Azipods ordered for Viking Line cruise ferry newbuild

Electric rather than direct drive propulsion has been selected to accompany LNG engines on VIking Line's newbuild cruise ferry

Viking Line has opted for podded propulsion rather than a conventional shaftline arrangement for its new LNG cruise ferry under construction at Xiamen Shipbuilding Industry Co in China.

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