US EditionFincantieri and Viking Unveil World's First H2-Powered Cruise Ship
- Fincantieri and Viking revealed plans for the Viking Libra, the pioneering cruise ship fueled by hydrogen for both propulsion and electrical power, which is currently being built in Italy and is expected to be delivered by the end of 2026.
- Viking chose to support hydrogen technology as a commitment to achieving genuinely zero-emission maritime operations in environmentally sensitive regions.
- The Viking Libra is a small ship of approximately 54,300 gross tons with a hybrid propulsion system combining liquefied hydrogen and fuel cells for up to six megawatts of power.
- Viking CEO Torstein Hagen expressed enthusiasm about adding the pioneering hydrogen-powered cruise ship to their fleet, while also noting that the cost of hydrogen-powered operations remains a challenge.
- The Viking Libra will allow Viking to access zero-emission cruising in sensitive regions and sets a benchmark for sustainable maritime transportation with plans for additional hydrogen vessels.
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Viking Ocean Cruises has announced it to be partnering with the Fincantieri Ancona shipyard to build the world’s first zero-emission cruise ship. The Viking Libra, as the ship will be called, will use liquified hydrogen stored on board for both propulsion and onboard electricity generation. Viking Libra is currently under construction at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Ancona (Italy) and should be ready to sail by the end of 2026. The hybrid propulsio…
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