Fincantieri: the Viking Astrea cruise ship launched in Ancona

A gross tonnage of approximately 54,300 tons, a length of 239 meters, a capacity to accommodate up to 998 passengers in 499 cabins and a propulsion system based partly on the use of liquid hydrogen and fuel cells. These are some features of Viking Astrea, the new cruise ship under construction for the Viking shipping company: the launching ceremony took place at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona.

The unit, recalls Fincantieri, "represents a further step in the development of innovative technological solutions for an increasingly sustainable cruise industry.

The ceremony was attended by Gilberto Tobaldi, director of the Fincantieri plant in Ancona, and Ghislain Lemarie, vice president Ship Development and Construction of Viking.

Godmother of the ceremony was Francesca Baldinelli, who works in the Production Control area of the Ancona plant. The project "was developed with particular attention to environmental aspects and will allow the ship to operate with zero emissions, making it possible to access particularly sensitive marine areas from an environmental point of view".

"The collaboration between Fincantieri and Viking, started in 2012, has developed over the years into a solid industrial partnership in the cruise sector, through the creation of numerous projects and ships. - the company points out - The launch of Viking Astrea represents a further stage in this journey and confirms the value of a collaboration that combines Fincantieri's expertise in shipbuilding with Viking's commitment to the development of innovative solutions for increasingly sustainable cruises".