The ‘first’ passenger ship in 30 years to be constructed under the supervision of the Japanese flag and ‘the largest’ Japanese-flagged cruise ship ever made, the Asuka III, is nearing delivery as it gears up for river conveyance. Asuka III was constructed by German shipbuilder Meyer Werft for NYK Cruises, a subsidiary of Japan’s shipping … Continue reading Asuka III, Japan’s ‘biggest’ cruise ship ever, edges toward delivery