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Here's a fast-forward clip depicting the construction process of the largest tourist ship in the UK at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany. This is the Iona, owned by P&O Cruises, measuring 345m in length, weighing 185,000 tons, and accommodating 5,200 passengers with an actual construction time of 2 years.
This is also one of the world's first tourist ships to operate on liquefied natural gas (LNG) instead of conventional fuel. The ship boasts 17 guest areas, 13 entertainment venues, 4 pools including an infinity pool, along with a gin distillery. The most striking feature of the Iona is the two-story SkyDome, housing a pool and convertible into a party venue at night.
A Glimpse into the Creation Process of the Arch:
As the world gradually brightens, the journey of the Iona ship is expected to commence from Northern Europe, then onto Spain, followed by Portugal, and continue to the Canary Islands.
The yacht industry brings in massive revenues worldwide, valued at up to $150 billion in 2018. However, prolonged pandemic conditions have frozen yacht operations earlier this year, especially as a series of outbreaks occurred onboard. According to the Financial Times, 19 new ships were supposed to be launched this year, but most have been postponed. For example, the launch of the Scarlet Lady ship by Virgin Voyages has been postponed twice. Meanwhile, some shipyards have permanently closed.According to CNN
