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German Operator promotes the "dub ship1 concept to woo young, affluent travelers

German operator Deutsche Seereederei Touristik will use the Kvaerner Masa-built Aida in its attempt to attract young, affluent travelers to its "club ship" concept.

With the cruising boom tempting many Europeans to set sail on their annual vacation, operators are keen to ensure that every pos- sible market gap is filled with the ideal vessel offering the perfect cruise. Therefore, German opera- tor Deutsche Seereederei Touristik (DST) has made one of the boldest

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Cable, or any other wire & cable product you desire. moves to date by launching its "club ship" concept — cruises aimed at the affluent younger per- son.

An informal atmosphere was demanded by DST for its first ship,

Aida, with emphasis on renounc- ing conservative elegance and pro- moting fun and activity. The ves- sel, now launched at Kvaerner

Masa's Turku New Shipyard in

Finland, is not designed without flair, but spurns ideas such as maintaining traditional central feature, in favor of devoting all possible space to a free flow layout.

Passengers will need to explore all public spaces in order to gain access to their chosen facilities.

At 634 x 105.6-ft. (193.3 x 32.2- m) with a design draft of 19.6 ft. (6 m), Aida is powered by four MAN 6L48/60 diesel engines with total output of 21,720 kW, driving twin

KaMeWa CP propellers via MAAG reduction gears.

Auxiliary power is provided by three Wartsila Vasa 8R32D engines with outputs of 3 x 3,500- kVA(AE driven) and 2 x 4,500-kVA (PTO driven). The package is enhanced by two semi-balanced spade rudders, two 1,000-kW

KaMeWa bowthrusters and fin sta- bilizers from Blohm+Voss.

The ship, which will undertake western Mediterranean cruises in the summer and Caribbean trips in the winter, will carry approximate- ly 1,200 passengers in 593 cabins, 202 inside staterooms, 94 outside staterooms, 281 deluxe staterooms and 16 suites.

Sports facilities are a major focal point, with areas for volleyball, swimming, aerobics, weight train- ing and general fitness programs built into the ship's structure.

Due for delivery in June, Aida represents a $200-million invest- ment for DST. (continued from page 24)

ISU announces pollution survoy results in London completed during the year, including the transfer of 330,000 tons in one incident involving a damaged ULCC. Sulfuric and hydrochloric acids, isobutylene ond ammonium nitrate were among the 56,365 tons of chemical cargo onboard 14 assisted vessels. "Recent casualties have emphasized the need to continue to work closely with governments, the shipping industry and its insurers in order to deliver effective pollution prevention ser- vices," said Mr. Witte. "However, there is still a fundamental issue. Salvage cover needs to be reinforced if environmental- ly sensitive coastlines are to be protected."

The ISU also invited discussion on the allocation of salvage and pollution liabilities on a casualty. With an obvious refer- ence to the inadequacies of Article 14 of the 1989 Convention on Salvage as interpreted by the British High Court in the now famous Nagasaki Spirit case, the president pointed out that many ISU members had expanded their activities to include a formidable pollution response. "There must be a certainty, however, that the underwriting community will work towards a prompt and fair allocation of payments," Mr. Witte added. 26 Maritime Reporter/Engineering News