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Allure of the Seas. Big ships offer favourable
economies of scale as well as being attractive
destinations themselves.
That said, for the cruise market in general
there will be demand for the big, spectacular
vessels as well as more intimate ships. Cruise
ship owners tend to develop tailor-made
concepts based on the area of operation,
passenger profiles, age groups, and on board
experiences. As a result, there will probably be
a mix of different ship concepts going forward,
with the trend moving towards the large scale.
What is your most important cruise
project at the moment?
Obviously, the Allure of the Seas, which will
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be in service this year, is taking the cruise
experience to a new level. We are also
delivering a series of vessels to MSC
Cruises. Last summer we delivered the
MSC Splendida, which is the ninth vessel
our Saint-Nazaire yard has built for MSC
and the sister vessel of the MSC Fantasia,
delivered in 2008.
How has the industry coped with
tight financing and cruise ticket
prices at record lows?
Although some market fundamentals point
against ordering new ships, cruise liners
still report good capacity utilisation and
passenger growth, with immature markets
If you Want to Control Fuel Consumption it’s
Absolutely Necessary to Understand Math.
Measurement errors in a differential
measurement according to Gauss.
Single flow
meter
Idling Full load
System
Single flow
meter
System
0,1 % 2,2 % 0,1 % 0,4 %
0,3 % 6,2 % 0,3 % 1,0 %
0,5 % 10,3 % 0,5 % 1,8 %
1,0 % 20,5 % 1,0 % 3,6 %
3,0 % 61,0 % 3,0 % 10,8 %
The fuel consumption system accuracy
depends on the single flowmeter accuracy.
Seatrade Cruise Shipping, Miami
Booth No. C 2336
We are the specialists!
Fuel consumption measurement
of an engine is calculated as
differential measurement. The
KRAL system which measures
the difference between the supply
and return flow quantities indicates
the consumption of fuel.
Where one measured value is
calculated from several individual
measured values, the error of the
individual measurements is prop-
agated according to the Gaussian
error propagation law. This error
rises sharply even at a slight dete-
rioration of the precision of the
individual meters. Low precision
flowmeter are not suitable for fuel
consumption measurement.
The most precise displacement
meter in the world.
Some fuel consumption system
suppliers remain mute over the
precision of their flowmeters.
We recommend you to ask them.
With a measurement precision of
± 0,1%, KRAL Volumeter are the
right choice. Only KRAL Volumeter
guarantee a good system measurement
precision (see table left,
first row).
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www.kral-usa.com
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being among the areas of greatest growth
potential. The cruise industry is resilient
and rebounded quickly from such incidents
as 9/11 and SARS.
Does STX Europe have any plans to
scale back its operations?
At some of our yards, lay offs have been
necessary depending on ongoing activity.
At most of our yards, however, activity is
still high with an order backlog providing a
good foundation for capacity utilisation.
What has the impact been of the
entry of South Korean-based STX
Business Group on the company?
STX Business Group is an international,
industrial conglomerate with strong
positions in shipbuilding, shipping,
energy, equipment and construction. As
part of the STX Business Group, STX
Europe has a solid, industrial owner
which is focused on developing the
company further into its main business
areas of cruise and ferries, and offshore
and specialised vessels.
Through our shipyards in Korea and
China, the STX Business Group has
extensive shipbuilding experience and
together we share best practices and
learn from each other. In addition, with
the entry of STX, several areas of synergy
have been identified and taken
advantage of from sourcing and
production practices to marketing.
Where do you want STX Europe
to be in five years time?
STX Europe shall continue to develop
unique, breathtaking cruise concepts
together with leading cruise ship
operators and be at the forefront of the
offshore industry, developing vessels
for operation in harsh conditions such
as deep waters and arctic regions.
With a constant focus on
environmentally friendly solutions, STX
Europe will be the leading builder of
cruise and offshore vessels. ■
Profile
Sang-Ho Shin joined STX Europe in
September 2008 as chief operating
operator. In May 2009 he was
appointed president and CEO.
Shin began his career in the STX
Business Group when he joined STX
Corporation in 1980.