Norwegian Breakaway will incorporate a number of emission reducing, energy saving and enhanced safety systems which will be in use when the ship is delivered on April 25, 2013.
“Being environmentally conscious is of the utmost importance to us at Norwegian as we have demonstrated with our state of the art environment practices and technology in place across our fleet,” said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line’s Chief Executive Officer. “Norwegian Breakaway features a number of environmentally friendly attributes in line with our Eco-Smart Cruising philosophy. We are proud that with these technologies we continue to lead the way in ship innovation and reduction of our carbon footprint.”
Emission Reducing Features
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Norwegian Breakaway is equipped with a new generation of ABB XO
Azipods, that are smaller and more streamlined, which, together with a
new Azipod Dynamic Optimizing system, will enhance steering and turning
angles, leading to a saving in fuel and reduction in emissions. The
Azipods are also equipped with a featured called an “x-tail,” which
reduces fuel consumption even further.
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Through Advanced Computional Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations, the
underwater hull has been optimised to provide the least resistance for
the average speed of the ship’s planned itineraries, enhancing the
ship’s speed/power ratio by 20 percent.
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The ship will also increase its energy efficiency and, therefore,
reduce emissions, through the use of the latest generation of
silicon-based antifouling paint on the ship’s hull.
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Features on the bridge include a trim optimisation system from Eniram
that collects data over time and optimises the trim at different
loading and speed conditions, while taking weather and wave elements
into consideration. In addition, the NAPA voyage optimization system
helps to plan the ship’s cruise in more intelligent ways, such as taking
currents, engine configuration and weather into account.
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Norwegian Breakaway has been outfitted with a new system called Pure
Dry that recovers fuel oil from waste oil; thus reducing the amount of
waste oil that will be disposed of ashore.
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Heat recovery is another priority in energy savings and, on Norwegian Breakaway, it is implemented on the freshwater and diesel generators. These heat exchangers, along with waste heat exchangers from the main engines, can be used in other sources on board, such as to heat potable water.
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Norwegian is the first cruise line to install a galley energy
management system, known as GEM, from Almaco. The system will
automatically turn on the ship’s ovens at scheduled times, allowing the
chefs to better manage their kitchens throughout the day and further
increase energy efficiency.
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Norwegian Breakaway includes an advanced remote control system for
the staterooms. This system allows for power, air conditioning and
lighting to be switched off remotely when guests are not in their
staterooms.
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The majority of lighting in the public spaces of Norwegian Breakaway
is LED, in order to increase the ship’s energy efficiency.
Enhanced Elements
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The ship features an all-new mustering tracking system for both guest and crew mustering via Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs).
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A state-of-the-art water ballast treatment system supplied by Alfa
Laval has been installed on Norwegian Breakaway, a first among
Norwegian’s fleet.
About Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 46-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to “Cruise Like a Norwegian” on one of 11 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named “Europe’s Leading Cruise Line” by the World Travel Awards for the fifth consecutive year.
Norwegian Cruise Line’s largest and most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship, Norwegian Epic, debuted in June 2010 and has been named “Best Overall Cruise Ship” by the readers of Travel Weekly two years in a row and “Best Ship for Sea Days” by Cruise Critic. Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of Blue Man Group, appearing for the first time at sea on Norwegian Epic, as well as the official cruise line of Legends in Concert, The Second City®, Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos, and Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids. Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner is also featured on board Norwegian Epic as the first show of its kind at sea under a big top.
The Company has two 4,000-passenger vessels, Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway, under construction for delivery in April 2013 and January 2014, along with one larger “Breakaway Plus” vessel for delivery in fall 2015. Known as New York’s ship, Norwegian Breakaway will be the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city, sailing to Bermuda for the summer beginning May 12, 2013. Norwegian Breakaway’s features include hull art by legendary artist Peter Max, seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian, bakery by Buddy Valastro, star of the TLC series “Cake Boss,” and fitness classes and a retrospective display from the ship’s iconic godmothers, the Rockettes®. The entertainment lineup includes three Broadway shows: Rock of Ages, Burn the Floor and Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner: Jungle Fantasy. Sister ship Norwegian Getaway, the largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami, will sail Eastern Caribbean voyages beginning in February 2014. Sailings for both vessels are now on sale.
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