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Meyer Werft’s concept reflects the industry’s strategic response to increasing regulatory and societal pressure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Currently, a significant portion of the cruise fleet continues to use fuel oil and liquefied natural gas, with significant CO₂ emissions both in operation and while docked in ports.
According to the submitted data, the vessel will have a length of about 275 meters and a gross tonnage of about 82,000 tons. The project envisages accommodation for up to 1,856 passengers, which corresponds to the parameters of medium class vessels in the cruise segment. The key element of the concept is the energy system, the development of which has been entrusted to the Norwegian company Corvus Energy, specializing in marine battery technology solutions.
According to preliminary estimates by the developers, the use of an all-electric propulsion system will reduce carbon dioxide emissions by up to 95% compared to traditional ships. At the same time, the specific technical characteristics, including the capacity of battery systems and the range of autonomous navigation, are not disclosed at this stage. The company emphasizes that the concept is based on already tested technological solutions with subsequent scaling up.
The operating model assumes that the vessel will be used mainly on European routes with developed port infrastructure. It is expected that by 2030, about 100 ports in Europe will be equipped with the necessary capacity to provide fast onshore recharging.
In addition, a hybrid configuration with auxiliary generators is being considered. This approach will allow to expand the geography of operation, including long-haul flights, including transatlantic flights.
Given the current timeframe and provided that orders are placed in a timely manner, the first vessel could be commissioned by 2031. Given Meyer Werft’s experience in building large cruise liners, Project Vision is assessed as technologically feasible and potentially significant for the transformation of the industry towards sustainable development.
