The 'North
Star', a jewel-shaped, glass capsule will lift cruise passengers 91 meters above sea
level before swinging out over the sea for this first-of-its-kind guest
experience. Crane supplier MacGregor is going
to provide Royal Caribbean International's first Quantum-class ship, Quantum of
the Seas, with the viewing pod. This will be a first for cruise ships. Fourteen
guests and one crew member can be accommodated in the 7.1-ton viewing gondola,
which will be fitted with a stabilizing system designed to provide a
comfortable ride for guests. MacGregor, the crane supplier said "All crane
movements will be smooth and immediate, with step less speed control, essential
for this type of guest experience. It is also important that the experience is
as quiet as possible, so the main power pack will be rubber-suspended to minimize
vibrations and noise transmission; the crane housing will also be isolated to
minimize noise. Given the vessel's cruising areas, the system is fitted with an
air-type cooler to keep the crane's hydraulic oil at a moderate temperature
even in very hot ambient conditions, which ensures a long oil life and reliable
crane performance."
The 16-deck, 4,180-passenger Quantum of the Seas ship is
currently under construction at German shipyard, Meyer Werft and is scheduled
to cross from Southampton to New York in autumn 2014. The vessel is then
expected to depart New York from her Cape Liberty homeport for 7 to
12-night itineraries during the winter 2014-15 season. Quantum-class sister
ship Anthem of the Seas is expected to debut in spring 2015.
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