system from Siemens/Shiptec was used in the ship. The ship uses only the electric mode in the Lucerne lake basin and the diesel engines remain switched off. The batteries are recharged again during the journey across the Kreuztrichter.

After being in construction for two years, the MS Bürgenstock was finally commissioned on 26th May 2018.

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A modern design paired with a great drive concept - the ideal product for operators and passengers.

Thomas Wey – MS Bürgenstock Skipper, SGV
Technical data 
Capacity300 people
Overall length38.0 m
Overall width10.3 m
Displacement110.9 t
Speed37 km/h
Drive power

2x 552 kW diesel engines / 2x 180 kW electric motors

 

Key data 
Client / CustomerSGV Express AG
Propulsion driveParallel hybrid with Scania diesel engines & Siemens electric motors
Project volume6.0 million CHF
Year of completion2018
Shiptec servicesDevelopment, planning, construction and commissioning