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Kelvin Hughes Bridge Chosen For Queen Mary 2

Kelvin Hughes has earned its way onboard the most prestigious current cruise ship newbuild project. Cunard selected Kelvin Hughes' fully integrated bridge system is to be installed on board its eagerly anticipated new flagship,

Queen Mary 2.

At over 1,132 ft. (345 m) long, Queen

Mary 2 will be the largest passenger liner ever constructed. Construction is due to commence in January at the

Alstom-owned yard, Chantiers de l'At- lantique in Saint Nazaire, France, which has had a key role in the equipment specification process. She is expected to be launched in 2003.

Kelvin Hughes will supply a flat screen bridge system comprising eight screens from which Queen Mary 2's navigation systems, radars, dynamic positioning system, engine monitoring capability, can be controlled. "This is going to be the most spectac- ular ship in the world and we are absolutely delighted that our technical excellence, tailored design specifica-

Cunard's new flagship will house a bridge outfitted by Kelvin Hughes. tions and world-leading abilities, have been recognised by two internationally important marine businesses," said Ron

Nailer, Kelvin Hughes' Managing

Director. "The prestige that we derive from receiving this contract is invalu- able, as we continue to develop services and equipment to meet the needs of the cruise ship sector." "The Integrated Bridge System will be a crucial component for operating the next great Transatlantic Liner," said

Gerry Ellis, Cunard's Manager of New

Builds. "Cunard Line has a long associ- ation with Kelvin Hughes and we are very pleased to be working together again."

Kelvin Hughes will begin work on the bridge in September 2001 when con- struction of Queen Mary 2's hull is due to begin. The top-end navigation system is scheduled for installation the follow- ing year.

The new cruise ship will boast a full suite of Kelvin Hughes products, includ- ing the Kelvin Hughes Nucleus 7000

ECDIS & ARPA Displays. The bridge display system comprises of eight 23.1- in. TFT workstations, having two at two separate conning positions on the main bridge console and two at each bridge wing station. The design philosophy allows the displays to be configured in a manner similar to the KH "Manta" inte- grated display system, allowing the screens to be fully user selectable to dis- play any function at any position. The primary functions on these displays will be:

An IEC61174 type approved ECDIS display system, which can be used in two modes, ECDIS and Conning Dis- play, with the option of CAAS whilst in

Conning Display mode.

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