* Underneath the Ship (there’s money to be made)
Most cruisers really don’t think about their cruise ship being a collection of parts, each made by very specialized manufacturers. About the only time they hear about those manufacturers is in news stories when a piece of the equipment breaks and is causing problems for the ship.
But ABB is reporting a record year of their Azipod sales. More
* Other Things You’ll Want to Know
CND subscribers also read about it being warm inside (more) ... and the pool party being delayed (more).
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Monday, December 9, 2013
ABB Records Record Year of Azipod Sales
ABB has had a record year of sales of their Azipod propulsion systems for cruise ships. The company is closing the 2013 year with sales of Azipod systems for six cruise ships to be delivered through 2016 totaling $180 million.
The Azipod propulsion system is an electric propulsion unit, which is housed in a submerged pod underneath the ship's hull. The pod contains a variable-speed electric motor which drives a fixed-pitch propeller, and can be rotated to provide propulsion thrust freely in any direction. The Azipod propulsion system eliminates the need for rudders, stern thrusters or a long shaft lines inside the ship’s hull.
The two Azipod units shown here in a dry dock are affixed to the underside of a ship's hull and would normally be under the water.
Photos courtesy of ABB. May not be copied or used without permission. All rights reserved.
The Azipod propulsion system is an electric propulsion unit, which is housed in a submerged pod underneath the ship's hull. The pod contains a variable-speed electric motor which drives a fixed-pitch propeller, and can be rotated to provide propulsion thrust freely in any direction. The Azipod propulsion system eliminates the need for rudders, stern thrusters or a long shaft lines inside the ship’s hull.
The two Azipod units shown here in a dry dock are affixed to the underside of a ship's hull and would normally be under the water.
Photos courtesy of ABB. May not be copied or used without permission. All rights reserved.
The Pool Party Will Be Delayed
Carnival Pride turned around at Baltimore yesterday (December 8, 2013) and passengers had a somewhat unusual sight on a Carnival ship - several inches of snow on the deck. Needless to say, the sailaway party moved indoors.
Photos courtesy of Carnival Cruise Lines. May not be copied or used without permission. All rights reserved.
Photos courtesy of Carnival Cruise Lines. May not be copied or used without permission. All rights reserved.
Construction Progress Continues on Quantum of the Seas
Meyer Werft's covered building dock allows construction to continue on Royal Caribbean's Quantum of the Seas throughout the German winter. This photo was taken of the ship's hull this morning (December 9, 2013) showing the continued progress.
Photo courtesy of Meyer Werft. All rights reserved.
Photo courtesy of Meyer Werft. All rights reserved.
Friday, December 6, 2013
Cruise News Daily Headlines for December 6, 2013
* Mondavi Expands Partnerships to Norwegian
Napa Valley winemaker Michael Mondavi and family have expanded their cruise line partnerships to Norwegian Cruise Line. The programs will be visible first on Norwegian Getaway in January and then expand to the rest of the fleet throughout 2014.
* That’s a Stretch
MSC tells us they aren’t ready to confirm the story yet, but European trade papers have been carrying rumors that MSC will stretch several of their smaller ships, beginning with MSC Lirica next year.
The complete articles appeared in the e-mail edition of Cruise News Daily delivered to our subscribers.
Napa Valley winemaker Michael Mondavi and family have expanded their cruise line partnerships to Norwegian Cruise Line. The programs will be visible first on Norwegian Getaway in January and then expand to the rest of the fleet throughout 2014.
* That’s a Stretch
MSC tells us they aren’t ready to confirm the story yet, but European trade papers have been carrying rumors that MSC will stretch several of their smaller ships, beginning with MSC Lirica next year.
The complete articles appeared in the e-mail edition of Cruise News Daily delivered to our subscribers.
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