Norwegian Cruise Line has announced that the line’s newest and most innovative ship to this point, Norwegian Breakaway, successfully completed her technical and nautical sea trials which came about off the coast of Norway and Denmark.
Over the process several days beginning on March 25th, Norwegian Breakaway underwent a sequence of stringent tests to evaluate various nautical and technical elements, including the ship’s speed, manoeuvrability, and more.
In order to evaluate the ship’s speed, the Captain, navigational officers and representatives from MEYER WERFT tested all the various power outputs for the propellers.
The speed was then adjusted to numerous levels at each power output level.
Every speed test that Norwegian Breakaway underwent was successful and exceeded the necessary technical specifications.
To demonstrate the agility of the ship, Norwegian Breakaway performed a “Williamson’s Turn,” to figure out how well the ship will be ready to turn around within the event of an on board emergency.
The “Zig Zag” test was also conducted to illustrate the ship’s ability to rapidly manoeuvre faraway from danger ahead, while still maintaining its forward course.
Norwegian Breakaway passed either one of these important tests successfully.
Norwegian Breakaway also executed a successful “Turning Circle” test it’s conducted by powering the ship at full speed ahead after which quickly turning at the azipods, the ship’s propulsion units, to observe the behaviour of the vessel.
When conducting the Turning Circle test, a undeniable minimum diameter is needed so that they can prove the ship’s seaworthiness and Norwegian Breakaway successfully executed all tests.
A “Crash Test” was also performed.
This test is conducted by running the ship full steam ahead after which quickly reversing the azipods for you to assess the ship’s stoppage capabilities.
The stoppage is monitored with regards to time and distance and Norwegian Breakaway exceeded each of the standards set.
Finally, noise and vibration tests were performed to make sure that there’s proper insulation between all staterooms, corridors and public areas.
Wind levels on Norwegian Breakaway’s pool deck and The Waterfront, the ship’s outdoor dining and recreational area, were also assessed.
Norwegian’s nautical team reported that the conditions for Norwegian Breakaway’s sea trials were extraordinary, and that the ship successfully completed all the important tests and trials that were conducted.
With the ocean trials now complete, the on board operations team will continue the ship’s hooked up, getting Norwegian’s newest ship able to receive guests for a sequence of inaugural events and transatlantic voyage.
Following those events, the most important cruise ship to ever be constructed in Germany will sail seven-night cruises (nine-night fly-cruises) from Ny city to Bermuda through to October 2013.
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