The “world’s first” cruise ship to be powered entirely by hydrogen is currently under construction in Italy, with delivery scheduled for late 2026.
Italian shipbuilding company Fincantieri and Swiss travel company Viking have struck a deal to build the “world’s first” hydrogen cruise ship. The hydrogen stored onboard will power both propulsion and onboard electricity generation.
The Viking Libra is currently under construction at the Fincantieri Ancona shipyard in northern Italy. Delivery is scheduled for late 2026.
Weighing approximately 54,300 tons and at 239 metres in length, the cruise ship will navigate and operate with zero emissions, according to Fincantieri.
Pierroberto Folgiero, CEO and managing director of Fincantieri, said: “With the Viking Libra, we are not only delivering the world’s first cruise ship powered by hydrogen stored on board, but we are also reinforcing our commitment to shaping the future of sustainable maritime transportation.”
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