The cruise industry is experiencing a major boom as a potential segment of the travel industry. With the growth in the demand of cruise vessels for sale, the ship designers and marine engineers are putting some zealous effort in designing the ships according to the latest standards.
Of course, the change cannot be noticed overnight. But if you trace the history of the cruise vessel, you are sure to be stunned at its transformation.
For instance, some of the latest cruise ships feature an inverted bow and the X bow. These help to reduce the loss of speed in waves. Further, these also create more fuel efficiency by reducing emissions.
Here are Some Aspects that Drive Innovation :
Sustainability
The focus on sustainability is one of the main impactful elements on ship designing. And environment consciousness is one of the major driving factors for the ship designers.
For instance, low pollutant liquefied natural gas or (LNG) is adopted in developing cruise vessels for sale.
LNG cuts the emissions of CO2 or carbon dioxide by 25%. Also, it has 85% less nitrogen oxide, no sulphur, and 99% fewer particulates than the current fuels.
Luxury
Cruise vessels are renowned for their luxurious facilities and future designs will enhance these even more. Various companies are planning to adopt cutting-edge computer modelling tools and virtual reality. These will allow the team to easily visualize new features and project the ship design accordingly.
For example, one of the major luxury accommodations will be the rooms with a view.
With a keen attention to details and creative spirit, the designers are trying their hands on such ultra-luxury ship design.
Onboard Experience
Onboard facilities like passenger dining, too, will face a change. The main dining room is transforming, and may even disappear from the ship. On the other hand, the buffet is gradually occupying its place.
Retro futuristic furniture is also a new inclusion to entertain the modern customers with old vibes.
Also, theatre and lecture halls arranging movies or stand up comedies are replacing the classic entertainment option such as casinos.
Branded Experience
Nowadays people prefer to identify with a branded experience as contrasted with a branded ship.
An example will offer a better understanding:
ELLE Fashion Week Cruise – Here top fashion models and designers from around the world come and exhibit their latest creations every year in an event sponsored by ELLE magazine.
Is this going to be the hottest future trend? Time will tell.
Customized Design
In the current scenario, it’s not possible for all the employees to completely escape the work demand during the entire span of a cruise journey. That’s why various companies are including a functional work environment.
Pull out desk space, rolling office chairs, projection screens are a few such elements required to provide the convenience of an on-demand workspace to the travellers.
Conclusion
Advanced technology is gradually opening the horizon of new possibilities. Innovation is taking place in the industry as never before. And there’s plenty more to look forward to in the coming future.
To learn more about the innovative designs in cruise vessels for sale or invest in one, you may contact Norwegian Ship Sales, AS. It is a leading brokering company in the contemporary shipping market. Call +47 6754 1925 / +47 9177 6183 or drop a mail at o.jebsen@norshipsale.no or info@norshipsale.no.
