Refit

Life saving appliances service Coatings on hull and superstructure Dry docking and underwater inspection Overhaul 2 main engines Service third main engine Regulatory survey items Renew passenger lounge carpet

Propulsion System Upgrade

A New, Stronger Propulsion System 4 x new azimuthing thrusters RR US 175 CPP LRS Ice Class 1A Nozzles 2 x spare azimuthing thrusters Allow rapid change out New shaft lines with torque protection device Refit electric propulsion motors New control systems from Bridge to Engine Room Additional power management and alarm monitoring capabilities.

Challenges
Original return date: 5 April 2007
Late equipment delivery * Incorrectly machined thrusters flanges * Incorrectly machined coupling hubs * Welding errors on counter flanges * Requirement to test fit all drives Training and testing prior to return

New Return date: 25 April 2007

* Late due to outside supplier

New Thrusters