Meyer begins construction on second LNG-powered ship for Costa Cruises

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Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland has begun construction on Costa Toscana, the second ship to be powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG), for Costa Cruises.

Costa Toscana is the second of two ships ordered by Costa Cruises, the Italian brand of leisure travel company Carnival Corporation.

The ships can be powered in port and at sea by LNG. The first ship, Costa Smeralda, is nearing completion and will enter service in October. Costa Toscana is expected to be delivered in 2021.

After the launch of the...

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