Finland's finest to cruise the Caribbean

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Royal Carribbean Cruise Line has launched the 'Grandeur of the Seas' cruise ship constructed by Kvaerner Masa at its Helsinki, Finland, yard. The $300-million boat, which has a capacity for 2,400 passengers, is the latest Vision Class ship for the leisure cruises operator. The Vision Class vessel incorporates 11 passenger decks and several public rooms, such as the spacious Great Gatsby dining hall. Powered by four 12V48/60 MAN B&W main engines and two Kamewa propellers, the ship can attain a cruising speed of 22 knots.

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., RCL

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The need for speed

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Issues concerning the development of faster cruise ships are discussed. The design of Royal Olympic Voyager and its sister ship by Blohm and Voss is examined, and the commercial imperatives for greater speeds which allow more destinations, are explored.

Innovations, Ocean travel, Product information, Growth, Blohm und Voss AG, Shipbuilding

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Zuiderdam launches HAL's smokeless era

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On 12/14/02, Holland America Line launched its ship the Zuiderdam, a Vista-Class ship on its first cruise from Fort Lauderdale, FL. The ship was built by Fincantieri. The article includes discussion of the design and features of the ship.

Italy, Contracts & orders received, Facilities & equipment, Services information, Ship Building and Repairing, Shipbuilding & Repair, Contracts & orders let, Services, Contracts, Contract agreement, Company services, Shipbuilding industry, Fincantieri - Cantieri Navali Italiani S.p.A., Holland America Line Inc.

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