Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri will develop a hydrogen-powered cruise ship for Viking Cruises, which will use onboard hydrogen storage and PEM fuel cells.
Currently under construction at the Fincantieri Ancona shipyard in Italy, the vessel is scheduled for delivery in late 2026. Additionally, a subsequent ship will also be delivered for Viking at the shipyard a year later – also hydrogen-powered and dubbed the Viking Astrea.
Fincantieri’s subsidiary, Isotta Fraschini Motori (IFM), will provide fuel cell technology tailor-made for the ‘Viking Libra’ cruise ship, capable of delivering 6MW of power. The vessel will be able to load and store hydrogen directly onboard the ship via its containerised system.
With a gross tonnage of approximately 54,300 tonnes and a length of 239 metres, the Viking Libra will accommodate up to 998 guests in 499 staterooms.
