AIDAdiva

Aida Diva in Kiel

Societa di Crociere Mercurio S.r.l. (2004-2010)
Costa Crociere (since 2010)

Germanischer Lloyd

IMO no. 9334856

The Aida Diva is a cruise ship of Carnival Corporation & plc. It is used for driving under the specially focused on the German market corporate brand AIDA Cruises. It is operated under the Italian flag by Costa Crociere in Genoa.

It is the first of seven largely identical vessels of the "Sphinx " class. At the time of entry into the Aida Diva was the largest ship of AIDA Cruises. Typical of the brand paint with mouth, eyes and eyeliner was designed by the graphic artist Feliks Büttner already in 1996.

2.1 Energy Supply
2.2 Drive
2.3 bridge
2.4 Safety Equipment

3.1 cabins
3.2 onboard facilities

History

Construction and conversion

After the restructuring of the Group in the course of the merger of the American Carnival Corporation with the British P & O Princess Cruises to the AIDA brand belonged until then, looked at the newly established world leader in the European, mainly exploited but also the German market as far too little. In addition to the transmission from the British to the American group part, an extensive building program for AIDA Cruises was decided under the operational responsibility of the Italian subsidiary, Costa Crociere. In October 2004, the Meyer shipyard in Papenburg, therefore, was commissioned (Emsland ) with the initial construction on two new, much larger AIDA cruise ships. The " club ships " third generation should allow to 68,500 GT almost twice the number of cabins and to be delivered in April 2007 and April 2009.

With the cutting of the first steel plate began on 25 October 2005 under the project name AIDA SPHINX I of the construction of the yet unnamed cruise ship. The keel of the hull number S.659 was held in Papenburg on 3 March 2006. On this occasion, the final name was announced. While the traditional coin ceremony, the winner of the name contest put a coin under the first of a total of 55 building blocks. After about eleven months of construction took place on 28 September 2006, the first floating of the ship.

After functional tests and engine trials were successfully completed, the Aida Diva left on March 4, 2007, the covered building dock and was transferred to the outfitting quay, where it was expanded and eventually completed. The transfer of the vessel on the Ems Emden took place on 10 March 2007. Because since 1995 the first time held a final outfitting in Emden, the city celebrated the ship enters the port, with torches on the dike and a fireworks display. On 11 March 2007, the Aida Diva ran to a first test drive of the southern North Sea. On the evening of March 12, 2007 she passed the Big Sea in the port of Emden Emden and moored at Marinekai for finishing work. On 16 April 2007, the Aida Diva was handed over to the shipping company in Emden and left the same day the harbor in Hamburg, where she arrived two days later. The ship's crew was trained in the period of the transfer by the Ems to the baptism on board.

Baptism

As part of the " AIDA Days", which took place between 18 and 22 April 2007 the Aida Diva was baptized in the Port of Hamburg. On this occasion, the cruise line had the Berlin theater director Gert Hof commissioned to produce an approximately 45-minute light and laser show, with the naming ceremony should be accompanied. While the ship on the evening of April 20, 2007 crossed the Elbe, were shot on the line from the " Cruise Centre " in the Port City at the St. Pauli Landing Bridges flares in the colors of the brand over the ship. The fish auction halls Maria Galleski took, which was selected by the readers of a newspaper in Hamburg and christening ceremony before. According to the organizers, the celebrations were followed at the Elbe river of more than 300,000 people. On 30 April 2007, the Aida Diva started to her eleven-day maiden voyage from Hamburg to Palma de Mallorca.

Use

During the summer months the Aida Diva numerous ports in the Mediterranean region since 2010 runs at from different base ports (including Palma de Mallorca or Heraklion), the eastern Mediterranean. In the fall and winter season, she was up to the commissioning of the Aida Luna in the waters of the Canary Islands on the go. After that they started in the winter half year from a base port of Dubai, the Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain and Oman. In the winter months 2011/2012 and winter 2012/2013 Bangkok is its output port. After the 2013 season Mediterranean cruises are back from Dubai on the program.

Machinery, propulsion and operation and maintenance

The Aida Diva is equipped with a diesel-electric machinery, used in the four diesel generators as a power plant and supply the entire ship with electrical energy. All electrical systems, the propulsion system and the monitoring devices were designed and built by Siemens. To ensure maximum reliability, the machine and drive systems independent groups are technically and spatially in two divided and equipped with extensive monitoring equipment ( Ship Automation System " SISHIPCIS PAX ").

Energy supply

For the motors with which the main generators are driven, it is long-stroke, medium-speed 9-cylinder 4- stroke diesel engines of type Caterpillar MaK 9M43C with an output of 9,000 kW (approx. 12,140 hp). They can be operated with low-sulfur diesel or heavy fuel oil and produce under all operating conditions barely visible exhaust. Each engine is 10 feet long, 6 feet tall and weighs about 126 tons. In a machine utilization of 85 %, the Aida Diva consumes about 140 tons of fuel per day.

The four Siemens main generators produce an electrical power output of 12,000 kVA and power the entire ship via two 11 kV switchgear and eight distribution transformers ( power: 1000-3500 kVA) with electrical energy.

Drive

The Aida Diva is equipped with a conventionally constructed power plant. The two propeller motors are 3- phase synchronous machines of the type Siemens 1DM5650 - 8DS06 -Z, which transmit a power of 12,400 kW ( 16,900 hp approx ) via a shaft system on 5-blade fixed pitch propeller. Each propeller has a diameter of 5.2 meters and a weight of about 13.2 tons. With a maximum speed of 130 rpm, the ship has a maximum speed of 21 knots.

For maneuvering in ports and at low speeds, two transverse thrusters with a power of 2,300 kW ( 3,100 hp) and 1,500 kW (approx. 2,040 hp) are installed in the bow and stern. About a dynamic positioning, the ship is able to maintain a predetermined position accurately.

Bridge

For the navigation, control and monitor the operation of the ship Aida Diva is equipped with a so-called "integrated bridge system ". About the System " NACOS 65-5 " manufacturer SAM Electronics of all relevant information (eg radar, electronic charts, operating parameters of the machinery) are shown on high resolution color monitors.

Safety devices

The Aida Diva is divided into five fire zones. In the event of an evacuation, six tender boats, 14 lifeboats, two fast rescue boats ( " man -overboard " boats ) and four emergency chutes ( "Marine Evacuation System") ready. The tender boats are also used for landing when the ship is at anchor.

Cabins and onboard facilities

Cabins

The Aida Diva has a total of 1,025 passenger cabins of different categories, of which 666 are outside cabins (approx. 65%), most of which has a balcony. Among the outside cabins are 18 suites which are located in the front and rear areas of the decks 6-9. They provide an area 24-44 square meters and can accommodate up to four people. Eleven cabins are wheelchair accessible and offer extended over an area of up to 27.5 square feet of space for up to three people. In all cabins is called interactive TV ( " iTV " ) are available. This system allows information about itinerary, weather and retrieve messages. Additional fee, movies can be played.

Board facilities

The spatial, social and cultural center of the Aida Diva is the circular " Theatrium " ( word created from theater and atrium ) in the middle of the ship. A special feature are the visible from the outside large glass surfaces, which are written by a glass dome. With an area of over 3,000 square meters, it extends over three decks ( deck 9-11), which are interrupted in the region of the " Theatrium ". The " Theatrium " is used during the day for various events and is used in the evening as the main auditorium. It has a large stage system, which is equipped with the latest lighting and sound equipment.

In the area around the " Theatrium " are also most of the eleven bars and lounges. The " AIDA Bar " and the " AIDA Lounge" are generously glazed and are in the front area on Deck 10 has the star-shaped bar in the " AIDA Bar " is a length of over 65 meters. The discotheque " Anytime " is located in the rear part of the deck 12 The Aida Diva is the first ship of the company, which is equipped with a casino.

Access to the ship is usually done via the Tender doors on deck 3 is also located here, the hospital and the storage for diving equipment and bicycles. On the port side of the " Pier 3 bar " is housed, the tailgate can be folded flat roof similar to the outside. The ship's reception and public Internet access points located somewhat apart from the rest of onboard facilities on deck 5, where in the rear and the " Kids Club" is housed with private pool area.

Aboard the Aida Diva, there are a total of seven restaurants. Besides the two main restaurants ( "Market Restaurant " and "Wide World " ) there are two more ( "Bella Vista " and " Pizzeria Mare "), which are designed as a buffet restaurant. The "Market Restaurant " in the rear section of Deck 9 can accommodate approximately 500 guests. The focus of the theme restaurants "Wide World " on deck 10 is the international cuisine. In addition, there are also three specialty restaurants ( " Rossini ", " Buffalo Steak House" and " Sushi Bar ").

The wellness area of the Aida Diva on deck 12 comprises an area of about 2,300 square meters, at the time of commissioning of the largest wellness center on board a cruise ship. The "Wellness Oasis " has a jetted tub with a diameter of four meters and can be covered with a movable roof structure.

On the open decks with an area of 6,400 square meters, there are three swimming pools with a total capacity of about 100 cubic meters, and four hot tubs. In the front area of the sun deck, a separate nudist area is furnished with two Jacuzzis. At the rear of deck 14 is another jogging track and a sports deck with outdoor volleyball, basketball and squash court is located behind the chimney.

Trivia, Facts and Figures

The ship was " RP3 -50 % 100 A5 with freeboard 2,305 m Passenger Ship Cabins with IW ERS BWM -S P7D22 Environmental Passport MC AUT" classified by Germanischer Lloyd according to the Italian register and is registered with the home port of Genoa.
On the Aida Diva, there are loud Deck Plan of the shipping no Deck 13 (on " Deck 12 " follows " top 14")
The Aida Diva was awarded " Ship of the Year 2007" by HANSA International Maritime Journal. In 2008 she received the " ShipPax Award" in the category " Cruise Lounge " for the " Theatrium " and " Pier 3 Bar "
The Aida Diva can each hold up to 11,000 liters of red wine, white wine and beer in tanks of 1,000 liters, which are served on a special distribution
Each of the three anchor has a weight of 12.3 tons
On the whole ship paint was applied with a weight of about 200 tons
The " AIDA eye" has an area of about 150 square meters, the " eye shadow " a length of about 140 m. The " kissing lips " is about 16 m wide and 7 m high.
The glass walls on the outer sides of the " Theatrium " cover an area of 800 square meters
On the ship 27,500 m² carpet, 2,500 m² parquet, 4,500 m² PVC flooring and 4,100 m² tiles were laid
The total length of cable laid is about 1700 km, it has been used over 36,200 lighting fixtures

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