Page 25: of Maritime Reporter Magazine (July 1999)

Norwegian Cruise Line Goes To

Great Lengths

Miami-based Norwegian Cruise Line has extended its fleet with the debut of 848 ft. (258.4 m) newbuild M/S Norwe- gian Sky, and has also lengthened its existing M/S Norwegian Majesty.

The 2,002-passenger, 78,000 -ton vessel is set for introduction next month. "Stretching" of the Norwegian

Majesty occurred this past January through April at Germany's Meyer Werft shipyard. A 100 ft. (30 m) midsection was inserted into the vessel, raising pas- senger capacity by 40 percent. With an additional 202 staterooms added on from the "stretch," the liner will offer seven-day cruises from Boston to

Bermuda through October 1999.

Disney Wonder Sails For First

Port Of Call

Disney Wonder, the second ship to set sail for the Disney Cruise Line sailed for the first time this month to the Port of

Southampton upon departure from its

Italian shipyard. The Trans-Atlantic crossing — a first for Disney, will mark the official launching of the ship's inau- gural celebration before crossing to its homeport in Port Canaveral, Fla.

Similar to its sister ship Disney Magic,

Wonder, which will enter service on

August 15 of this year, has been purpose built and features rotation dining,

Broadway-style entertainment and state- rooms that are 25 percent larger than the norm.

EBDG Performs With Flair For

American Safari Cruises

Known for its creativity within the passenger vessel industry, Elliott Bay

Design Group has applied its handiwork on projects for two vessels purchased by

American Safari Cruises.

The 120 ft. (36.6 m) Obsession, (renamed Safari Quest); and the 105 ft. (32 m) yacht, Netanya, (now Safari Spir- it), have undergone extensive refurbish- ments in preparation for high-season.

Elliott Bay prepared a contract design and production engineering assistance for Safari Quest, as well as lengthening aft its bridge deck to make room for four new staterooms — increasing passenger capacity from 14 to 22.

Work included installation of a new aluminum house structure, allowing for two new guest quarters and an observa- tion lounge. A telescoping deck crane was also implemented.

Circle 27 on Reader Service Card

Stretch Ceilings Displays at London's Cruise+Ferry

After introducing its innovative deckhead system last year, Stretch Ceilings, suppli- pin r ~ ers of Barrisol Stretch Ceilings, displayed B^^^^^^JW^^RPT^^^ its new wares at London's Cruise+Ferry hHB^^^H^^^^ | W |

Exhibition in May. The lightweight, tita- " K^t nium-based vinyl membranes weigh a ^ 'JMl mere 180 gms. per sq. m and have a ten- , ii^^KJJKSHK^, * sioned membrane that is self-supporting — up to 60 sq. m. Able to accommodate any 11 • jf^ J» required apertures for services or lighting, ^'mM' * "4 the maintenance-free system forms an impermeable barrier containing any water flHHHHHHHr^^^^jB leaks that would cause costly damage. Available in various colors and finishes, and approved by Lloyd's Register, Bureau Veritas and the U.K. Maritime and

Coast Guard Agency, Barrisol Stretch Ceilings are compliant with IMO resolu- tions A653 (16), spread of flame, and MSC 61 (67) smoke and toxicity.

Circle 26 on Reader Service Card

Find out why marine systems and equipment suppliers specify ProPanel.

Call 800-365-1663 to speak with an applications engineer

Lloyds certifiable 900 MIDDLESEX TURNPIKE. BUILDING 6 • BILLERICA, MA 01821 978-670-6300 FAX 978-670-8855 www.azonix.com

ProPanel is a registered trademark of Azonix Corporation. wjng

Tired of failure-prone data displays and operator workstations?

Try ProPanel for all your critical control applications. Use on the bridge, in the engine room - even on deck! • Barge tested and military certified reliable; stands up to extremes of shock, vibration and temperature • Big, self-adjusting hi-brite display is sunlight-viewable • Fully-sealed design withstands submersion, humidity and dust • Low-power design for extended MTBF • Small footprint, low profile - conserves valuable space

Maritime

Telecommunicatioiis

Network cionsiJ .en or,

The Leading Provider of

Passenger and Crew

Telecommunications. strrjjyaJ OrujsB Lines C

On 9 Major Cruise Lines and Over 50 Ships. j&n&cin

Provider of Both Voice & the

High Data Rate Required for

Offshore Drilling Operations.

The Leading Provider of

C-Band Networks for

U.S. Navy Vessels.

A DIVISION OF CRANE CO.

MARITIME TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK 305.599.9434 • 800.799.2411

July, 1999 Circle 209 on Reader Service Card /.Jl

Circle 247 on Reader Service Card