MS Radiance of the Seas
Radiance of the Seas at anchor off Hawaii
1x steam turbine ( Fincantieri 56B ) 7.660 kW
IMO no. 9195195
The Radiance of the Seas ( dt: rays of the seas, luminaire of the seas ) is the lead ship of a series of four Panamax cruise ships of the " Vantage " class, which will be operated by the U.S. shipping company Royal Caribbean International. The ship was built at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, and was at the time of delivery in March 2001, the largest ever built in Germany Passenger Ship and the first cruise ship of the company with turbo electric machinery. The Radiance of the Seas has been certified by Det Norske Veritas "1 A 1 ' Passenger Ship' ECO, RP, Clean Design " and measured with 90,090 GT. After initially entered in the Register of Shipping of Liberia, she flies the flag of the Bahamas since 2002.
- 2.1 Energy Supply
- 2.2 Drive and maneuvering
- 2.3 Water supply
- 2.4 Safety Equipment
- 3.1 cabins
- 3.2 onboard facilities
History
Construction and commissioning
With the signing of an agreement to build the first cruise ship of the " Vantage " class began on 28 April 1998, the collaboration between Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.. and the Meyer shipyard. Nearly two months later, the ship with the hull number 655 was placed on Kiel. On 15 June 2000, the Radiance of the Seas left the building dock and was completed at the outfitting of the yard. The Radiance of the Seas was the first ship, which was converted backwards over the Ems to Eemshaven. The transfer to the shipping company on 9 March 2001. Subsequently, the ship was transferred to Fort Lauderdale, where it on 6 April 2001 by Margot L. Pritzker ( wife of Thomas J. Pritzker, a member of the senior management of Royal Caribbean International ) was baptized.
Use
After her maiden cruise, which began on April 7, 2001, the Radiance of the Seas was used for cruises to Hawaii and the Northwest Pacific. Since its delivery of the ship in the summer is traveling regularly Alaska. New since 2011 are cruises to Australia and New Zealand, where the South Pacific and Hawaii are busy. The sister ships Serenade of the Seas and Brilliance of the Seas are also in European waters go.
Machinery, propulsion and operation and maintenance
The entire technical ship operations including navigation is controlled and monitored, developed and built by Litton Marine Systems of a so-called "integrated bridge system ".
Energy supply
The Radiance of the Seas is equipped with a turbo- electric machinery in which two gas turbines and a steam turbine are coupled to generators that supply the ship with electricity. This combination is referred to as COGAS - electric ( for Combined Gas And Steam). The gas turbines of the type General Electric LM2500 generate shaft power of 25 MW each (approx. 34,100 WPS) and developed on the base of the jet engine, the General Electric CF6, which is used among other things for the Boeing 747. The waste heat is used in exhaust steam generators for the production of superheated steam, the steam turbine is driven by Fincantieri, the additional 7.66 MW (approx. 10,400 WPS) provides shaft power. With this technique, the overall efficiency of the machine system may be increased significantly. In addition, two more diesel generator sets (1x MAN B & W 18VP185, 1x Wärtsilä 16V38B ) and an emergency generator (Mitsubishi S12R - MPTA ) are available.
Driving and maneuvering
The Radiance of the Seas is powered by two built- in rear ABB " Azipod " propeller pods that can be rotated to control and maneuvering around 360 °. A drive of forward facing fixed propeller (called a tractor propeller ) via AC motors with a capacity of 20 MW ( approximately 27,200 hp). This drive ensures minimum noise and vibration levels on board.
In order to facilitate maneuvering in ports and at low speeds are three transverse thrusters of the type Kamewa TT 3000 CP - built in the bow K11. The systems work with propellers that run during operation at constant speed and, in combination with the propeller in the rear gondolas high maneuverability. It is operated via joystick. The Radiance of the Seas can be controlled via a Dynamic Positioning System ( DP system ). Here, the boat stays on the predetermined position and is able - to be created automatically at a pier - according to the defined position.
Water supply
The drinking water aboard the Radiance of the Seas is established via two evaporators and a reverse osmosis system. With this treatment plant 1,580 m³ of potable water per day can be produced, the water is heated through the heat of the machinery. The condensate from the air conditioning is used as process water for the laundry.
The waste water is supplied through pipes four vacuum systems, and then released in the chemical-mechanical treatment systems and discarded.
Safety devices
The Radiance of the Seas is divided into seven main fire zones. The ship is (or "man -overboard boats " ) equipped with four tender boats, 14 lifeboats and two fast rescue boats. In addition, two special emergency chutes ( "Marine Evacuation Systems" ) are installed, ensure that in an emergency a very rapid evacuation.
Equipment
Cabins
The Radiance of the Seas has 1,056 cabins and suites of various categories. 577 out of 817 outside cabins have a private balcony. 15 cabins are built barrier-free. The cabin offering includes a " Royal Suite" with an area of around 90 square meters, fully glazed front and a marble Bathrooms, six "Owner 's Suites " and 17 "Balcony suites ". All suites are equipped with a jacuzzi. The base of the cabins is between about 14 and 29 square meters. Family cabins can accommodate up to eight people.
Board facilities
The center of the ship is the "Centrum". It extends over nine decks and is closed by a glass dome. On the top deck, the free-floating " Crown and Anchor " platform are (name similar to the company logo ) and a 9 -meter-high sculpture, which is held by ropes. From the "Centrum" the different decks with a total of six panoramic elevators are accessible.
The "Aurora" Theater is located in the front part of the ship, can accommodate about 900 spectators and is equipped with the most modern stage technology. The main restaurant " Cascades " is located in the middle of the ship and has two decks accommodate 1,110 guests. Two connected smaller restaurant areas ( " Breakers " and " Tide" ) are provided for private events. A special feature is the automatically -leveling pool tables in the " Bombay Billiards Club ". Following the success of this facility has also been introduced to other ships owned.
At the bow of the Radiance of the Seas is a heliport, the - can also be as a viewing platform for the passengers used - unless they are in the weather conditions.