Fincantieri and TUI Cruises, a joint venture between TUI AG and Royal Caribbean Cruises, celebrated the launch of “Mein Schiff Flow” at the Monfalcone shipyard.
The vessel is the second of two next-generation InTUItion class cruise ships, designed for dual-fuel operation (Liquefied Natural Gas – LNG and Marine Gas Oil – MGO). A sister ship to “Mein Schiff Relax”, delivered in February, the new unit is scheduled to enter service in mid-2026.
Modernity and sustainability
The launching ceremony was attended Daniele Fanara, Senior Vice President New Building and After Sales of the Fincantieri Merchant Ships Division, by Cristiano Bazzara, Director of the Monfalcone shipyard, and Wybcke Meier, CEO of TUI Cruises.
With approximately 160,000 gross tons, “Mein Schiff Flow” is based on a first-in-class project developed by Fincantieri enhancing the modernity and sustainability characteristics that TUI Cruises, a company with one of the most advanced fleets from an ecological point of view, is known for.
Reduce operational consumption
The ship will be able to use LNG and is future-proof with the ability to utilise low-emission fuels
Featuring an innovative product configuration, the project will place energy efficiency at its core, aiming to reduce operational consumption and minimise environmental impact, in compliance with the latest regulations.
The ship will be able to use LNG and is future-proof with the ability to utilise low-emission fuels such as bio- or e-LNG, marking a significant step towards climate-neutral cruising.
Transforming organic materials
"Mein Schiff Flow" will feature catalytic converters meeting Euro 6 standards, a steam turbine, using the residual heat from the diesel generators, as well as an electrical shore-power connection. All this will ensure almost emission-free operations while in port (about 40% of operating time).
The unit will also be equipped with an innovative and highly efficient waste treatment system capable of transforming organic materials into recyclable components through a thermal process.
