Disney Cruise Line announces a significant milestone as construction started on its first out of three Triton-class LNG fueled vessels, says an article published in CruiseHive.
Traditional ceremony at the construction site
Disney held a ceremony in the shipyard in Papenburg, Germany, for Disney Wish, where the vessel will be built.
The traditional newly minted coin, which was placed underneath the keel, showed Captain Minnie, who made her debut aboard Disney Cruise Line ships in 2019 as part of a collection of initiatives aiming to inspire the next generation of female leaders in the maritime industry.
Thomas Mazloum, president of Disney Cruise Line says, “As we look to the future with anticipation and excitement for continuing our legacy of creating magical vacations for families across the globe, we are thrilled to reach this significant milestone in the ship building process and to unveil Captain Minnie as the beloved character on the bow of the Disney Wish,”
Disney plans on making a greener and efficient fuel
Disney Cruise Line plans on launching a total of three LNG-powered ships, making a dramatic move to greener and more efficient fuels. LNG is currently the cleanest maritime fuel available and one that has been in the limelight as the choice of fuel for Carnival Corporations Excellence class of ships.
Disney Wish
At approximately 144,000 gross tons and 1,250 guest staterooms, the ship will be slightly larger than the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy.
As the other Disney vessels are centered around a primary character portrayed as a statue within the atrium, the same will be for Disney Wish.
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Source: CruiseHive
