Royal Caribbean International\u2019s Harmony of the Seas, featuring W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 engines, propulsion equipment, exhaust scrubber systems, W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 NACOS Platinum navigation and dynamic positioning systems, as well as W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 CCTV systems and various electrical & automation solutions, is now in commercial operation.<\/p>\n
The \u2018Harmony of the Seas\u2019 has also been included in a service agreement between W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 and Royal Caribbean covering technical management and monitoring under W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 Genius services. The ship was delivered from the yard on May 12. With a length of 362 metres the ship, which was built at the STX France shipyard in the French port of Saint-Nazaire, is the world\u2019s largest cruise vessel.<\/p>\n
W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 has also provided the engines and thrusters to the vessel\u2019s sister ships, the Oasis of the Seas and the Allure of the Seas, thus emphasising the trust and cooperation that exists between W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 and Royal Caribbean International.<\/p>\n
\u201cW\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 congratulates both Royal Caribbean and STX France on this milestone delivery of the world\u2019s largest cruise ship. We are proud to have been selected to provide a comprehensive scope of W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 solutions and we wish good luck and success for the vessel throughout its lifecycle,\u201d says Fred Danska, Director, Cruise Business, W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 Marine Solutions.<\/p>\n
The Harmony of the Seas is powered by four 12-cylinder W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 46F engines and two 16-cylinder W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 46F engines, featuring best-in-class fuel economy, and outstanding power-to-weight and power-to-space ratios. For effective manoeuvring, the ship has four W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 CT3500 transverse thrusters.<\/p>\n
The two W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 hybrid scrubber systems represent the world\u2019s biggest marine exhaust scrubber installation so far. They feature the latest in exhaust cleaning technology thus minimising sulphur oxide (SOx) emissions and allowing the vessel to comply with emission control regulations around the world. W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 hybrid scrubber system solutions have the flexibility to operate in both open and closed loop using seawater to remove SOx from the exhaust.<\/p>\n
The W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 NACOS Platinum navigation and dynamic positioning systems are a popular choice of cruise ship operators and feature highly advanced integrated navigation technology. Other electrical & automation solutions have been provided by W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 Funa for this vessel, including a house light dimming system for all public venues, a dimming system for the suites, and a low resolution LED wall for the theatre.<\/p>\n