Silver Nova establishes brand-new criteria on the course to environment neutral travelling. [Photo: Meyer Werft]
One of the globe’s most environmentally friendly brand-new cruise liner, Silversea Cruises’ Silver Nova, begun from Venice on its initial trip today. Delivered last month by German shipbuilder Meyer Werft, Silver Nova is Silversea’s 12th ship and the very first to introduce this year for moms and dad Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL), ending up being the 64th ship in its worldwide fleet.
The ship is 243 meters long, 30 meters vast and has ability for 728 guests.
A gas cell system supplements the LNG-fueled engines with prepare for it to later on have the ability to provide the whole resort procedure, removing exhausts in port. In enhancement, a battery system raises the total performance of the ship by soaking up peak lots, dramatically decreasing gas intake. A recently established Micro Auto Gasification System (MAGS) transforms waste aboard right into thermal power, more raising the vessel’s performance.
With a space-to-guest proportion of 75 GRT-per-guest, Silver Nova has an innovative layout, that the cruise ship brand name states “prizes openness over symmetry and incorporates an unprecedented use of approximately 4,000 square meters of glass.”
“Silver Nova revolutionizes ultra-luxury cruising and sets the new category standard,” stated Jason Liberty, head of state and chief executive officer,Royal Caribbean Group “From her innovative horizontal design to her emphasis on sustainable operations, Silver Nova speaks to Royal Caribbean Group’s commitment to deliver the world’s best vacations, responsibly.”
Prior to the initial trip execs from Royal Caribbean Group and Silversea organized a three-day building sneak peek for pick traveling companions and participants of journalism, cruising roundtrip from Venice.
“It was incredibly emotional to welcome guests aboard Silver Nova ahead of her maiden voyage,” stated Barbara Muckermann, head of state,Silversea Cruises “Benefiting from an innovative asymmetrical design, she immerses guests into the destination at every turn — a strong expression of our brand mission. As one of the most spacious ships at sea, and with the broadest array of bars, lounges, and restaurants in ultra-luxury cruise travel, Silver Nova elevates the experience for our guests like never before. I would like to thank Jason Liberty, and all involved at Silversea, Royal Caribbean Group, and Meyer Werft. A special thank you to the Royal Caribbean Group Newbuild team, without whom this would not have been possible, and to Silver Nova’s amazing crew, led by Captain Mino Pontillo, for their precious support in launching this game-changing ship.”
