CHINA’S second domestically built large cruise ship, the Adora Flora City, is scheduled to undock Friday for the next phase of dockside mooring tests, according to the shipbuilder, China State Shipbuilding Corp. (CSSC). The ship, with sea trials planned for late May, is expected to be delivered by the end of 2026. With a gross tonnage of 141,900 tonnes, the vessel marks significant progress in China’s large cruise ship construction capability. Compared with the country’s first domestically built large cruise ship, the Adora Magic City, the new vessel features a series of design and construction upgrades. According to CSSC, the ship is 17.4 meters longer, and offers expanded public areas and enhanced onboard comfort.(SD News)