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flag Viking Libra, the world’s first hydrogen-powered cruise ship, is set for delivery in November 2026, using hydrogen and fuel cells for zero-emission travel.

flag Viking has floated out the Viking Libra, the world’s first hydrogen-powered cruise ship, marking a major milestone in sustainable shipping. flag Set for delivery in November 2026, the 54,300-gross-ton vessel will use a hybrid system of liquefied hydrogen and fuel cells to achieve zero-emission operations, enabling access to environmentally sensitive ports. flag Developed by Fincantieri and powered by a six-megawatt fuel cell system from Isotta Fraschini, the ship features containerized hydrogen storage to address bunkering challenges. flag It will begin sailing Mediterranean and Northern European routes, with a follow-up hydrogen-powered vessel, Viking Astrea, scheduled for delivery in 2027. flag The project represents a significant step toward scaling hydrogen technology in commercial cruise shipping.

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