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Images of Cruiseship MS ‘AIDAvita’ departing the Port of Hamburg

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Images of MS ‘AIDAvita’ departing the Port of Hamburg
Cruiseship of 1,265 Berths; delivered in 2002 at Aker MTW Werft                                             
VESSEL IDENTIFICATION / DESCRIPTION: Launch Name was AIDAvita. Call Sign IBNP, IMO Number 9221554. Moulded Depth of 11.55 m., Tonnage of 20,875 International Net and 4,165 Dwt (long). Built at Aker MTW Werft, Double Bottom Hull, Italy Flagged, DNV GL Classed, P&I insurance with UK P&I Club, Length Overall of 202.85 m., Length Between Perpendiculars of 182.00 m., Draught of 6.30 m., Beam of 28.10 m., Gross Tonnage of 42,290, Wartsila 4-stroke Engine, Speed of 21.00 kts, Heavy Fuel Oil, Bunker Capacity of 1,260 tonnes.

VESSEL’S OWNERS / MANAGERS DETAILS: Aida Cruises Ltd, Germany. Aida Cruises Ltd is a subsidIary of Carnival Corporation & plc. Registered Owner: Costa Crociere S.P.A.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Total number of Passengers 1,580, 635 Passenger Cabins, 1265 Passenger Berths, 9 Passenger Decks, 418 Crew. Vessel was reportedly had a newbuilding cost of US$ 190 mil in 1999. Sistership vessel is MS ‘AIDAaura’.

MAIN ENGINE: 2 x Diesel Gen – Wartsila 4-stroke 12V38B – 4-stroke 12-cyl. 380mm x 475mm bore/stroke 17,400mkW total at 600rpm driving 2 x AC generator(s) at 17,812ekW total, (22,266kVA total) 6600V.

AUXILIARY: 1 x Aux. Diesel Gen – Wartsila 4-stroke 8L38B – 4-stroke 8-cyl. 380mm x 475mm bore/stroke 5,800mkW total at 600rpm driving 1 x AC generator(s) at 5,941ekW total, (7,427kVA total) 6600V, 1 x Aux. Diesel Gen – Wartsila 4-stroke 6L38B – 4-stroke 6-cyl. 380mm x 475mm bore/stroke 4,350mkW total at 600rpm driving 1 x AC generator(s) at 4,179ekW total, (5,224kVA total) 6600V, 1 x Emergency Gen – 4-stroke 680mkW total driving 1 x AC generator(s) at 544ekW total, (680kVA total) 440V.

PROPULSION: 2 x FP Propeller (Aft) (electric), Rolls-Royce, 152rpm, Ø4.50m at 18,800ekW total, 6600V AC. 2 fixed pitch Propellors, 2 Bow Thruster(s) of 2400.00, 2 Stern Thruster(s) of 1400.00.

Images of more AIDA cruiseships posted on our blog:                                                 Images of MS ‘AIDAbella’ departing the Port of New York in September 2014, photographed against Statue of Liberty.

Images of MS ‘AIDAluna’ departing the Port of Hamburg in May 2014.

Images of MS ‘AIDAsol’ departing the Port of Hamburg in May 2017.

Delivered in 2002 by AKER MTW Werft, 1,265-berth cruiseship MS ‘AIDAvita’ departing the Port of Hamburg on a rainy May afternoon. Image credit: Karatzas Images.

Delivered in 2002 by AKER MTW Werft, 1,265-berth cruiseship MS ‘AIDAvita’ departing the Port of Hamburg on a rainy May afternoon. Image credit: Karatzas Images.

Delivered in 2002 by AKER MTW Werft, 1,265-berth cruiseship MS ‘AIDAvita’ departing the Port of Hamburg on a rainy May afternoon. Image credit: Karatzas Images.

Delivered in 2002 by AKER MTW Werft, 1,265-berth cruiseship MS ‘AIDAvita’ departing the Port of Hamburg on a rainy May afternoon. Image credit: Karatzas Images.

Delivered in 2002 by AKER MTW Werft, 1,265-berth cruiseship MS ‘AIDAvita’ departing the Port of Hamburg on a rainy May afternoon. Image credit: Karatzas Images.

Delivered in 2002 by AKER MTW Werft, 1,265-berth cruiseship MS ‘AIDAvita’ departing the Port of Hamburg on a rainy May afternoon. Image credit: Karatzas Images.

Delivered in 2002 by AKER MTW Werft, 1,265-berth cruiseship MS ‘AIDAvita’ departing the Port of Hamburg on a rainy May afternoon. Image credit: Karatzas Images.

Delivered in 2002 by AKER MTW Werft, 1,265-berth cruiseship MS ‘AIDAvita’ departing the Port of Hamburg on a rainy May afternoon. Image credit: Karatzas Images.

Delivered in 2002 by AKER MTW Werft, 1,265-berth cruiseship MS ‘AIDAvita’ departing the Port of Hamburg on a rainy May afternoon. Image credit: Karatzas Images.

Delivered in 2002 by AKER MTW Werft, 1,265-berth cruiseship MS ‘AIDAvita’ departing the Port of Hamburg on a rainy May afternoon. Image credit: Karatzas Images.

Delivered in 2002 by AKER MTW Werft, 1,265-berth cruiseship MS ‘AIDAvita’ departing the Port of Hamburg on a rainy May afternoon. Image credit: Karatzas Images.

Delivered in 2002 by AKER MTW Werft, 1,265-berth cruiseship MS ‘AIDAvita’ departing the Port of Hamburg on a rainy May afternoon. Image credit: Karatzas Images.

Delivered in 2002 by AKER MTW Werft, 1,265-berth cruiseship MS ‘AIDAvita’ departing the Port of Hamburg on a rainy May afternoon. Image credit: Karatzas Images.

Deckplans of cruiseship MS ‘AIDAvita’ as per company’s website.

Deckplans of cruiseship MS ‘AIDAvita’ as per company’s website.

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Images of MV ‘AIDAsol’ Departing the Port of Hamburg

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Images of MV ‘AIDAsol’ Departing the Port of Hamburg
Cruiseship with 2,175 Berths, delivered in 2011 by Meyer Werft

VESSEL DESCRIPTION: Launch Name was AIDAsol. Call Sign ICPE, IMO Number 9490040. DIMENSIONS/TONNAGES: Moulded Depth of 9.30 m., Tonnage of 45,165 International Net and 7,765 Dwt (long). Built at Meyer Werft, Italy Flagged, GL Classed, P&I insurance with UK P&I Club, Length Overall of 253.35 m., Length Between Perpendiculars of 230.20 m., Draught of 7.30 m., Beam of 32.20 m., Gross Tonnage of 71,305, SPHINX CLASS (She is the fifth Sphinx series ship, preceded by sisters AIDAdiva, AIDAbella, AIDAluna, and AIDAblu, and followed by AIDAmar. AIDAsol was delivered in March 2010. She was christened on 9 April 2011.)

SHIPOWNERS’ DETAILS: Aida Cruises Ltd, Germany. Aida Cruises Ltd is a subsidiary of Carnival Corporation & plc.

SPECIALIZED DETAILS: Total number of Passengers 2,580, 1,100 Passenger Cabins, 2,175 Passenger Berths, 14 Passenger Decks, 620 Crew.

14 x Elevator, Passenger – Hans Lutz, 2 x Elevator, Passenger – Hans Lutz, 1 x Elevator, Passenger – Hans Lutz, 1 x Elevator, Passenger – Hans Lutz.

ENGINE DETAILS: MaK Engine, Speed of 22.50 kts, Heavy Fuel Oil. Engine Description 4 S.A. 9-cyl., Engine Model 9M43C, 2 Fixed pitch Propellors, 2 Bow Thruster(s) of 4600.00, 2 Stern Thruster(s) of 3000.00.

AUXILIARY: 1 x Emergency Gen – 4-stroke driving 1 x AC generator(s) at 800ekW total, (1,000kVA total) 690V at 60Hz.

PROPULSOR: 2 x FP Propeller (Aft) (electric) (Copper-Nickel), Mecklenburger, 130rpm, Ø5.20m at 25,000ekW total, 11000V AC.

POS, PROPULSOR: 2 x Pos, Tunnel Thruster (Fwd.) (electric), Brunvoll at 4,600ekW total, 11000V AC, 2 x Pos, Tunnel Thruster (Aft) (electric), Brunvoll at 3,000ekW total, 11000V AC.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Vessel has reported newbuild price of EUR 385 million, contracted on 14 December 2007.

Lots of love! Memorably painted bow of cruiseship MV ‘AidaSol’, seen here docked at the Cruise Terminal at the Port of Hamburg. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Lots of love! Memorably painted bow of cruiseship MV ‘AidaSol’, seen here docked at the Cruise Terminal at the Port of Hamburg. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Lots of love! Memorably painted bow of cruiseship MV ‘AidaSol’, seen here docked at the Cruise Terminal at the Port of Hamburg. Image credit: Karatzas Images

With 2,175 berths and a newbuilding cost of EUR 385 mil, the fifth of the Sphinx Class in the Aida fleet, seen here departing the Port of Hamburg. Image credit: Karatzas Images.

With 2,175 berths and a newbuilding cost of EUR 385 mil, the fifth of the Sphinx Class in the Aida fleet, seen here departing the Port of Hamburg. Image credit: Karatzas Images.

With 2,175 berths and a newbuilding cost of EUR 385 mil, the fifth of the Sphinx Class in the Aida fleet, seen here departing the Port of Hamburg. Image credit: Karatzas Images.

With 2,175 berths and a newbuilding cost of EUR 385 mil, the fifth of the Sphinx Class in the Aida fleet, seen here departing the Port of Hamburg. Image credit: Karatzas Images.

With 2,175 berths and a newbuilding cost of EUR 385 mil, the fifth of the Sphinx Class in the Aida fleet, seen here departing the Port of Hamburg. Image credit: Karatzas Images.

With 2,175 berths and a newbuilding cost of EUR 385 mil, the fifth of the Sphinx Class in the Aida fleet, seen here departing the Port of Hamburg. Image credit: Karatzas Images.

With 2,175 berths and a newbuilding cost of EUR 385 mil, the fifth of the Sphinx Class in the Aida fleet, seen here departing the Port of Hamburg. Image credit: Karatzas Images.

With 2,175 berths and a newbuilding cost of EUR 385 mil, the fifth of the Sphinx Class in the Aida fleet, seen here departing the Port of Hamburg. Image credit: Karatzas Images.

With 2,175 berths and a newbuilding cost of EUR 385 mil, the fifth of the Sphinx Class in the Aida fleet, seen here departing the Port of Hamburg. Image credit: Karatzas Images.

© 2013 – present Basil M Karatzas & Karatzas Marine Advisors & Co.  All Rights Reserved.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS:  Vessel description is provided in good faith and is believed to be correct and accurate but no assurances, warranties or representations are made herewith. Vessel description is provided for entertainment  purposes only. We have no responsibility whatsoever for any errors / omissions in vessel description.

Access to this blog signifies the reader’s irrevocable acceptance of this disclaimer. No part of this blog can be reproduced by any means and under any circumstances, whatsoever, in whole or in part, without proper attribution or the consent of the copyright and trademark holders of this website. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure that information herewithin has been received from sources believed to be reliable and such information is believed to be accurate at the time of publishing, no warranties or assurances whatsoever are made in reference to accuracy or completeness of said information, and no liability whatsoever will be accepted for taking or failing to take any action upon any information contained in any part of this website.  Thank you for the consideration.

Images of Cruiseship MV ‘Norwegian Breakaway’ Departing New York Harbor

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Images of the Cruiseship MV departing New York have been hosted twice previously on our blog,

MV ‘NORWEGIAN BREAKAWAY’ in August 2014, and                                                  
MV ‘NORWEGIAN BREAKAWAY’ (Part II) in October 2015.

Quick Vessel description as per herebelow:

Description of the Cruiseship MV ‘Norwegian Breakaway’. Source: Wikipedia.

Cruiseship MV ‘Norwegian Breakaway’ majestically departing New York. Statue of Liberty visible. Image credit: Karatzas Images.

Cruiseship MV ‘Norwegian Breakaway’ majestically departing New York. Statue of Liberty visible. Image credit: Karatzas Images.

Cruiseship MV ‘Norwegian Breakaway’ majestically departing New York. Statue of Liberty visible. Image credit: Karatzas Images.

Cruiseship MV ‘Norwegian Breakaway’ majestically departing New York. Statue of Liberty visible. Image credit: Karatzas Images.

Cruiseship MV ‘Norwegian Breakaway’ majestically departing New York. Lower Manhattan skyline and One World Trade Center visible. Image credit: Karatzas Images.

Cruiseship MV ‘Norwegian Breakaway’ majestically departing New York. Lower Manhattan skyline and One World Trade Center visible. Image credit: Karatzas Images.

Cruiseship MV ‘Norwegian Breakaway’ majestically departing New York. Image credit: Karatzas Images.

Cruiseship MV ‘Norwegian Breakaway’ majestically departing New York. Lower Manhattan skyline and One World Trade Center visible. Image credit: Karatzas Images.

Cruiseship MV ‘Norwegian Breakaway’ majestically departing New York. Lower Manhattan skyline and One World Trade Center visible. Image credit: Karatzas Images.

 

Cruiseship MV ‘Norwegian Breakaway’ majestically departing New York. Lower Manhattan skyline and One World Trade Center visible. Image credit: Karatzas Images.

Cruiseship MV ‘Norwegian Breakaway’ majestically departing New York. Lower Manhattan skyline and One World Trade Center visible. Image credit: Karatzas Images.

Cruiseship MV ‘Norwegian Breakaway’ majestically departing New York. Lower Manhattan skyline and One World Trade Center visible. Image credit: Karatzas Images.

Cruiseship MV ‘Norwegian Breakaway’ majestically departing New York. Image credit: Karatzas Images.

Cruiseship MV ‘Norwegian Breakaway’ majestically departing New York. Here passing under  the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge. Image credit: Karatzas Images.

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Images of Cruiseship MV ‘Anthem of the Seas’ Departing New York

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Fifth biggest cruiseship in the world with 4,900 berths and 347 m (1,139ft) length, built at a reported price of US$ 960 mil, ‘Anthem of the Seas’ departs New York. Statue of Liberty visible to the right. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Fifth biggest cruiseship in the world with 4,900 berths and 347 m (1,139ft) length, built at a reported price of US$ 960 mil, ‘Anthem of the Seas’ departs New York. Statue of Liberty visible to the right. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Fifth biggest cruiseship in the world with 4,900 berths and 347 m (1,139ft) length, built at a reported price of US$ 960 mil, ‘Anthem of the Seas’ departs New York. Statue of Liberty visible. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Fifth biggest cruiseship in the world with 4,900 berths and 347 m (1,139ft) length, built at a reported price of US$ 960 mil, ‘Anthem of the Seas’ departs New York. Statue of Liberty visible to the left; Lower Manhattan and World Trade Center in the background. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Fifth biggest cruiseship in the world with 4,900 berths and 347 m (1,139ft) length, built at a reported price of US$ 960 mil, ‘Anthem of the Seas’ departs New York. Lower Manhattan and World Trade Center in the background. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Fifth biggest cruiseship in the world with 4,900 berths and 347 m (1,139ft) length, built at a reported price of US$ 960 mil, ‘Anthem of the Seas’ departs New York. Lower Manhattan and World Trade Center in the background. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Fifth biggest cruiseship in the world with 4,900 berths and 347 m (1,139ft) length, built at a reported price of US$ 960 mil, ‘Anthem of the Seas’ departs New York. Lower Manhattan and World Trade Center in the background. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Fifth biggest cruiseship in the world with 4,900 berths and 347 m (1,139ft) length, built at a reported price of US$ 960 mil, ‘Anthem of the Seas’ departs New York. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Fifth biggest cruiseship in the world with 4,900 berths and 347 m (1,139ft) length, built at a reported price of US$ 960 mil, ‘Anthem of the Seas’ departs New York. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Fifth biggest cruiseship in the world with 4,900 berths and 347 m (1,139ft) length, built at a reported price of US$ 960 mil, ‘Anthem of the Seas’ departs New York. Fort Wadsworth in the foreground, Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge to the right. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Fifth biggest cruiseship in the world with 4,900 berths and 347 m (1,139ft) length, built at a reported price of US$ 960 mil, ‘Anthem of the Seas’ departs New York. Passing under Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Fifth biggest cruiseship in the world with 4,900 berths and 347 m (1,139ft) length, built at a reported price of US$ 960 mil, ‘Anthem of the Seas’ departs New York. Passing under Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, barely clearing the bridge. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Fifth biggest cruiseship in the world with 4,900 berths and 347 m (1,139ft) length, built at a reported price of US$ 960 mil, ‘Anthem of the Seas’ departs New York. Passing under Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, barely clearing the bridge. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Fifth biggest cruiseship in the world with 4,900 berths and 347 m (1,139ft) length, built at a reported price of US$ 960 mil, ‘Anthem of the Seas’ departs New York. Framed by Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, aft view. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Fifth biggest cruiseship in the world with 4,900 berths and 347 m (1,139ft) length, built at a reported price of US$ 960 mil, ‘Anthem of the Seas’ departs New York. Detail view of the bow. Image credit: Karatzas Images

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IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS:  Vessel description is provided in good faith and is believed to be correct and accurate but no assurances, warranties or representations are made herewith. Vessel description is provided for entertainment  purposes only. We have no responsibility whatsoever for any errors / omissions in vessel description.

Access to this blog signifies the reader’s irrevocable acceptance of this disclaimer. No part of this blog can be reproduced by any means and under any circumstances, whatsoever, in whole or in part, without proper attribution or the consent of the copyright and trademark holders of this website. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure that information herewithin has been received from sources believed to be reliable and such information is believed to be accurate at the time of publishing, no warranties or assurances whatsoever are made in reference to accuracy or completeness of said information, and no liability whatsoever will be accepted for taking or failing to take any action upon any information contained in any part of this website.  Thank you for the consideration.