Engineering:Silver Nova
 Silver Nova at Meyer Werft
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| Name: | Silver Nova |
| Operator: | Silversea Cruises |
| Port of registry: |
Nassau,  Bahamas |
| Builder: | Meyer Werft |
| Launched: | 28 April 2023 |
| Christened: | 4 January 2024 by Nina Compton |
| Maiden voyage: | 14 August 2023 |
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| Status: | In service |
| General characteristics | |
| Type: | Cruise ship |
| Length: | 244.2 m (801 ft 2 in) |
| Beam: | 29.6 m (97 ft 1 in) |
| Decks: | 9 total |
| Speed: | 19 knots (35 km/h; 22 mph) |
| Capacity: | 728 passengers |
| Crew: | 556 |
Silver Nova is a luxury cruise ship, and the 12th ship in Silversea cruise fleet completed in 2023. It is the first ship in the new Evolution class, and designed with the intent of environmentally friendly cruising. It is the first hybrid luxury cruise ship, powered by a combination of liquefied natural gas (LNG), fuel cell system and batteries, enabling it to be emissions free at port.[1] The ship was built at a Meyer Werft in Germany, featuring a unique asymmetrical design.[2]
Design and construction
The Silver Nova was ordered in October 2018 from the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany, under the name Project Evolution, the first of two ships. It was part of a new ship order under Royal Caribbean, who had acquired a two-thirds stake in the company from Manfredi Lefebvre D’Ovidio earlier in the year.[3] The final ship design dimensions came to a gross tonnage: 54,700, length of 243 meters and 30 meters wide.
The ship features hybrid technology that enables the ship to achieve a 40% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, and is projected to achieve an Energy Efficiency Design Index rating approximately 25% better than applicable International Maritime Organization requirements.[4] The Silver Nova is designed to operate emission-free in ports, with 4-megawatt fuel cell system as well as batteries.[5] The fuel cells and batteries are designed to supply enough electricity in port to power the hotel operations when the ship is not using shore power.[6]
The public space layout and design was primarily completed by notable cruise ship designers Wilson Butler Architects of Boston and GEM of Genoa.[7] The layout features a unique asymmetrical design, offsetting the engine casing, and allowing for wider connected views to the ocean on the open decks and in public venues.[2] The final ship design has accommodations for 728 passengers in 364 suites and has a crew of 556.
Construction on Silver Nova began in 2021, with the traditional steel cutting ceremony on November 18 in Papenburg at the Meyer Werft shipyard.[8] The ship was floated out on April 28, 2023, and transited the Ems river for final fit out at Eemshaven, Netherlands, on 5 June.[9][10][11][12][13] In the same month, she wraps up for her sea trials.[14]
Service history
The Silver Nova was delivered to Silversea cruises on July 20, 2023, at the 12th ship in the Silversea fleet.[15] A preview press cruise was held beginning in Trieste, Italy, with the official maiden voyage schedule for August 14, 2023.[16][17] [18] [19] The ship was officially christened in Ft Lauderdale, Florida on January 4, 2024, by godmother Chef Nina Compton.[20] The christening was conducted in the Venetian Lounge, and began with the Royal Caribbean Group tradition of bagpipes, along with Broadway actress/singer Rachel York performed the national anthem. The event also coincided with Silversea's 30th Anniversary.[21]
References
- ↑ "Meyer Werft Delivers Silver Nova to Silversea Cruises". 2023-07-21. https://www.marinelink.com/news/meyer-werft-delivers-silver-nova-506717.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Silversea's Reveals Details of Silver Nova's Asymmetrical Design". https://www.silversea.com/about-silversea/press-releases/2022/april/silversea-silver-nova-set-to-introduce-all-new-outdoor-venues.html.
- ↑ "Silversea Cruises eyes expansion with order of three new ships". https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/cruises/2018/10/08/silversea-cruises-orders-three-new-ships/1563658002/.
- ↑ "Silversea's new class of ships to use hybrid power system". https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Silversea-plans-Project-Evolution-ships.
- ↑ Staff, LNG Prime (2023-07-21). "Meyer Werft delivers first LNG-powered ship to Silversea". https://lngprime.com/europe/meyer-werft-delivers-first-lng-powered-ship-to-silversea/86756/.
- ↑ "Innovative Silver Nova Cruise Ship Reaches the Sea" (in en). https://maritime-executive.com/article/innovative-silver-nova-cruise-ship-reaches-the-sea.
- ↑ "Suite Innovation on Silver Nova". 2022-02-21. https://discover.silversea.com/ships/silver-nova/suites-design-architecture/.
- ↑ "Start of construction for Silver Nova". Meyer Werft. https://www.meyerwerft.de/en/press/press_detail/press_detail_7040.jsp.
- ↑ "Innovative Silver Nova Cruise Ship Reaches the Sea". 2023-06-09. https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/innovative-silver-nova-cruise-ship-reaches-the-sea. Retrieved 2023-09-28.
- ↑ "Royal Caribbean Group's Executives Enjoy A Preview of Silver Nova". https://www.silversea.com/about-silversea/press-releases/2023/july/royal-caribbean-group-executives-enjoy-sneak-preview-silver-nova.html.
- ↑ "Meyer Werft Papenburg: Überführung von Silver Nova – der Termin | NOZ". https://www.noz.de/lokales/papenburg/artikel/meyer-werft-papenburg-ueberfuehrung-von-silver-nova-der-termin-44826999.
- ↑ "Silver Nova verlässt Werft". https://www.silversea.com/de/uber-silversea/pressemitteilungen/2023/may/silver-nova-verlasst-werft.html.
- ↑ "Kreuzfahrtschiff „Silver Nova“ kommt auf der Nordsee an". June 6, 2023. https://www.merkur.de/welt/kreuzfahrtschiff-silver-nova-kommt-auf-der-nordsee-an-zr-92324358.html.
- ↑ https://www.offshore-energy.biz/lng-powered-silver-nova-wraps-up-sea-trials/
- ↑ "MEYER WERFT hands over Silver Nova". https://www.meyerwerft.de/en/press/press_detail/meyer_werft_hands_over_silver_nova.jsp.
- ↑ "Silversea's Silver Nova Departs On Her Maiden Voyage" (in en). https://www.silversea.com/about-silversea/press-releases/2023/august/silversea-silver-nova-departs-maiden-voyage.html.
- ↑ "Silversea’s Silver Nova departs on its first voyage" (in en-GB). https://www.cruiseandferry.net/articles/silverseas-silver-nova-departs-on-its-first-voyage-1.
- ↑ "MEYER WERFT hands over Silver Nova". https://www.meyerwerft.de/en/press/press_detail/meyer_werft_hands_over_silver_nova.jsp.
- ↑ Habibic, Ajsa (2023-08-16). "LNG-powered Silver Nova embarks on maiden voyage through Adriatic" (in en-US). https://www.offshore-energy.biz/lng-powered-silver-nova-embarks-on-maiden-voyage-through-adriatic/.
- ↑ "Silver Nova named by Chef Nina Compton at Fort Lauderdale festivities" (in en). 2024-01-05. https://www.seatrade-cruise.com/news/silver-nova-named-chef-nina-compton-fort-lauderdale-festivities.
- ↑ "Silversea Officially Names Silver Nova" (in en). https://www.silversea.com/about-silversea/press-releases/2024/january/silversea-officially-names-silver-nova.html.
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