Norwegian Cruise Line takes delivery of “Norwegian Epic”
24. June 2010
| Editorial staff Ship&Offshore
At 153,000 gt, the “Norwegian Epic” is one of the largest vessels ever constructed in St. Nazaire and thus represents a major milestone for STX.
The “Norwegian Epic”, classed by Det Norske Veritas, features a propulsion system with induction motors fed by PWM converters. The electric propulsion plant is driven by six diesel engines from MaK-Caterpillar of type 12M43C, providing an overall 80.4 MW for a speed of 22.5 knots.
The 329.5m long and 40.5m wide “Norwegian Epic” will be named after a transatlantic crossing to New York. From July 10th, she will provide alternating seven-day Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries from Miami.
