Italian design studio Lazzarini has unveiled plans for a fully electric cruise ship named “Pangeos” that could accommodate up to 60,000 people. The ship, which is shaped like a turtle, would be powered by solar panels, wave power generators, and batteries. If built, it would be the largest cruise ship in the world, with a length of 550 meters and a maximum width of 610 meters. The ship’s nine HTS electric motors would be powered by batteries and generate 12,356 kW each. The ship’s open hull design would include hotels, villas, apartments, parks, shopping centers, and a harbor for smaller ships and helicopter landing pads.
The ship’s energy would be generated by solar panels on the roof and wave generators, with large batteries serving as a backup. The designers claim that the ship would be emissions-free, but it is unclear whether the concept is technically feasible. The ship’s hull is divided into 30,000 cells that can be individually sealed in the event of a leak, making the ship unsinkable. The project is estimated to cost around $8 billion, and there is currently no dock large enough to build the ship. The designers suggest that Saudi Arabia could be a possible location for the construction of the ship, with a new dam needing to be built in the King Abdullah District near the King Abdullah Port on the Red Sea.
The “Pangeos” cruise ship concept is a bold and ambitious project that could revolutionize the cruise industry. The ship’s fully electric propulsion system and open hull design are innovative and environmentally friendly. However, the project faces significant technical and financial challenges, and it remains to be seen whether it will ever be built. The designers’ suggestion of building a new dock in Saudi Arabia is an interesting solution, but it would require significant investment and infrastructure development. Despite these challenges, the “Pangeos” concept is an exciting glimpse into the future of cruise ship design and technology.
