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Viking and Fincantieri Launch the World’s First Hydrogen-Powered Cruise Ship, Viking Libra, Pioneering Zero-Emission Travel with Cutting-Edge Propulsion Technology

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(IN SHORT) Viking® and Fincantieri have announced the Viking Libra, the world’s first hydrogen-powered cruise ship, set for delivery in late 2026. The ship, built at Fincantieri’s Ancona yard, features a hybrid propulsion system combining liquefied hydrogen and fuel cell technology from Isotta Fraschini Motori, offering up to six megawatts of power and zero emissions…. Read the full press release

Silversea Cruises’ ‘Project Evolution’ to be First Cruise Ship to Use Fuel Cells to Provide 100% of Power While at Port

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MIAMI, FL, 2021-Oct-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The cruise industry’s first hybrid powered ship is set to debut summer 2023 as part of Royal Caribbean Group’s (NYSE: RCL) ultra-luxury brand Silversea Cruises. The new class of ships, known as ‘Project Evolution,’ will operate using a trio of power sources including a fuel cell system,… Read the full press release