MS Finnmarken to convert to hybrid power at Kleven February 16, 2021, by Jasmina Ovcina Green Yard Kleven in Ulsteinvik has won an extensive-technical upgrade deal to convert MS Finnmarken into a hybrid-powered expedition ship. Under the contract, the second one since Kleven emerged from bankruptcy, the Norwegian shipbuilder has been commissioned to install the hybrid propulsion package, which consists of a battery pack in combination with diesel engines, as well as combined shaft generators and drive motors. MS Finnmarken is scheduled to arrive at the yard in mid-February, and will provide work beyond the spring of 2021. “This is an exciting assignment for us, and good news to be able to give to our employees. It is also extra nice that there are local suppliers who will be involved and perform much of the work,” says