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46 Maritime Reporter & Engineering News • DECEMBER 2014

GREAT SHIPS OF 2014

M eyer Werft delivered the latest in a long line of cruise ships that grow ever larger and more spectacular in their outfi t, fi - nal fi nish and performance. The 167,800-gt cruise ship Quantum of the Seas was built for and delivered to Royal Caribbean Cruis- es Ltd. (Miami). This is the fi rst ship of the

Quantum class. It features highly energy- effi cient systems, optimized hydrodynam- ics, heat recovery, an effective underwater paint coating, a state-of-the-art exhaust gas treatment plant (hybrid scrubber) as well as energy-saving LED lighting systems.

The real technical wonders onboard any modern cruise ship is the size and sophisti- cation of the entertainment options onboard, and Quantum does not disappoint. The the- atre is equipped with stage technology which has yet to fi nd its peer ashore. The North Star on deck 17 allows the guests to travel in a glass gondola at a height of 90 m above sea level where they can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view. On deck 17 aft the RipCord simulates parachuting at sea both for begin- ners or seasoned parachuters. Surf afi ciona- dos may want to look for the perfect wave high above water level on the FlowRider on deck 16. In total 4,180 guests can be accom- modated in 2,090 cabins, and are taken care of by a crew of approximately 1,550. On board of the Quantum-class ships the tradi- tional main restaurant has been replaced by dynamic dining, where the guests rotate in fi ve different restaurants. “Seaplex” features the largest indoor activity area at sea that of- fers entertainment like bumper cars, roller skating, a competition-size basketball court as well as a circus school. The “Two70” (pictured left) stretches from deck 4 to 6, a spacious area offering a 270-degree pan- oramic view of the sea.

Quantum of the Seas First ship in new class for RCCL

Quantum of the Seas Main Particulars

Dimension.....................................167,800 gt

Length overall .................1141 ft. (347.75 m)

Molded breadth .................135.8 ft. (41.4 m)

Number of decks ........................................ 18

Draft ........................................27.8 ft. (8.5 m)

Engine output .......... Wärtsilä 2x12V 2x 16V

Total ...............................................67,200 kW

Propulsion power ........................... 41,000kW

Speed ................................................22 knots

Number of passengers .........................4,180

Number of passenger cabins ...............2,090

Number of outside cabins (including suites) .................................... 1717 167,800 gt 1141 ft. long 4180 passengers

The “North Star” glass gondola

The “Two70”

The bridge

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