TIM eMagazine Volume 3 Issue 10 | Page 17

TIM eMagazine Vol.3 Issue 10 2. World’s First LNG Powered Cruise Ship AIDAnova, the world’s first cruise ship that can be powered by low-emission liquefied natural gas (LNG) both at sea and in port, was launched this year. Two further AIDA ships of this new generation will be built by 2023 – also at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg. The ship features a wellness area of around 3,500 square meters, an out- door gym, a Penthouse Suite which extends over two decks, single staterooms, 17 restaurants and 23 bars. 3. World’s First LNGC with Full Re-Liquefaction System Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering launched the world’s first LNG carriers using a full re-liquefaction system that completely re-liquefies the evaporative gas generated from LNG carriers. The natural gas re-liquefaction system is a technology that re-liquifies natural gas which naturally vaporizes in the cargo hold during the operation of the LNG carrier and puts it back into the cargo hold. 17