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First 100% battery-electric cruise ship revealed — at 90,000 tons with a capacity for 1,900 guests

Meyer Werft unveils Project Vision, the world’s first fully battery-electric cruise ship, with claims of up to 95% emission reductions.
Vision is designed to operate on battery power with Corvus Energy supplying the Vessel system for maritime use.
The ship aims to be in operation by 2031, recharging at major ports on European itineraries.
Vision could replace main engines, reducing engine noise and vibration onboard.
The vessel is pitched as an all-season, all-weather ship with an indoor area replacing the typical water park.
Meyer Werft states the design could reshape the cruise industry’s environmental footprint.
The vessel would be able to recharge at major ports along routes such as Barcelona to Civitavecchia.
The project aligns with broader concerns about cruise ship emissions and port air quality.
Vision is described as a potential model for industry-wide adoption of battery-electric tech.
The feature highlights Vision’s design focus on passenger comfort with quieter operation.
The article notes the broader industry context and criticism of cruise emissions.

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