Viking与Fincantieri集团近日公布了全球首艘零排放氢动力邮轮"维京天秤座号"（Viking Libra）的详细信息。

该船目前已在芬坎蒂尼集团安科纳造船厂开工建造，预计2026年底交付。

其姊妹船"维京天女座号"（Viking Astria）同样采用氢动力系统，计划于2027年交付。  

作为维京旗下获奖海洋邮轮舰队的新成员，"维京天秤座号"（Viking Libra）延续了小型邮轮定位（总吨位约54,300吨），设有499间客舱，可搭载998名乘客。

该船创新性地采用液化氢燃料电池混合推进系统，使其具备完全零排放运营能力，可驶入生态敏感海域。

这套由Fincantieri子公司Isotta Fraschini Motori研发的先进动力系统，最高可输出6兆瓦功率。  

"从设计伊始，我们的河轮与海轮就秉持节能理念。'维京天秤座号'与'维京天女座号'将实现更卓越的环保表现，"维京游轮董事会主席兼首席执行官托尔斯坦·哈根表示，"选择投资氢能技术是出于原则性考量——这是真正意义上的零排放解决方案。我们期待2026年迎来全球首艘氢动力邮轮加入舰队。"  

Fincantieri集团首席执行官皮耶罗贝托·福尔杰罗强调："这不仅将诞生全球首艘搭载储氢系统的邮轮，更是我们塑造可持续海运未来的郑重承诺。维京追加两艘新船订单的决定，既印证了双方牢固的合作伙伴关系，也彰显了对我们专业能力的信任。这份新订单标志着我们对可持续邮轮产业的共同愿景，我们将携手树立创新与责任造船的新标杆。"  

作为长期增长战略的一部分，维京游轮同日宣布与芬坎蒂尼签署两艘2031年交付的新船订单，并保留两艘2033年交付的选择权。

根据现有订单，该公司预计到2028年将新增26艘河轮，至2031年再添11艘海轮。

届时维京舰队规模将达110艘河轮（2028年）及23艘海轮/探险船（2031年），持续巩固其在体验式旅游领域的全球领导地位。  

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英文原文

Viking and Fincantieri announced details of the Viking Libra, the world’s first hydrogen-powered cruise ship, capable of operating with zero emissions. Already under construction at Fincantieri’s Ancona shipyard, the Viking Libra is scheduled for delivery in late 2026.

The Company’s subsequent ocean ship, the Viking Astrea, which is also currently under construction and scheduled for delivery in 2027, will also be hydrogen powered.

Classified as a small ship, as are all Viking ocean ships, the Viking Libra will have a gross tonnage of approximately 54,300 tons, with 499 staterooms that can host 998 guests. While the ship is considered a sister ship in Viking’s award-winning ocean fleet, she will have a propulsion system based partially on liquefied hydrogen and fuel cells.

This hybrid propulsion system will make her capable of navigating and operating with zero emissions, which would allow her to access even the most environmentally sensitive areas. Enabled by Isotta Fraschini Motori (IFM), Fincantieri’s subsidiary specializing in advanced fuel cell technology, the ship’s state-of-the-art propulsion system will be capable of producing up to six megawatts of power.

“From the outset, we have designed our river and ocean ships thoughtfully to reduce their fuel consumption, and we are very proud the Viking Libra and the Viking Astrea will be even more environmentally friendly,” said Torstein Hagen, Chairman and CEO of Viking. “Viking made the principled decision to invest in hydrogen, which offers a true zero-emission solution. We look forward to welcoming the world’s first hydrogen-powered cruise ship to our fleet in 2026.”

“With the Viking Libra, we are not only delivering the world’s first cruise ship powered by hydrogen stored on board, but we are also reinforcing our commitment to shaping the future of sustainable maritime transportation,” said Pierroberto Folgiero, CEO and Managing Director of Fincantieri.

“Furthermore, we are thrilled about Viking’s decision to expand its fleet with the order of two additional ships, which reaffirms the strength of our partnership, and the trust placed in our expertise. This new order is a testament to our shared vision for a more sustainable cruise industry, as together we continue to set new standards for innovation and responsible shipbuilding.”

Viking remains focused on its well-defined long-term growth plans and committed to its strategy, continuing to be a global leader in experiential travel. As part of the Company’s commitment to continue to grow capacity, Viking and Fincantieri also today announced that contracts have been signed for two additional ocean ships for delivery in 2031 and an option for two additional ocean ships for delivery in 2033.

Based on the committed orderbook, the Company expects to take delivery of 26 additional river ships by 2028 and 11 additional ocean ships by 2031. With these orders, Viking will have 110 river ships in 2028 and 23 ocean and expedition ships in 2031.

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