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MV ‘BOUDICCA’

Posted on November 2, 2014 by Karatzas Marine Advisors & Co.

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Images of Cruiseship MV ‘BOUDICCA’ (Ex: Grand Latino) 880 Berths, Cruise Vessel, Built 1973

Vessel Naming as per Company Website: Boudicca was the heroic warrior queen of the British Iceni tribe.

IDENTIFICATION: Ex-names are Grand Latino, Superstar Capricorn, Superstar Capricorn, Hyundai Keumgang, Superstar Capricorn, Golden Princess, Birka Queen, Sunward, Royal Viking Sky. Call Sign C6VA3, IMO Number 7218395, Vessel was rebuilt or converted in 2006. Built at O/Y Wartsila AB, Bahamas Flagged, Length Overall of 206.96 m., Length Between Perpendiculars of 169.73 m., Draught of 7.55 m., Beam of 25.20 m., Moulded Depth of 13.67 m., Tonnage of 11,714 International Net and 5,862 Dwt (long). Gross Tonnage of 28,551, Engine Description 4 S.A. 9-cyl., Engine Model 9ZH40/48, Sulzer Engine, Speed of 20.00 kts, Horsepower of 18,000, 2 Variable pitch Propellors.

OWNER / MANAGER DETAILS: Fred Olsen Cruise Lines Ltd., company website: http://www.fredolsencruises.com.

SPECIALIZED DETAILS: Total number of Passengers 900, 463 Passenger Cabins, 880 Passenger Berths, 320 Crew.

MV BOUDICCA 1

Classic Cruiseship ‘Boudicca’ in the Bosporus Straits. http://www.karatzas.com

MV BOUDICCA 2

Classic Cruiseship ‘Boudicca’ in the Bosporus Straits and the Bosporus Bridge. http://www.karatzas.com

MV BOUDICCA 3

Classic Cruiseship ‘Boudicca’ in the Bosporus Straits, passing under the Bosporus Bridge. http://www.karatzas.com

MV BOUDICCA 4

Classic Cruiseship ‘Boudicca’ in the Bosporus Straits. http://www.karatzas.com

MV BOUDICCA 5

Classic Cruiseship ‘Boudicca’ in the Bosporus Straits. http://www.karatzas.com

MV BOUDICCA 6

Classic Cruiseship ‘Boudicca’ in the Bosporus Straits. http://www.karatzas.com

MV BOUDICCA 7

Classic Cruiseship ‘Boudicca’ in the Bosporus Straits. http://www.karatzas.com

MV BOUDICCA 8

Classic Cruiseship ‘Boudicca’ in the Bosporus Straits. http://www.karatzas.com

MV BOUDICCA 9

Classic Cruiseship ‘Boudicca’ in the Bosporus Straits. http://www.karatzas.com

MV BOUDICCA 10

Classic Cruiseship ‘Boudicca’ in the Bosporus Straits. http://www.karatzas.com

MV BOUDICCA 11

Classic Cruiseship ‘Boudicca’ in the Bosporus Straits. http://www.karatzas.com

MV BOUDICCA 12

Classic Cruiseship ‘Boudicca’ in the Bosporus Straits. http://www.karatzas.com

© 2013-2014 Basil M Karatzas & Karatzas Marine Advisors & Co. All Rights Reserved.

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MV ‘CRYSTAL SERENITY’

Posted on October 18, 2014 by Karatzas Marine Advisors & Co.

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CRUISESHIP MV ‘CRYSTAL SERENITY’ FACT SHEET (Source: Crystal Cruises website)

BUILDER:	Alstom Chantiers de l’Atlantique — Saint-Nazaire, France
ENTERED SERVICE:	July 7, 2003
COST:	$350 million
MAJOR REDESIGNS:	2013, 2011, 2008
GUEST CAPACITY:	1,070
SPACE RATIO:	64.4 (one of the highest of any luxury line)
GUEST TO CREW RATIO:	1.65:1
DECKS	13
STATEROOMS:	535
% OF VERANDAH STATEROOMS:	85%
SHIP’S REGISTRY:	Bahamian
CREW SIZE:	655
CREW NATIONALITY:	Norwegian Captain; International crew and officers including European trained hotel and dining staff

General Specifications:

¨ 68,870 gross registered tons (approx.) ¨ 820 ft. length (250 m) ¨ 105.6 ft. width (32.2 m) ¨ 24.9 ft. draft (8.0 m) ¨ 21.0 knots cruising speed ¨ 22.0 knots maximum speed ¨ Fin type roll stabilizers ¨ Two transverse controllable pitch bow thrusters ¨ Powered by environmentally-friendly diesel engines and a podded propulsion system to enable greater maneuverability.

Designers:

¨ Robert Tillberg AB (lead)–Viken, Sweden ¨ Nix Firestone Associates–Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, California ¨ Garroni Designers Company–Genoa, Italy ¨ Okada & Associates–Tokyo, Japan ¨ Stephen John Design—London, UK ¨ II BY IV DESIGN–Toronto, Ontario, Canada ¨ Adfecto—London, UK ¨ DPA Lighting Consultants–London, UK ¨ Brennan Beer Gorman Monk / Interiors (BBGM)–New York, NY and Washington, DC

Decks and Staterooms:

Nine guest decks with 535 staterooms on five decks including:

¨ Four Crystal Penthouses with verandah – Category CP (1,345 sq. ft.) ¨ 33 Penthouse Suites with verandah – Category PS (538 sq. ft.) ¨ 72 Penthouses with verandah – Category PH (403 sq. ft.) ¨ 70 PURE^®hypoallergenic staterooms – P Categories (269 sq. ft.) ¨ 286 Outside Deluxe Staterooms with verandah – A & B Categories (269 sq. ft.) ¨ 70 Outside Deluxe Staterooms – C Categories (226 sq. ft.) ¨ Eight staterooms with specially designed, wheelchair-accessible accommodations include two Penthouses, two staterooms with verandahs and four staterooms with large picture windows ¨ 46 connecting staterooms, and 178 staterooms with a third berth, for families

MV CRYSTAL SERENITY 1

Cruiseseship ‘Crystal Sernenity’ (1,070-berths, built at Alstom Chantiers de l’Atlantique in 2003) gliding downstream Hudson River (new York) on autumn evening. http://www.karatzas.com

MV CRYSTAL SERENITY 2

Cruiseseship ‘Crystal Sernenity’ (1,070-berths, built at Alstom Chantiers de l’Atlantique in 2003) gliding downstream Hudson River (new York) on autumn evening. http://www.karatzas.com

MV CRYSTAL SERENITY 3

Cruiseseship ‘Crystal Sernenity’ (1,070-berths, built at Alstom Chantiers de l’Atlantique in 2003) gliding downstream Hudson River (new York) on autumn evening. http://www.karatzas.com

MV CRYSTAL SERENITY 4

Cruiseseship ‘Crystal Sernenity’ (1,070-berths, built at Alstom Chantiers de l’Atlantique in 2003) gliding downstream Hudson River (new York) on autumn evening. Portside bow view detail. http://www.karatzas.com

MV CRYSTAL SERENITY 5

Cruiseseship ‘Crystal Sernenity’ (1,070-berths, built at Alstom Chantiers de l’Atlantique in 2003) gliding downstream Hudson River (new York) on autumn evening. Portside stern view detail. http://www.karatzas.com

MV CRYSTAL SERENITY 6

Cruiseseship ‘Crystal Sernenity’ (1,070-berths, built at Alstom Chantiers de l’Atlantique in 2003) gliding downstream Hudson River (new York) on autumn evening. http://www.karatzas.com

MV CRYSTAL SERENITY 7

Cruiseseship ‘Crystal Sernenity’ (1,070-berths, built at Alstom Chantiers de l’Atlantique in 2003) gliding downstream Hudson River (new York) on autumn evening. House colors! http://www.karatzas.com

MV CRYSTAL SERENITY 8

Cruiseseship ‘Crystal Sernenity’ (1,070-berths, built at Alstom Chantiers de l’Atlantique in 2003) gliding downstream Hudson River (new York) on autumn evening. http://www.karatzas.com

MV CRYSTAL SERENITY 9

Cruiseseship ‘Crystal Sernenity’ (1,070-berths, built at Alstom Chantiers de l’Atlantique in 2003) passing Statue of LIberty on autumn evening. http://www.karatzas.com

MV CRYSTAL SERENITY 10

Cruiseseship ‘Crystal Sernenity’ (1,070-berths, built at Alstom Chantiers de l’Atlantique in 2003) passing Statue of LIberty on autumn evening. http://www.karatzas.com

MV CRYSTAL SERENITY 11

Cruiseseship ‘Crystal Sernenity’ (1,070-berths, built at Alstom Chantiers de l’Atlantique in 2003) passing Statue of LIberty on autumn evening. http://www.karatzas.com

MV CRYSTAL SERENITY 12

Cruiseseship ‘Crystal Sernenity’ (1,070-berths, built at Alstom Chantiers de l’Atlantique in 2003) departing New York Harbor on autumn evening. Bon Voyage! http://www.karatzas.com

© 2013-2014 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.

MV ‘BALMORAL’

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Karatzas Marine Advisors & Co.

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Images of Cruiseship MV ‘BALMORAL’ (Former Name: Norwegian Crown)
(1,350 Berths, Cruise Vessel, Built 1988)

IDENTIFICATION: Ex-names are Norwegian Crown, Crown Odyssey, Norwegian Crown, Crown Odyssey. Call Sign C6II4, IMO Number 8506294. Built at Meyer Werft, Bahamas Flagged, BV Classed, Length Overall of 217.91 m., Length Between Perpendiculars of 186.00 m., Draught of 7.25 m., Beam of 32.20 m., Gross Tonnage of 43,537, Moulded Depth of 14.60 m., Tonnage of 19,985 International Net and 5,104 Dwt (long). ENGINE DETAILS: Engine Description 4 S.A. 6-cyl., Engine Model 6M35. MaK Engine, Speed of 22.50 kts, Horsepower of 52890, Bunker Capacity of 1,684 tonnes.

OWNER / MANAGER DETAILS: Fred Olsen Cruise Lines Ltd. Company website: http://www.fredolsencruises.com.

SPECIALIZED DETAILS: Total number of Passengers 1,350, 710 Passenger Cabins, 1350 Passenger Berths, 9 Passenger Decks, 525 Crew.

MV BALMORAL 1

Classy ‘old’ cruiseship MV ‘BALMORAL’ (built in 1988 at Meyer Werft, Germany, and operated by Fred Olsen, Norway) departing Manhattan on fall afternoon. http://www.karatzas.com

MV BALMORAL 2

Classy ‘old’ cruiseship MV ‘BALMORAL’ (built in 1988 at Meyer Werft, Germany, and operated by Fred Olsen, Norway) departing Manhattan on fall afternoon. http://www.karatzas.com

MV BALMORAL 3

Classy ‘old’ cruiseship MV ‘BALMORAL’ (built in 1988 at Meyer Werft, Germany, and operated by Fred Olsen, Norway) departing Manhattan on fall afternoon. http://www.karatzas.com

MV BALMORAL 4

Classy ‘old’ cruiseship MV ‘BALMORAL’ (built in 1988 at Meyer Werft, Germany, and operated by Fred Olsen, Norway) departing Manhattan on fall afternoon. Portside bow view detail. http://www.karatzas.com

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Classy ‘old’ cruiseship MV ‘BALMORAL’ (built in 1988 at Meyer Werft, Germany, and operated by Fred Olsen, Norway) departing Manhattan on fall afternoon. Portside stern view detail. http://www.karatzas.com

MV BALMORAL 6

Classy ‘old’ cruiseship MV ‘BALMORAL’ (built in 1988 at Meyer Werft, Germany, and operated by Fred Olsen, Norway) departing Manhattan on fall afternoon. House flag on chimney by Fred Olsen. http://www.karatzas.com

MV BALMORAL 7

Classy ‘old’ cruiseship MV ‘BALMORAL’ (built in 1988 at Meyer Werft, Germany, and operated by Fred Olsen, Norway) departing Manhattan on fall afternoon. http://www.karatzas.com

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Classy ‘old’ cruiseship MV ‘BALMORAL’ (built in 1988 at Meyer Werft, Germany, and operated by Fred Olsen, Norway) departing Manhattan on fall afternoon. Portside stern view detail. http://www.karatzas.com

MV BALMORAL 9

Classy ‘old’ cruiseship MV ‘BALMORAL’ (built in 1988 at Meyer Werft, Germany, and operated by Fred Olsen, Norway) departing Manhattan on fall afternoon. And, Statue of Liberty! http://www.karatzas.com

MV BALMORAL 10

Classy ‘old’ cruiseship MV ‘BALMORAL’ (built in 1988 at Meyer Werft, Germany, and operated by Fred Olsen, Norway) departing Manhattan on fall afternoon. http://www.karatzas.com

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Classy ‘old’ cruiseship MV ‘BALMORAL’ (built in 1988 at Meyer Werft, Germany, and operated by Fred Olsen, Norway) departing Manhattan on fall afternoon. And, Statue of Liberty! http://www.karatzas.com

MV BALMORAL 12

Classy ‘old’ cruiseship MV ‘BALMORAL’ (built in 1988 at Meyer Werft, Germany, and operated by Fred Olsen, Norway) departing Manhattan on fall afternoon. And, Statue of Liberty! http://www.karatzas.com

© 2013-2014 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.

MV ‘AIDAbella’

Posted on September 30, 2014 by Karatzas Marine Advisors & Co.

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Images of Cruiseship MV ‘AIDAbella’
(2,030 Berths, Cruiseship Vessel, Built 2008)

IDENTIFICATION: Launch Name was AIDAbella. Call Sign ICGS, IMO Number 9362542.Built at Meyer Werft, Italy Flagged, GL Classed, Length Overall of 251.89 m., Length Between Perpendiculars of 229.60 m., Draught of 7.30 m., Beam of 32.20 m., Gross Tonnage of 69,203, Moulded Depth of 9.60 m., Tonnage of 42,051 International Net and 8,627 Dwt (long). Engine Description 4 S.A. 9-cyl., Engine Model 9M43C MaK Engine, Speed of 21.80 kts, Heavy Fuel Oil. 2 Azimuth Propellors, 2 Bow Thruster(s) , 2 Stern Thruster(s).

OWNER / MANAGER DETAILS: Aida Cruises Ltd., company website: http://www.aida.de.

SPECIALIZED DETAILS: Total number of Passengers 2,500, 1025 Passenger Cabins, 2030 Passenger Berths, 13 Passenger Decks, 634 Crew.

MV AIDABELLA 1

Cruiseship MV ‘AIDABella’ (2,300 berths, built in 20o8 at Meyer Werft in Germany) departing New York on sunny fall afternoon. http://www.karatzas.com

MV AIDABELLA 2

Cruiseship MV ‘AIDABella’ (2,300 berths, built in 20o8 at Meyer Werft in Germany) departing New York on sunny fall afternoon. http://www.karatzas.com

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Cruiseship MV ‘AIDABella’ (2,300 berths, built in 20o8 at Meyer Werft in Germany) departing New York on sunny fall afternoon. http://www.karatzas.com

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Cruiseship MV ‘AIDABella’ (2,300 berths, built in 20o8 at Meyer Werft in Germany) departing New York on sunny fall afternoon. Portside bow view detail. http://www.karatzas.com

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Cruiseship MV ‘AIDABella’ (2,300 berths, built in 20o8 at Meyer Werft in Germany) departing New York on sunny fall afternoon. Portside stern view detail. http://www.karatzas.com

MV AIDABELLA 6

Cruiseship MV ‘AIDABella’ (2,300 berths, built in 20o8 at Meyer Werft in Germany) departing New York on sunny fall afternoon. Statue of Liberty. http://www.karatzas.com

MV AIDABELLA 7

Cruiseship MV ‘AIDABella’ (2,300 berths, built in 20o8 at Meyer Werft in Germany) departing New York on sunny fall afternoon. Statue of Liberty. http://www.karatzas.com

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Cruiseship MV ‘AIDABella’ (2,300 berths, built in 20o8 at Meyer Werft in Germany) departing New York on sunny fall afternoon. http://www.karatzas.com

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Cruiseship MV ‘AIDABella’ (2,300 berths, built in 20o8 at Meyer Werft in Germany) departing New York on sunny fall afternoon. http://www.karatzas.com

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Cruiseship MV ‘AIDABella’ (2,300 berths, built in 20o8 at Meyer Werft in Germany) departing New York on sunny fall afternoon. http://www.karatzas.com

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Cruiseship MV ‘AIDABella’ (2,300 berths, built in 20o8 at Meyer Werft in Germany) departing New York on sunny fall afternoon. http://www.karatzas.com

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Cruiseship MV ‘AIDABella’ (2,300 berths, built in 20o8 at Meyer Werft in Germany) departing New York on sunny fall afternoon. Portside bow view detail. http://www.karatzas.com

© 2013-2014 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.