The world’s largest cruise ship has set sail from Miami, Florida, on its maiden voyage, but there are concerns about the vessel’s methane emissions. The 365m-long (1,197 ft) Icon of the Seas has 20 decks and can house a maximum of 7,600 passengers. It is owned by Royal Caribbean Group. The vessel is going on a seven-day island-hopping voyage in the Caribbean. Environmentalists have warned the liquefied natural gas-powered ship will leak harmful methane into the air.
The world’s largest cruise ship — the size of almost four city blocks – began its maiden voyage from the Port of Miami on Saturday. The ship includes waterslides, swimming pools, an ice skating rink and more than 40 restaurants, bars and lounges.
The world’s largest cruise ship Icon of the Seas has set sail from Miami on its maiden voyage. However, environmental groups are concerned about the vessel’s methane emissions.
The world’s largest cruise ship Icon of the Seas has set sail from Miami on its maiden voyage. However, environmental groups are concerned about the vessel’s methane emissions. pic.twitter.com/Tf3tC8mBuk
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- As world’s largest cruise ship begins maiden voyage from Miami, environmental groups are concerned that liquefied natural gas-powered vessel – and other giant cruise liners to follow – will leak harmful methane into atmosphere – TRT World
