CONSTRUCTION BEGINS ON NEW LYRA MEKONG 1 CRUISE SHIP – A PROJECT CONTINUING THE TRUST BETWEEN VISEC AND ITS PARTNERS

VISEC is pleased to announce the commencement for the construction of the K017-02 – Lyra Mekong 1  cruise ship, part of a group of high-end passenger ships designed by VISEC and with VMES as the general contractor for construction in 2026. This project marks a continuation of the sustainable cooperative relationship between VISEC and its partners in the tourism and inland waterway transport sector, based on years of trust and partnership.

The project participants include:

• VISEC – Design Unit

• VMES (part of the VISEC ecosystem) – General Contractor

• Shipowner: Pacific Mekong

• Operator: Victoria Hotel Management

• Construction Unit: X51 Shipyard

• Supervising Authority: Vietnam Register

The Lyra Mekong 1 vessel is intended for operation on the Mekong River tourism route, offering a comfortable, safe, and suitable accommodation experience for international tourists.

MAIN SPECIFICATIONS OF THE LYRA MEKONG 1

Basic Dimensions

• Maximum Length (Lmax): 79.50 m

• Length between masts (Lpp): 71.70 m

• Maximum Width (Bmax): 13.50 m

• Design Width (B): 13.20 m

• Side Height (D): 3.30 m

• Draft (d): 1.90 m

• Gross Tonnage (GT): 2,379 g

• Displacement: 1,467.5 tons

• Gross Deadweight: 183.83 tons

Capacity and Personnel Arrangement

• Crew: 7 people

• Service Staff: 39 people

• Maximum Passenger Capacity: 99 people

• Tour Guides: 2 people

• Total Rooms: 38 rooms

Propulsion System

• Main Engines: HYUNDAI 4V222CA – 2 units

• Power: 2 × 903 HP

• Rotation speed: 1800 rpm

The Lyra Mekong 1 project is a testament to customers' trust in the design and construction capabilities of the VISEC ecosystem. Throughout the cooperation process, VISEC and its partners have consistently maintained stable technical standards, efficient coordination processes, and a commitment to quality in every product.

VISEC will continue to work alongside ship owners and operators to provide optimal design and construction solutions, contributing to improving the quality of waterway tourism services in Vietnam.

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