New working ship Donau 1: Symbol of energy future in Lower Austria!

New working ship Donau 1: Symbol of energy future in Lower Austria!

Last Monday afternoon, a solemn event took place at the apprenticeship home of the Danube power plant YBBS-Persenbeug: the christening celebration of the new working ship "Donau 1". Under the radiant look of Governor Johanna Mikl-Leitner, the ship, which is described as a "multi-talent" with versatile possible uses, was officially put into operation. The importance of this baptism was particularly emphasized by Mikl-Leitner, who in her speech put the topics of innovation, sustainability and energy transition in the foreground. "This is not just a new ship, but a symbol of our commitment to future generations," she emphasized during the ceremony, which attracted numerous guests such as employees, apprentices and representatives of local politics. Meinbezirk reports that ...

The working ship is primarily used for dredging work, ice breakers and revisions. Coo Achim Kaspar made it clear how important the apprenticeship home and the training of young people are for the future. "Donau 1" is intended to help keep the shipping channels free and supports the renaturation of river sections. Managing Director Michael Amerer sees a milestone in the ship that will sustainably shape the picture of Lower Austria on the Danube. It replaces four old ships, which contributes to CO₂ reduction and puts the composite fleet on the Danube up to date. technical details and sustainability

"Donau 1" not only impresses with its versatility, but also with its technical specifications. With a length of 40 meters, a width of 11.45 meters and a push output of 26.5 tons, the ship can push drawer associations with up to 6,500 tons of total mass. The modern diesel electric system with over 1,800 kW also offers the option of supplying external large electrical consumers, which makes the ship a real floating power plant. In the future, there will also be equipment with batteries for partially electrical use. The manufacture of the ship's hull took place in Romania, while the drives were installed in Rotterdam. With a total investment of around 10 million euros, "Donau 1" is not only a welcome tool, but also a prime example of progress in terms of energy efficiency and resource -saving operation. The baptism of the ship reflects the company's philosophy, which operates 4 large hydropower plants, 6 wind farms and 5 large photovoltaic systems in Lower Austria. MeinDärzkurz emphasizes that ...

With "Donau 1", the network takes a significant step towards a greener future, and not only for the current, but also for the coming generations. With a well -filled harbor in Ybbs, where most boats are stationed, and over 30 large water vehicles in the entire fleet, the network is well equipped for the challenges of modern energy supply.