TUI CRUISES: Prototype of the new InTUItion class successfully completes Sea Trial
The Mein Schiff Relax, the first ship of the new InTUItion class, built by Fincantieri in Monfalcone, Italy, has successfully completed the so-called Sea Trials.
This is not a given for a prototype with many technical innovations and a highly modern and innovative bridge.
The sea trials are designed to test the performance and especially maneuverability of the ship. In addition, there are many systems on board that can only be tested in their full functionality during a sea operation.
When performing numerous maneuvers such as the Williamson turn, the zigzag course or a 360-degree turning circle maneuver, the Mein Schiff Relax demonstrates its great maneuverability at top speed. The successful sea trial shows that the first ship in the Mein Schiff fleet to be equipped with two Azipods drives confidently and safely.
The new LNG drive will be tested separately on another test drive in a few weeks.
The Mein Schiff Relax will start its first official voyage on March 16, 2025 from Palma.
A few weeks later, on April 9, 2025, the new fleet member will be christened in Málaga.
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