Cruise ship propulsion poised for step change

Article Abstract:

Shipbuilders noted that the next-generation of cruise ships may incorporate both gas turbine propulsion and azimuth thruster electric drive systems. Gas turbines offer easy maintenance and space-saving features while azimuth thruster drive systems offer greater fuel efficiency. Presently, however, the shipbuilders stated that the urge to design cruise ships incorporating both innovations remains weak. Nonetheless, they were confident that these technologies will soon be used in cruise ships in the near future.

Turbines and turbine generator sets, Turbine and Turbine Generator Set Units Manufacturing, Gas Marine Turbines, Usage, Innovations, Marine gas-turbines, Marine gas turbines, Ship propulsion, Marine propulsion systems

---

Cruise ship caters to British market

Article Abstract:

P and O Cruises Ltd. began serving the UK cruise market in the Apr. 1995 following the launching of its Oriana cruise ship. The one-class ship offers cruise services from the Port of Southampton to locations in the Mediterranean, Atlantic, northern Europe and the Caribbean. It can carry 1,975 passengers and has a wide range of facilities. These include shopping areas, two restaurants, a tea lounge, several bars, a theater, a casino, an arcade, a health spa and three outdoor swimming pools.

Ship Building and Repairing, Cruisers, United Kingdom, Services, Transportation, P&O Cruises, Cruisers (Warships)

---

Commitment expands cruise ship fleet

Article Abstract:

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCCL) will launch the first cruise ship commissioned under its Project Vision fleet expansion program on May 16, 1995. Christened the Legend of the Seas, the new cruise ship has a total displacement of 70,950 gross tons and can carry 2060 passengers and 740 crew members. It was build by Chantiers de l'Atlantique and features five Wartsila Vasa 12V46 diesel-electric engines and state-of-the-art navigation and communications equipment.

Equipment and supplies, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.

Similar abstracts:

• Abstracts: Revolutionary propulsion system for Super Eco-Ship. Relume expands Arabian Gulf services
• Abstracts: A new eEuropean propulsion platformE. AC drives in marine service
• Abstracts: Welfare needs changing. Smaller ships get VDRs
• Abstracts: CLT propeller on capesize bulker. Bulker stresses raise concerns. Study develops bulker safety techniques
• Abstracts: New applications found for old technique. Specialization provides the answer. Stepping into the future

This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.