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ARMATOR offers tourist cruises on Wigry Lake on the board of the historic “TRYTON” ship dating back to 1941. Under the project, we will modernize the ship to adapt it to navigation in the quiet and protected waters of Hołny Lake by replacing the diesel propulsion system with an electric one, along with an additional source of energy in the form of photovoltaic panels. On this lake, in a unique natural location near the north-eastern border of Poland, we run a resort and restaurant called Dworek Hołny. The project will allow ARMATOR to create accommodation packages that combine the previously dispersed activities. We will offer stays at Dworek Hołny with a sightseeing cruise (as well as the cruises alone) which will include - in addition to nature observation - tasting regional dishes onboard the ship. The offer so formulated will allow us to reach new customers, including foreign customers interested in the history and nature of the region.
In addition to upgrading the vessel and replacing the propulsion system, the project covers the purchase of a charging station for the vessel, upgrading the marina with environmentally inert composite materials, thermo-modernisation of the waiting area for customers of the new services, and installation of photovoltaic panels on the roof of Dworek Hołny. These will power both the charging station, and the restaurant and apartments. We anticipate that the project will reduce our facility’s annual electricity consumption by 0.05 GWh, which translates into a reduction in annual CO2 emissions of 29.44 tons. The resulting energy efficiency, along with the expanded services sales, will increase the company’s revenue by 22% per year and profits by over 100%.
Summary of project results
The aim of the project was to implement innovative complex solutions in the area of inland waterways related to environmental protection into the company''s activities, offer new services, increase profit and employment.The biggest challenge was the modernization of our vessel - replacing the propulsion system with an innovative electric drive.
The goal of our company was to introduce new products in the tourism industry related to offering comprehensive tourist services on Lake Holny, in our complex - the implementation of two new services:
- A stay at the Holny Manor with an eco-tour from a water perspective and flavors of Sejny
- Tasting of regional dishes on board the eco-ship along with observation of nature
The project included the modernization of the vessel with the replacement of the propulsion system propulsion system to an innovative electric drive, investment in a charging station for the Lessel TRYTON. The marina for vessels and the waiting room for marina customers have been modernized. Thanks to these measures, our company will provide comprehensive services, which will include a tourist-educational, sightseeing cruise on Lake Holny. Other vessels - boats, kayaks and pedal boats - will also be able to dock at the modernized pier. A photovoltaic installation has been installed, along with an electrical system, which powers the hotel and catering facility - Holny Manor. 2 new full-time jobs were created. The implementation of the project has enabled the implementation of new services to our company
Nationally innovative solutions were implemented at the company:
1. modernization of the propulsion system of the ship from a combustion engine to 100% electric.
2. modernization of the marina - innovative solutions in the form of a water platform made of composite materials were implemented.
3. Modernization of the customer waiting room/waiting area.
4. innovative solution in the form of photovoltaic panels, which were manufactured using the EFD certificate, was implemented. As part of the project implementation, the TRYTON vessel was adapted to environmental protection requirements (no exhaust emissions). As part of the service, the Tryton ship cruise on Lake Hołny was launched.
Thanks to the implementation of the project, two innovative services were implemented: Stay in the Holny manor with eco-attraction of water perspective and flavors of Sejny. The service includes accommodation, daily boarding with tasting of regional cuisine on board the ecostat during the cruise along with bird watching bird watching; Tasting of regional dishes on board the ecostat - a service aimed at individuals individuals and organized groups, offering a sightseeing and educational cruise combined with a regional dish on board the ship.