LNG-powered Cruise Ferry Keel Laid

Press Release – Viking Line

Wednesday, March 07, 2012

Image credit Viking Line

Keel-laying at STX Finland Yard for Viking Lines New 'Viking Grace'

The RoRo cruise ferry M/S Viking Grace vaunted to be the most environmentally friendly large cruise ferry ever, will be fuelled by liquefied natural gas (LNG), and incorporates a host of environmentally friendly features in the design. Delivery is scheduled for early next year.

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