Hospitality management company, Smart Group, has announced the arrival of Oceandiva London into the capital.
Oceandiva London is now berthed in the Royal Docks where it will complete a £1.8m fit-out, programme of testing, and regulatory approvals.
The vessel represents an investment of over £25m and is expected to add over £77m to the London economy over the next five years, generating 46,400 days of work for local residents.
A sustainable events space
Oceandiva London aims to become the most sustainably advanced, carbon neutral ship on the River Thames, set to “revolutionise” London’s hospitality sector.
It is the first passenger vessel to receive a Platinum Label Green Award granted by The Green Award, a voluntary quality assessment certification scheme that inspects and certifies ships.
Capable of 100% sustainable operation through its propulsion system and energy strategy, Oceandiva London also utilises charging shore-based renewable energy, and a back-up biofuel generator.
Pru Ashby, head of sustainability, London and Partners, said: “Oceandiva London is a fantastic reflection of London’s ability to innovate and commitment to sustainability and is hugely important to us as a city that is aiming to reach net zero by 2030.”
Next steps
Smart Group is set to launch a pilot programme of events, which aims to support its consultation and development of new plans.
As part of its commitment to sustainability and social responsibility, Smart Group will also launch a new corporate social responsibility programme.
Chloe Jackson, managing director, Smart Group, commented: “Our commitment to consultation with the communities in which we will operate is a top priority, and we are excited to work together to create a project that benefits London and everyone in the community.”
The vessel will be in full service from June 2023.
