Silversea: construction starts on Silver Nova
Silversea Cruises has announced the name of the first ship developed as part of its innovative newbuilding project known as Project Evolution, as well as the start of construction of Silver Nova at Meyer Werft in Papenburg.
Silversea and Meyer Werft executives marked the occasion with a traditional steel-cutting ceremony on Nov. 18. The revolutionary ship, scheduled for delivery in summer 2023, will be the first hybrid, luxury cruise ship with no local emissions in port.
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Silver Nova and future Nova-class ships are the latest examples of Silversea‘s efforts to offer travelers an ultra-luxurious experience while protecting the treasured destinations it visits and the communities it serves.
With its hybrid energy sources, Silver Nova is expected to operate with no local emissions in port, a first in the cruise industry, using fuel cells and batteries. Silver Nova will use liquefied natural gas (LNG) as its primary fuel. The new hybrid technology not only helps in port, but will also allow Silver Nova to achieve an overall 40 percent reduction in its greenhouse gas emissions per double suite compared to its previous class of ships (the Muse class).
“Our Nova-class ships represent a significant investment in unprecedented technological solutions. They support our mission to preserve the planet without compromising comfort or luxury,” says Roberto Martinoli, President and CEO of Silversea Cruises. “Silver Nova is a manifestation of Silversea and Royal Caribbean Group’s long-term commitment to sustainability.”
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“Sustainability is the future of luxury travel and the name Silver Nova is representative of Silversea’s incredible luxury innovation,” added Barbara Muckermann, Chief Commercial Officer. “Silversea is already a leader in environmentally friendly travel and now, with Silver Nova, we will go even further to meet the expectations of today’s and tomorrow’s luxury travelers.”
In line with the company’s commitment and progress towards zero-emission construction, Silver Nova is being built in Papenburg by Meyer Werft, one of the largest and most modern shipyards in the world.
“We are delighted to begin construction of this innovative ship and to continue our long-standing partnership with Royal Caribbean Group. This day is very special for us, as it is the first time a Silversea ship has been built in our shipyard, ” says Bernard Meyer, CEO of Meyer Werft.
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Sustainable features of Silver Nova and all future Nova class ships include an automated micro-gasification system, which reduces the volume of waste on board, resulting in reduced incineration emissions. In addition, the class of ship is expected to achieve an Energy Efficiency Index (EEDI) approximately 25 percent better than applicable International Maritime Organization (IMO) requirements. Shore power will allow the ship to shut down its main generators in selected ports and connect to shore power, thus reducing local emissions on board to zero. Overall, the ship’s innovative hydrodynamic design and optimized innovation technology will help reduce the ship’s impact on the environment.
Silver Nova will be one of the most spacious cruise ships, offering passengers an ultra-luxurious experience. This includes a space-to-guest ratio of 75 gross tons per passenger, the highest in Silversea‘s fleet, offering one of the most personalized services at sea with a crew-to-guest ratio of 1:1.3, as well as scheduled butler services for all suites. The ship will have a travel capacity of 728 guests and a gross tonnage of 54,700 tons.
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