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space, among the largest in river cruising. In keeping with today’s new constructions, most owners opt for diesel-electric hybrid propulsion for maximum fuel efficiency and emission control consideration. On commissioning in 2019, AmaMagna will cruise the Danube. The Dutch/Serbian builder also builds river cruise vessels for Scylla AG, which has now expanded its fleet to at least 11 units and will take delivery of three new vessels in 2018/2019. The fleet now cruises under the banner of Riviera Travel. The new vessels will accommodate 176 passengers, in 169 berths
and 132 berths respectively, with delivery in April 2018 and the latter two in 2019. In a huge boost for European construction, the European Investment Bank (EIB) and Dutch bank ING will contribute €300M (US$371M) in loans to clients who pursue green innovations. EIB already supports maritime construction, and this new injection of cash will be eligible for inland vessels as well as sea-going vessels if they meet EU policy objectives. This policy will undoubtedly provide more inland cruise vessels built and owned by European Union owners.
Shipyard De Hoop reveals ‘completely new re-engineering’ behind Amadeus Queen
Credit: BRL Consultants
Shipyard De Hoop has introduced technical innovations on Lüftner Cruises’ new Amadeus Queen – the fifteenth river cruise vessel the shipyard has delivered to the river cruise operator. Named Amadeus Queen, the new 162-passenger capacity vessel follows the model of the Amadeus Silver ships – but the yard has “decided on a completely new re-engineering, based on the lessons learned from the previous vessels”, it said. The vessel is now in service following its naming ceremony in April. Shipyard de Hoop pointed out the 135 m long vessel includes a large indoor swimming pool on the aft. It commented “The weight increase caused by the redeveloped luxury aft area was a specific challenge, as the aft underwater ship does not provide much buoyancy. As such, the engineroom also had to be scrutinised and completely re-engineered.” The layout of the propulsion system and aft hull design, however, were redefined to compensate for the addition of the pool. This resulted in an “upgraded, well-balanced and matched engineroom layout, allowing for an even higher maximum cruise speed with the same machinery. Due to the higher efficiency, lower fuel consumption and reduced exhaust emission levels were accomplished”. As a result, using the two Caterpillar 3508 main engines, rated at 783 kW @ 1600 RPM, the ship can achieve a service speed of 22 km/hr. The engines directly drive two Veth Z-drives with contra-rotating propellers. These main thrusters are recessed, limiting the minimum operational draught to only 1.5 m and allowing the vessel to cruise most European rivers where the water depths are often critical. To lower the impact of propeller blade impulses to the hull, an air curtain buffer was installed – by blowing air in between the propeller and hull, the pressure pulses are not transmitted to the hull. PST
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Passenger Ship Technology | 2nd Quarter 2018
SHIP NAME
YARD
Ama Waterways
CRUISE LINE
Amamora
Vahali/Gendt (NETHERLANDS)
2019
Ama Waterways
Amadouro
Vahali/Gendt
2019
Ama Waterways
Amamagna
Vahali/Gendt
2019
Ama Waterways
Amalea
Vahali/Gendt
2018
Amadeus River Cruises
Amadeus Queen
De Hoop (NETHERLANDS)
2018
Amadeus River Cruises
Amadeus Star
De Hoop
2019
American Cruise Line
American Constitution
Chesapeake (US)
2018
American Cruise Line
American Song
Chesapeake
2018
American Cruise Line
American Harmony
Cheaspeake
2018
American Cruise Line
Cheaspeake
2018
American Cruise Line
Chesapeake
2019
American Cruise Line
Chesapeake
2019
Undisclosed
2018
All American Marine (US)
2018
APT Cruises
Douro Serenity
Argosy Cruises Ltd
YEAR
Avalon
Avalon Saigon
Undisclosed
2018
Avalon
Avalon Envision
Undisclosed
2019
CroisiEurope
Renoir
Undisclosed
2018
CroisiEurope
Van Gogh
Undisclosed
2018
Undisclosed
2019
CroisiEurope Crystal River Cruises
Pending
Lloyd Werft (GERMANY)
2019
Crystal River Cruises
Pending
Lloyd Werft
2019
Crystal River Cruises
Crystal Ravel
Lloyd Werft
2018
Crystal River Cruises
Crystal Debussy
Lloyd Werft
2018
West Sea
2019
Douro Azul Emerald Waterways
Adriatic Princess II
Geiranger Fjordservice
2018 Maritime Partner (NORWAY)
2018
Wight Shipyard (UK)
2018
Lotos Shipyard (RUSSIA)
2019
Moscow River Company
United Shipbuilding Corp. (RUSSIA)
2018
Moscow River Company
United Shipbuilding Corp.
2018
Brodrene Aa (NORWAY)
2019
Severrechflot
Planning stage
2019
Severrechflot
Planning stage
2019
GS Yard B.V.
2018
Victoria Emperor
Planning stage
2019
Viking RiverCruises
Viking Helgrim
Neptun Reparaturwerft (GERMANY)
2019
Viking River Cruises
Viking Einar
Neptun Reparaturwerft
2019
Viking River Cruises
Viking Sigrun
Neptun Reparaturwerft
2019
Viking River Cruises
Viking Sigyn
Neptun Reparaturwerft
2019
Viking River Cruises
Viking Tir
Neptun Reparaturwerft
2019
Viking River Cruises
Viking Ullur
Neptun Reparaturwerft
2019
Viking River Cruises
Viking Vali
Neptun Reparaturwerft
2019
Prince Vladimir
Krasnoye Sormovo (RUSSIA)
2020
Jacobite Cruises Moscow River Co./Caspian Shipping.
Rodne
Uniworld Victora Cruises
Vodohod