Meyer Werft Floats Out Japan’s First Cruise Ship Built After Over 3 Decades

ASUKA III, the newest cruise ship being built at Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany, left the covered building dock I (Hall 5), on Saturday, January 18, 2025.

The manoeuvre began at around 10:00 a.m., the ship was moved to the fitting-out pier in the shipyard harbour. Once at the pier, further work will be carried out on the ship, including the installation of its funnel.

ASUKA III is being built for NYK Cruises, a Japanese company. The cruise ship is being designed and outfitted to meet the specific needs of the Japanese market.

One of the special features of the ship is a spa area that includes a Japanese-style open-air bath. ASUKA III is also the first passenger ship to be built under the supervision of Japan’s flag state in almost 30 years.

The ship has a gross tonnage of 52,250 GT and is 230 meters (755 feet) long and 29.8 meters (98 feet) wide. It will be able to accommodate about 740 passengers and 470 crew members. ASUKA III is powered…

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