Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) Cruises announced that the newly constructed cruise ship “Asuka III” has left the shipyard in preparation for trial operations.
On March 2, local time, it is scheduled to pass Dock Lock in Papenburg, Germany, at 5:30 a.m., Friesen Bridge in Weener at 9:00 a.m., and Jan Berghaus Bridge in Leer at 10:40 a.m., arriving at Ems Barrier at 11:50 a.m. It will then pass Ems Barrier at 2:30 p.m. and Emden at 4:30 p.m., eventually reaching the port of Eemshaven, Netherlands, by evening.
The navigational distance is 32 kilometers, during which it will be towed backward by two tugboats. It will remain moored at Eemshaven until the commencement of the trial operations. The trials will be conducted in the North Sea, and upon completion of the final equipment checks in Emden, Germany, the ship will be completed this spring and delivered, before setting sail for Japan.
“Asuka III” is the third cruise ship for NYK Cruises and will conduct cruises based out of Yokohama Port. The maiden voyage is scheduled for July 20, with 17 opening cruises announced. Reservations will be accepted from April 3.
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