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vessel delivered in 2000 by the Spanish yard Astilleros Gondán in Figueras. This 117m long three-masted ship modelled on the legendary “Sea Cloud”, which was built about 80 years ago in Kiel, gives about 90 persons an unforgettable cruise experience. If there is occasionally no wind, the ship’s two MaK 8 M 20 diesel engines provide a speed of 14 knots – 2 knots more than the maximum possible speed with 24 sails set providing an overall 2,528 sq.m. of canvas. As regards passengers’ dreams, the German “dream ship” from the well-known TV series is in reality the “Deutschland”, which has been in service since 1998 for the Peter Deilmann shipping line in Neustadt. This fivestar 22,400 grt vessel takes up to 600 passengers on global cruises. Her four medium-speed MaK engines, two 8 M 32 and two 6 M 32 in a father and son plant, deliver a propulsion output of 12,300 kW for the world trips, with 8 Apart from the four 12 M 43C also two of those 8 M 43C will be installed two 9 M 20 engines guaranteeing the power supply at all times. Incidentally, the former main “stage” of the “dream ship” series, the cruise ship “Berlin”, built in 1981, was also fitted with a MaK propulsion plant, as were the “Crown Odyssey” of Royal Cruise Line, today in service for Star Cruises, “Hanseatic” of Hapag-Lloyd Cruises and “Costa Europa” of Costa Crociere (which used to be known as the “Westerdam” and “Homeric”) – and many more vessels besides. Caterpillar Marine Power Systems not only makes impressive cruise ships “seaworthy” but also provides propulsion on some remarkable passenger vessels cruising on European inland waterways. The “River Cloud” with its two MaK 6 M 20 engines has been taking passengers between the North Sea and Black Sea since 1996, while the “Viking Burgundy” and “Viking Seine”, each incorporating two Cat 3508 engines, have been carrying up to 150 persons on the Rhône and Saône rivers in France since 2000. These vessels were joined in 2005 by the “Viking Sun” plying the Rhine. Then there is a long list of mega yachts powered by various Cat marine engines. And it also worth noting that an impressive number of Cat and MaK engines ensure reliable propulsion and electricity generation on passenger ferries all over the world. It is generally a success story of which the company can be and is proud. All in all, the contract for the “Signature” class undoubtedly represents a great success for Caterpillar Marine Power Systems and all members of the Caterpillar team, including the Caterpillar dealer CGT (Italy) and Zeppelin/MaK Deutschland. Even more importantly, this order can be regarded as the basis for the further growth of Caterpillar Marine Power Systems in the international cruise ship market.
MaK M 43 C engines for the „AIDAdiva“ First engine quartet delivered to Meyer Werft Following the delivery of the first two MaK 9 M 43 C engines from Caterpillar Motorenwerk Rostock to Meyer Werft in Papenburg in April, a further two engines of this type were delivered to the German cruise ship specialist after passing their acceptance test in early June. All four engines of the propulsion plant for the “AID- Adiva”, the first of four new AIDA club ships planned, are thus at the yard. Keeping to an ambitious schedule, the impressive engine quartet has meanwhile been installed in the engine room of the “AIDAdiva” that is taking shape. The “Sphinx” project With this project, Caterpillar Marine Power Systems is taking another great step forward with its long-term strategy in the cruise ship segment. A year ago, Meyer Werft signed the contract for four MaK 9 M 43 C engines for installation in the next generation of AIDA cruise ships. It decided to cooperate with Caterpillar Marine after carrying out a detailed analysis of rival systems, with special attention being paid to a low sound level, high reliability and low pollutant emissions. In late summer 2005, AIDA Cruises – a subsidiary of Costa Crociere, itself owned by the market leader Carnival Corporation – decided to order a third vessel of the “Sphinx” class. On the occasion of its tenth anniversary on June 12th 2006, AIDA Cruises then placed an order for a fourth sister ship from Meyer Werft. Work on the first vessel began in October 2005, and the keel-laying ceremony was held in Papenburg on March 3rd 2006. The “AIDAdiva” is due for delivery on April 15th 2007 – after a construction time of 400 days. The other three ships are to follow in 2008, 2009 and 2010 respectively. Each newbuilding has a length of 252m and a beam of 32.2m and provides 1,025 cabins, accommodating a total of 2,050 passengers. The propulsion system comprises four MaK engines 9 M 43 C with an overall output of 36,000 kW, driving two single propel- lers via electric motors as well as two bow thrusters and two stern thrusters. The plant also generates the electricity for all other high-consumption systems on board, such as the airconditioning plant, hotel/restaurant facilities and the state-of-the-art wellness area. There is also, of course, adequate engine performance for the propulsion of the 68,500 gt newbuildings, which have a top speed of 21 knots. Tailor-made propulsion plant To ensure higher engine reliability, AIDA opted for a specially adapted design of the M 43 C. This offers as additional features: n n n n A slow turning device for reliable engine remote starting A connecting rod bearing temperature monitoring system to prevent the bearings seizing up Advanced resilient engine mounting to minimise engine vibrations and their transmission on to the hull and The DICARE monitoring system, permitting users to call up engine operating data at any time, even from shore For cruise ship operation, it is also very important that each of the MaK 9 M 43 C engines features the Flexible Camshaft Technology (FCT). This proven element of Caterpillar’s ACERTTM technology was developed to keep soot particle emissions over the entire load area AI DA-Newbuilding With its appearance and its concept the vessels of the “Sphinx” class will surely inspirit the international market of cruise vessels below the optical perception limit and reduce NOx emissions to well below the IMO limit values. Test passed These additional functions of MaK 9 M 43 C engines specially envisaged for AIDA Cruises were accordingly the focus of attention for customer acceptance. Representatives of AIDA Cruises, Meyer Werft, Germanischer Lloyd, Carnival Corporate Shipbuilding and the Caterpillar dealer Zeppelin/MaK Deutschland attended the two-day test run on the engine stand at Caterpillar Motoren Rostock. After two very busy days, all the necessary measurement results were finally available. All the participants approved the concluding report of the acceptance test for the MaK 9 M 43 C, which yielded extraordinarily positive results. The new vibration dampers proved to be very effective, the engines started even with very low available air pressure and the Flexible Camshaft Technology of MaK proved to be highly successful in reducing soot particle emissions. Delighted customers “Flawless, clean design with very good access to all main components,” was how Chris Joly, Principal Manager – 9
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