Meyer Werft delivers Silver Nova to Silversea Cruises
The cruise vessel Silver Nova has now been delivered (Source: Meyer Werft)
Meyer Werft has delivered the 728-passenger cruise vessel, Silver Nova, to Monaco-based Silversea Cruises, a Royal Caribbean Group subsidiary.
The handover of the 243m-long cruise vessel took place in Eemshaven and follows extensive tests of the ship’s innovative features during sea trials. They include a combination of LNG-powered propulsion, a fuel cell system, and batteries.
The fuel cell setup will supplement the LNG engines and will later supply the entire hotel operation, according to a statement from the shipbuilder. Meanwhile, the batteries will increase efficiency by absorbing peak loads. A newly developed Micro Auto Gasification System (MAGS) will convert waste on board into thermal energy, thereby raising energy efficiency still further.
Jan Meyer, managing director of Meyer Werft, commented: “We are very pleased to once again deliver a ship that will set new standards on the way to climate-neutral cruising. With the propulsion systems, a combination of LNG, fuel cell system and batteries, the ship have the best possible measures to reduce emissions.”
The ship has the largest choice of bars, restaurants, and lounges in ultra-luxury cruising, according to the statement. It has some of the most spacious suites at sea, an asymmetrical design and a horizontal layout. The 364 suites are available across 13 categories and include premium suites located aft.
