TUI Cruises has received the first of two LNG and MGO-powered cruise ships being built by Fincantieri, reports Marine Link.
LNG Operation
The InTUItion-class ship, with an approximate gross tonnage of 160,000, forms the backbone of TUI Cruises’ new fleet.
Named Mein Schiff Relax, this vessel is equipped with dual-fuel engines, enabling it to operate on LNG. Furthermore, the ship is designed to be future-proof, with the capability to utilize low-emission fuels such as bio- or e-LNG, marking a significant step towards climate-neutral cruising.
The ship incorporates several environmentally friendly features, including catalytic converters meeting Euro 6 standards, a generative turbine utilizing residual heat from diesel generators, and an electrical shore-power connection. These features ensure near-zero emissions while in port, which accounts for approximately 40% of the ship’s operating time.
The ship also features a highly efficient waste treatment system capable of transforming organic materials into recyclable components through a thermal process. Mein Schiff Relax has a sister ship currently under construction at Fincantieri, scheduled for delivery in mid-2026.
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Source: Marine Link
