Meyer Werft delivers LNG-fuelled hybrid cruise ship “Silver Nova” to Silversea Cruises

Shipbuilder Meyer Werft on Friday (21 July) handed over its newest cruise ship, Silver Nova, to Silversea Cruises. 

Meyer Werft said before being handed over in Eemshaven, Silver Nova proved its seaworthiness during technical and nautical sea trials and has successfully completed extensive tests. 

The ship is 243 metres long, 30 metres wide and has space for 728 passengers.

“We are very pleased to deliver another ship with the Silver Nova that will set new standards on the way to climate-neutral cruising. With the propulsion system, a combination of LNG, fuel cell system and batteries, the ship has the best possible measures to reduce emissions,” Jan Meyer, Managing Director of Meyer Werft, said, in a statement.  

A fuel cell system will be used on board to supplement the LNG machines and will later be able to supply the entire hotel operation. Pollutant emissions during berthing times in port are thus completely avoided. 

“In addition, a battery system increases the overall efficiency of the ship by absorbing peak loads, thus significantly reducing fuel consumption. A newly developed Micro Auto Gasification System (MAGS) converts waste on board into thermal energy, further increasing the vessel’s efficiency,” the firm added. 

Photo credit: Meyer Werft
Published: 24 July, 2023