Construction on the first large cruise ship designed to be methanol-ready begins in Turku, Finland.
The ship is being built for Germany’s TUI Cruises, and marks a milestone for the cruise industry and for its builder Meyer Turku, which has also been a pioneer in large LNG-fueled cruise ships.
TUI and Meyer Turku announced during the first steel cutting ceremony at the Finnish shipyard that the new build, Mein Schiff 7, has adapted its design to become the first methanol-ready cruise ship.
The 111,500 gross ton cruise ship, which is due to enter service in 2024, will be a sister to two earlier builds at Meyer Turku delivered in 2018 and 2019.
The cruise ship will initially be operated with lower-emission marine diesel and is being equipped with catalytic converters and a shore power connection.
To achieve even more efficient waste processing, Mein Schiff 7 will also be equipped with a system that can shred organic waste through thermal treatment and prepare it for further use on land.
Tags: LNG-Fueled, Metanol, MeyerTurku, Ships, TUI Cruises
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