two fast missile craft of the Hamina-class
for delivery in 2005 and 2006. The prototype Hamina was built in 1998, followed by
the “Tornio” in 2003. The two following
vessels will complete the Finnish Navy´s
“Squadron 2000”. The missile boat measurements are: 51 m length, 8.5 m beam,
1.7 m draught and a displacement of 236 t.
The hull is of aluminium and light weight composite materials are used e.g. in the superstructure. Propulsion is provided by high
speed diesels and two water jets, which give
the vessel a speed of over 30 knots.The vessels are in production in the Rauma yard, as
well as the conversion of the “Hamina”, including installation of combat systems.
The conversion of the Enchantment
of the Seas includes lengthening of the ship
by building a 22,2 meter midbody, cutting,
inserting and joining of the midbody, as well
as final outfitting, powering up and recomissioning of the ship. After the lengthening,
the ship will be 301.8 metres overall, and
will have 151 additional passanger cabins.
The project also includes an extensive
public area revitalisation program.
The midbody will be built in the Turku
yard and the lengthening will take place in
summer 2005 while the cruise ship is being drydocked at the Keppel Verolme
Shipyard in Rotterdam.
In December 2004 Aker Finnyards
and Star Cruises-owned NCL Corporation
Ltd signed a Letter of Intent about building
a 89,000 GT Panamax-cruise vessel. It also
includes an option for a second ship.
Recent deliveries
Last year´s deliveries from Aker Finnyards
were dominated by large passenger vessels.
On 9 February 2004 the cruise vessel Carnival Miracle was handed over to
Carnival Corporation from the Helsinki
yard. She is the sixth cruise ship of the Panamax-size Spirit-class for Carnival Cruise
Lines (four ships) and Costa Crociere (two
ships). The first ship in the series, Costa
Atlantica, was delivered in year 2000. Carnival Spirit and Carnival Pride were delivered in 2001, Carnival Legend in 2002 and
Costa Mediterranea followed in 2003.
Due to an exceptionally large share
of cabins with balconies – 70 per cent of all
the staterooms on board – Carnival
Miracle and her sister ships have set a new
standard for cruise ship accommodation.
One of the main features on board is
the Metropolis Atrium, stretching over ten
decks.The three deck high Phantom lounge
seats some 1,160 guests. The main restaurant Bacchus Restaurant is two decks high
and seats altogether some 1,300 guests.The
galley is positioned below the restaurant
and the service personnel move between
the decks by escala ѽ