TIM eMagazine Vol.4 Issue 2
Cruise Ship Asuka
II to Undergo
Makeover in 2020
Cruise Ship
Asuka II
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suka II, operated by NYK Cruises Co. Ltd., will
undergo a 45-day makeover at the Sembcorp
Marine Admiralty Yard in Singapore from the
middle of January 2020. Asuka II is the nation’s
largest cruise ship flying the Japanese flag
(tonnage: 50,142 GT; capacity: 872 passengers).
Features to be added during the dry dock
include a large open-air bath, Western-style rooms featuring
traditional Japanese-style tatami-mat sleeping areas, and a reading
lounge where guests can enjoy a little quite time with books, smart
devices, and computers. Some restaurants will also be refurbished,
and a large high-resolution LED display will be placed in the
entrance hall. Wi-Fi will be accessible in all staterooms and the ship’s
public areas (with the exception of a few quiet zones), and video-
on-demand will be made available in each stateroom.
Additionally, an SOx scrubber* will be installed to address
tightening global environmental regulations.
The NYK Group will continue its efforts to further improve the
Asuka Cruise brand and sustain growth by offering its customers
high-quality, environment-friendly cruise experiences emphasizing
traditional Japanese hospitality, known as “omotenashi” in Japan.
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These upgrades are as of May 2019 and are subject to change.
*SOxscrubber
A system that effectively addresses the strengthened SOx (sulfur
oxides) fuel regulation that will soon enter into force. Scrubber
systems use seawater and chemicals to remove sulfur from ship
exhaust gases, effectively eliminating 86 percent of SOx emissions
Reading lounge
Restaurant
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Credit : nyk.com
Entrance hall
Open-air bath
Stateroom
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Credit : nyk.com
Credit : nyk.com
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