China's First Home-grown Large Cruise Liner Undocks
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2023-06-06 HKT 18:30
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The first large cruise liner developed by China completed its undocking in Shanghai on Tuesday, marking its complete transition into the dock mooring debugging stage.
The Adora Magic City is expected to be delivered by the end of 2023.
To date, over 93 percent of its construction and over 85 percent of its interior work have been completed, according to China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
The cruise ship, measuring 323.6 metres in length and 37.2 metres in width with a gross tonnage of 135,500 tonnes, can accommodate more than 6,500 passengers.
It will have a luxury hotel, cinemas and a water park on board. (Xinhua)
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