Brim Explorer

Our ships

Our ships

Ms Brim
Ms Berg
Ms Brisen
Ms Bard
MS Bre
Technical Specifications

Our Design Philosophy

Our vessels are lightweight tour catamarans designed for operation in Norways. Additionally, the battery packs on board provide us with the ability to silently approach wildlife with as little disturbance as possible.

Hybrid-electric boats in the fjords of Norway

Our ships Brim & Bard are designed and built with two main philosophical pillars in mind: the guest experience and minimising pollution. This has resulted in what Brim Explorer is today. Providing a comfortable, unobstructed and ‘front-row’ experience for all our guests, while at the same time operating eco-friendly tours with hybrid-electric boats on the fjords of Norway.

The synergy and overlap of these two pillars comes to fruition nowhere better than through the silence of our electric engine. Enabling our guest to hear and experience the fjords better, while at the same time minimising pollution in the Norwegian sea and minimising disturbance and noise for marine life in the fjords of Norway.

5 facts about our (hybrid) electric ships:

Quiet hybrid-electric engine & propulsion,
Panoramic windows in the lounges on both decks,
Norwegian design with recycled aluminium,
800 kWh battery pack. Equivalent to 10x Tesla Model S,
Designed with the guest experience in mind.

Ms Brim

Range electric

8 knots = 8 hours

Range hybrid

16 knots = 10 hours

Ms Berg

Electric Range

9 knots = 7 hours

Range hybrid

18 knots = 10 hours

MS Brisen

Designed exclusively for Oslo, MS Brisen is a 100% electric vessel that operates all year round. Brisen is a 25,3m catamaran providing tourists and travellers a zero-emission sailing experience. With a passenger capacity of 149 pax, the vessel is a purpose built design optimised for sightseeing and private events. This is our first vessel built in carbon fibre.

Ms Bard

Sailing in the wake of MS Brisen, Bard can accommodate up to 149 passengers and features the iconic exterior design that has become a hallmark of Brim Explorer. MS Bard boasts notable modifications in its hull design compared to MS Brisen. The most significant change is the transition from a straight bow to an inclined one, a design choice aimed at enhancing the vessel's sea-keeping capabilities.

What truly sets the MS Bard apart from other designs is its groundbreaking propulsion system. Powered by state-of-the-art 350kW high-torque electric engines from Brim Tech, and coupled with 1700mm FP propellers, this system operates seamlessly without the need for a traditional reduction gearbox.