Storylines Residential Ships & Brodosplit shipyard sign contract for GBP 1.5bn residential ship
Storylines Residential Ships and the Croatia based Brodosplit Shipyard have signed a cruise ship-building contract to build the "world’s first eco-friendly Residential Ship" worth GBP 1.5 billion, the Miami-based company has stated in a press release.
The 232.5 metre Ship, dubbed MV Narrative, will have room for 547 residences and be the first of its kind to be powered by LNG propulsion. The ship is beleived to be delivered in 2025.
The vessel will offer residents 20 dining and bar venues, as well as a number of pools. The waterfront marina (aft, lower level) includes access to personal watercraft, a bowling alley, a hydroponic garden farm and an open-air fitness area with racquet sports, a yoga sun deck and a running track. A 10,000-square-foot wellness center will also be located onboard. Once finished, it will be the largest of its kind at sea with designated spa and gym rooms and its own anti-aging clinic.
The ship will also convert its waste into energy to lessen its environmental footprint. The solar-powered hydroponic garden will also help keep fresh food accessible without consuming excess resources. These will be available through a zero-waste farmer’s market will be where everything for sale is either compostable or recyclable.
MV Narrative is the brainchild of Storylines founders Shannon Lee and Alister Punton. Their goal is to “give global travelers the ability to live out their passion for exploration while still maintaining work, family and home life,” according to a statement. “We are pleased to be building this innovative ship with Storylines,” said Tomislav Debeljak, president of Brodosplit’s board. “There are many new green technologies and ship systems we are pioneering, which makes this a very exciting project for us.”
The residences will range from $1 million to $8 million, with a limited number of 24-year leases available starting at $647,000.
Media Source: Robb Report