Asuka III leaves building dock at Meyer Werft. NYK’s New Cruise Ship Floated Out at Meyer Werft
The first new cruise ship built to sail under the Japanese flag in nearly 35 years was floated at the Papenburg, Germany shipyard of Meyer Werft. Named Asuka III, she is part of a wave of expansion for the Japanese cruise market.
The new NYK cruise ship left the building hall on Saturday, January 18, and is now alongside the fitting-out berth. Coming out of the hall, the 52,250 gross ton cruise ship paused so that its funnel could be placed aboard.
As is typical, the ship which is approximately 755 feet (230 meters) in length is also at maximum height in the hall and requires the additional clearance outside the hall for the funnel to be fitted.
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