Papenburg, 05.06.2002 - The first Northern European car ferry to feature such cruise ship facilities as an open deck swimming pool and cabins with either sea view balconies or terraces will be introduced by Brittany Ferries in the spring of 2004. It will operate on the company's routes from the UK to Spain and France, and between France and Ireland.

The company confirmed today (Wednesday June 5) that a contract to build the £100 million, 40,000 tons vessel, to be called Pont-Aven, has been signed with the German shipbuilders MEYER WERFT of Papenburg. The ship will carry 2,200 passengers, 650 cars and 20 lorries. Pont-Aven will be 185 metres long with a 31-metre beam and will offer more space per passenger than current ferries. A service speed of 27 knots will mean the existing 24-hour crossing time between Plymouth and Santander in North Spain will be reduced to under 20 hours.

The open deck pool and café will be constructed under a transparent dome that can be opened or closed depending on the weather. The 650 cabins will all have en suite facilities while the top suites will have balconies or terraces. Other on board features will include a range of dining opportunities in à la carte and self service restaurants, bistros and tea rooms, a central atrium with panoramic lifts, a shopping mall, and cocktail and cabaret bars. This September, Brittany Ferries will be introducing the £80 million 36,000 tons Mont St Michel, currently fitting out in Rotterdam, on its Portsmouth-Caen Channel route The company's Managing Director, David Longden said: "The arrival of these two new ships in the next 24 months will take ferry travel onto an even higher level in terms of comfort, quality and value for money, which our competitors will find hard to match. This new building confirms Brittany Ferries' total confidence in the future of ferry travel."

Brilliance of the Seas is leaving the Building Dock Hall

Papenburg, 31.05.2002 - After completing extensive machinery trials, the 90,090 GT cruise liner Brilliance of the Seas, the second vessel for the American cruise operator Royal Caribbean International (RCI) will finally leave the covered building dock of the MEYER WERFTshipyard on the evening of 31 May. The vessel will be further outfitted at the pier until the second weekend of June and will then start her transit down the River Ems to the Dutch port of Eemshaven from where more sea trials will be conducted. The river passage is scheduled for the period between the 8 June and 12 June 2002. The Brilliance of the Seas is the second ship of four being built at MEYER WERFT for RCI. The vessel is 293.2 m long and 32.2 m wide. She will reach an operating speed of more than 24 kts. 2,500 passengers can be accommodated in 1,056 cabins, and serviced by a crew of 858. Energy is provided by two gas turbines and one steam turbine. The propulsion system consists of two 20-MW Azipods. The Brilliance of the Seas features numerous outfitting highlights, one being the nine-storey Atrium which offers a view of the sea through a glass outside wall, even from glass-walled elevators. This spacious area counts among the most impressive ones on the vessel. The theatre extends over three storeys and has two balconies arranged on top of one another. It can accommodate abt. 1,000 guests, and is fitted with state-of-the-art digital audio, video and stage equipment. The ship also offers an extensive sports area. The upper deck will have a nine-hole golf course. Sports enthusiasts who want to stay in good shape during the cruise may tackle the 9-m high climbing wall foreseen on the rear side of the funnel. The Brilliance of the Seas will be delivered to the Owner at the beginning of July 2002 following the river Ems transit and the completion of the sea trials in the North Sea. Docking-out schedule Friday, 31 May 2002 abt. 18.00 h - Docking out begins abt. 19.00 h - Ship in front of building dock hall I Hauling ship to outfitting pier abt. 21.00 h - Ship berthed at outfitting pier Brilliance of the Seas - Main Particulars

First Step towards "Mobiloscope" Theme Park

Papenburg, 29.04.2002 - The number of tourists visiting the MEYER WERFT shipyard has been on a permanent rise. While completing their new productions halls, the shipyard has extended their Visitors' Centre for this reason, and now also offers a view into the large, new-built second building dock hall. Information on state-of-the-art shipbuilding and on cruising in general are presented as well. The Visitors' Centre does not only feature a mock-up cabin of the cruise liner "Norwegian Star," and various interesting films, but it also gives the vistors some insight into the shipyard's steel construction and the speical conditions for the transit of the vessels down the river Ems. In the previous two years, almost 200,000 visitors each toured the shipyard under the guidance of the Papenburg Tourist Association. In the same period more than 30,000 requests for a visit per year had to be declined due to insufficient capacities. More than 150,000 visit registrations for the year 2002 have been made so far; the limit of 250,000 visitors is likely to be exceeded this year. MEYER WERFT has decided to extend their Visitors' Centre, and to make it more professional, because it may be increased to become a module of the "Mobiloscope" Theme Park planned by the Papenburg Town Council. Moreover, the flood of visitors needs to be taken care of appropriately. Visits to the shipyard will continue to be organised by the Papenburg Tourist Association, as well as the relevant marketing activities, in close cooperation with MEYER WERFT. At present some 60 tour guides are committed to make a visit to the MEYER WERFT shipyard a pleasant and informative event. Both the Town of Papenburg and the regional area benefit highly from the many visitors to the yard. Ever since the number of visitors has started growing bly, hotels, restaurants and shops in Papenburg have developed positively. Most visitors are from North Rhine-Westphalia and the Hanover/Kassel area, but also from all parts of Germany and the neighbouring foreign countries. The layout of the Visitors' Centre is such that it can be extended indivdually, or as a module for the planned "Mobiloscope" Theme Park which forms part of Papenburg's tourism concept.

New Passenger Vessel with Increased Passenger Capacity

Papenburg, 27.02.2002 - On 26th February 2002 the MEYER WERFT shipyard in Papenburg/Germany delivered the 22nd passenger ship to the Directorate General of Sea Communication, Jakarta/Indonesia. Before delivery the 14,800 GT newbuilding was named Nggapulu by Mrs. Linda Amalia Sari, wife of the Indonesian Minister Agum Gumelar. Although Nggapulu looks like her predecessors she is different: She is the fourth in a new, technically advanced series of passenger ships for Indonesia featuring improved passenger capacities Nggapulu is 146.5 m long, 23.4 m wide and carries up to 2,170 passengers. Upon completion of this ship the yard will have built a total of 28 ships (22 passenger ships, 5 cargo/passenger ships and 1 gas tanker) for Indonesia. About 60 million passengers have been carried on Meyer ships in Indonesia to date. In addition, 3 ships with a carrying capacity of 500 passengers each were built in Surabaya/Indonesia in close cooperation with the Indonesian PT. PAL shipyard. These vessels - the first was completed in 1995, another two by October 1999 - operate as feeder ships to the vessels built in Papenburg. MEYER WERFT supplied the know-how, technical assistance and material packages. The cooperation between MEYER WERFT and the island state of Indonesia is one of the most successful German development projects. On 1, March 2002 the Nggapulu will finally leave Papenburg for Indonesia and is due to arrive at the Indonesian capital Jakarta approximately 3 weeks later. The vessel´s home port will be the Indonesian seaport of Manokwari. Technical Description of Nggapulu

Classification Rules and Regulations

• International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea, Consolidated Edition 1992 and Amendments 1994 for Long International Voyage
• International Load Line Convention 1966 and applicable supplements
• International Tele-Communication, Radio Telegraphy Rules and GMDSS Area A3
• MARPOL 1973 and Protocol 1978 (Annex I, IV and V), Amendment 1984 und Resolution MEPC.60(33)
• International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea 1972 and applicable Amendments
• International Convention on Tonnage Measurement of Ships 1969, London
• Indonesian Merchant Marine Rules and Regulations

Accommodation The interior design is typically Indonesian and consists of incombustible material. All paints, pictures and other wall decorations were chosen by Indonesian architects. Passenger Cabins The passengers are accommodated as follows: 12 first-class S passengers in 6 double cabins on deck 6 36 first-class A passengers in 18 double cabins on deck 6 56 first-class B passengers in 14 4-berth cabins on deck 6 2066 improved economy class passengers on decks 2-6 2170 passengers in total Public Rooms For the first-class passengers one restaurant and bar are located on deck 6. The restaurant is served by a pantry. For the catering of the first and improved economy class passengers 2 galleys are provided on decks 4 and 5. The galleys and pantries are connected with the restaurant by a food lift. The galleys also serve the officers´ and petty officers´ messrooms (decks 6/3) as well as the crew´s messroom (deck 3). The restaurant is located aft, whereas the passenger cabins are situated in the forward part. The mosque on deck 7 deserves a special mention. Crew Cabins The officers are accommodated in outer cabins on decks 7 and 8 and the other crew on deck 3. Passenger Entrances 2 passenger accesses each are provided port and starboard on deck 4. Safety Equipment For the safety of the passengers and crew, 14 motor lifeboats and 50 liferafts with a total capacity of 1,740 and 1,250 persons respectively are provided on board among other facilities, meeting the highest requirements of SOLAS 1992/94. The ship is divided into 4 fire zones. A smoke and firedetecting system is installed throughout the vessel. A CO2 firefighting system is provided in the engine rooms and cargo holds, while a sprinkler system is fitted in all other areas of the vessel. Moreover, each location can be reached by a minimum of two fire hydrants. In addition, fire alarm can be manually released in all areas of the ship. All fire alarms are connected to a central fire alarm system located on the bridge, with optical and acoustical indications. Closing of all fire dooors will be manually released on the bridge Furthermore the ship is subdivided into 13 watertight compartments, with all watertight doors closed and opened electro-hydraulically from the bridge, and hand-hydraulically from above the bulkhead deck and on both sides of the doors. In the event of flooding water sensors will automatically close the doors. A central public address system serves as a calling and alarm system as well as a 4-programme music system. In the case of alarm the necessary signal strength is guaranteed by cross-cabling even if one amplifier fails. Monitoring System A monitoring system make Vista Alarm by Stein Sohn was installed. The system consists of a central station and 5 self-sufficient substations in the engine room. The general monitoring criteria are displayed on 2 monitors in the engine control room and 1 monitor with control consoles on the bridge. In addition the exhaust gas temperatures as well as the contents of the fresh water, lubricating oil and fuel oil tanks are monitored and graphed. Nautical Instruments The scope of the nautical equipment meets the SOLAS GMDSS AREA A3 requirements and comprises magnetic compass, gyro compass/autopilot, radar X-band, radar S-band, echo sounder, log, GPS navigator, Sat Com B system, and MF/HF radio plant. Propulsion and Manoeuvring Aids The ship is propelled by a twin engine plant with reduction gears and controllable pitch propellers. Engine make: MaK 4-stroke diesel engines, type 8M 601C. The engines are resiliently mounted and are capable of developing an output of 8,520 kW (11,585 HP) at 428 rpm each. The engines are designed to operate on diesel oil. The controllable pitch propeller plant was supplied by Lips, the gearboxes by Renk. Manoeuvrability is enhanced by the installation of a bow thruster plant with controllable pitch propeller of 735 kW (1,000 hp) and a thrust of about 11 tons. Supply and Discharge Systems Electrical power is provided by 4 diesel generator sets (882 kW = 1,200 hp at 750 rpm each) with a generator capacity of 1000 kVA each as well as 1 emergency generator (257 kW/350 hp) with a capacity of 270 kVA. Altogether approximately 200 km of cable were laid. 2 evaporators with a capacity of 75 t/24 h have been provided for the freshwater supply . 3 biological sewage plants are capable of handling all the waste water. An incinerator with a daily capacity of 1.1 tons of oil sludge and 1.3 tons of solid waste respectively has been provided for waste removal. Air-conditioning Plant The air conditioning and other ventilation systems meet the requirements of the vessel´s trade range. The air conditioning plant is designed for an outside temperature of 32 ̊C at 85% relative humidity and an inside temperature of 26 ̊C at 60 % relative humidity. The air conditioning zones are divided according to the fire zones. In order to fulfill the aforesaid climatic conditions, a cooling capacity of 2,000 kW is required. The vessel is supplied with approximately 160,000 m³ of conditioned air per hour. Satellite TV System The vessel is equipped with a satellite TV system allowing the direct transmission of TV programmes from the satellite to the ship.

Serenade of the Seas for Royal Caribbean

Papenburg, 18th February 2002 - The first of 66 blocks of the new cruise vessel Serenade of the Seas (90,090 gt) for Royal Caribbean International was lifted into position in the covered building dock of the MEYER WERFT Shipyard in Papenburg/Germany. In the presence of the yard´s board member Bernard Meyer and project manager Jarmo Laakso Royal Caribbeans Senior Vice President marine operations Harri Kulovaara laid the "lucky coin" before the first block of the new ship was lowered down onto the keel blocks by the yard´s 600-ton crane. The block had a weight of almost 400 tons, a length of 20 metres, a breadth of 30 metres and an height of 8,5 metres. The Serenade of the Seas is the third of four luxury cruise ships to be built for Royal Caribbean International. The vessel will have a length overall of 293 metres, makes a speed of more than 24 knots and will be capable of carrying max. 2500 passengers in 1050 cabins. Like her sister vessels "Radiance and "Brilliance of the Seas" the new ship will be fitted with two podded drives. The propellers will be directly driven by electric motors installed in a pod under the ship´s hull. Two environmentally friendly and smokeless gas turbines will provide the vessel with electric power for the propulsion and hotel operation. Due to the special combustion process the nitrogen oxide content of the exhaust gases from the gas-oil operated turbines is very low. Delivery of the new passenger cruise vessel is scheduled to take place in autumn 2003. Serenade of the Seas - Main Particulars

MEYER WERFT delivers Norwegian Star

On 31 October 2001 the MEYER WERFT shipyard will deliver the 92,000 GT cruise liner Norwegian Star to Norwegian Cruise Line (Miami, USA) in the Dutch port of Eemshaven.

The Norwegian Star is the first of two cruise liners the Papenburg-based MEYER WERFT is building for Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL). NCL is a subsidiary of the Asian cruise line operator Star Cruises. On Norwegian Star NCL's "freestyle cruising concept" links modern event gastronomy with a luxurious outfitting and furnishing meeting state-of-the-art technical demands.

In addition to the new design, this luxury liner offers the passengers numerous special features as well as high convenience. Almost 70% of the cabins are outside cabins, most of which have their own private balconies. Over and above this NCL offers their passengers an outstanding service guaranteed by their 1,100 crew members. The diesel-electric podded drive, interactive communication systems and a sophisticated stage technology ensure safety and entertainment according to the state-of-the-art standard of technology.

After delivery, the Norwegian Star will leave the Dutch port of Eemshaven heading for Miami (USA). The public presentation and naming ceremony of the vessel will take place in Florida. Then the cruise liner will pass the Panama Canal to start her maiden voyage from Miami to Los Angeles. The first "regular" cruise will start from Hawaii on 16 December 2001. From there the vessel will go into cruise service off Hawaii, from where she will operate seven-day cruises in the Pacific isles.

Norwegian Star - Main Particulars

The ship was designed in close cooperation with the Owners, and was optimized by means of computer calculations and model tests. The sleek lines of the vessel with its 15 decks as well as the novel podded drive ensure outstanding manoeuvring and sea-keeping characteristics as well as low sound and vibration levels.

Cabins The Norwegian Star has a total of 1,120 passenger cabins, of which 359 are inside cabins and 761 outside cabins. Apart from the four different cabin categories also 26 suites and 107 mini-suites are available.

Suites The suites are located on the upper decks of the ship. All suites have private balconies and are subdivided into five categories:

The Studio Suite and the Deluxe Cabins feature a combined living and sleeping area. The Junior Suite, which is more spacious, comprises a living area and a combined sleeping/bathroom area. From the shower the passenger enjoys a free view on the ship since the shower is provided directly on the balcony. The bathroom also comprises a whirlpool.

The Executive Suite features a spacious living area consisting of a sofa corner and a dining corner. The bathroom is equipped with a whirlpool and a shower. From the bathroom the walk-in wardrobe is directly accessible.

The sleeping room has a "King Size" bed and an additional connection to the forward balcony. By means of an intercommunicating door the suite can be extended to include the neighbouring Studio Suite in case it has been booked at the same time. The two Penthouse Suites on deck 13 have a living space of 220 square metres each and feature their own gardens as well as spacious "roof terraces."

Cabins Three different types of standard cabins are available on board, which are the inside cabins, outside cabins and balcony cabins. All passenger cabins are equipped with their own bathrooms, colour TV's, telephones, safes, individual temperature control units and Internet connections. Moreover, there are 20 cabins for passengers with disabilitites. These cabins are very spacious and meet the requirements of handicapped persons.

Total cabins/suites on board:

Public Spaces

"Atrium" (Deck 7-15) The focal point of the vessel. It is here at the reception desk where the passengers have their first rendezvous with the superliner. In the Terrace Café on deck 7 the finest sorts of coffee are served. The latest events and presentations can be shown on a huge show display on the "hanging balconies" of deck 8. In addition a selection of exclusive drinks and small culinary delicacies is available. The Cyber C@fé on deck 9 offers permanent access to the World Wide Web. The boutiques in the Atrium have rich choices on offer. The view goes up to the shell-shaped glass roof on deck 15.

"Cabaret Lounge" (Deck 6) This is an exclusively furnished space with abt. 400 easy chairs and sofas as well as a stage and a dance floor. In the Cabaret Lounge music shows or other small show events are presented.

"Dazzles" (Deck 7) The onboard shopping mile: here one can go shopping in an area almost 700 square metres large, and can afterwards get some rest in the café. Anything the passenger might crave is on offer here, from clothes to toiletry and perfume articles to souvenirs.

Stardust Lounge (Deck 5-7) The theatre located in the foreship extends over three decks and offers the 1,034 passengers many of the most famous Broadway shows, musicals and theatre performances. Access to the Show Lounge is through arcade walkways.

Karaoke / Disco (Deck 7) The furnishing of the Karaoke Bar is reminiscent of a circus where the guests turn into actors and indulge in karaoke. One can refine one's karaoke skills in one of the private rooms. When the guests have tuned to the music at the Karaoke Bar, they can shake a leg in the adjacent disco, which offers a modern ambience.

Photo Gallery (Deck 7) In the Photo Gallery the passengers can purchase the photos of the evenings' events.

Japanese Restaurant "Ginza" (Deck 7) In this restaurant the passenger is faced with a rich choice of culinaries. It is possible to watch the menus being prepared in the open kitchen in way of the entrance area. At the Sushi Bar the choice can be made directly from a conveyor belt. The passenger can also watch the cooking skills of the Japanese in the Tepan Yaki, and can then enjoy their delicacies.

Versailles Restaurant (Deck 6) The furnishing and outfitting of the main restaurant follows the "Versailles" style. It provides seating for 500 guests which, thanks to the flexible table shapes, can be arranged in many different ways. The menu comprises traditional American and European cuisine. The special impression of this restaurant is further enhanced by the all-over stern window design. The restaurants in the middle section of the ship on deck 6 have an international flair. "Bellini" offers you a culinary experience in Italy, "Gatsby's" takes you to the USA, "Le Bistro" spreads a French flair, while "The Soho" invites you to indulge in international seafood.

The Red Lion & Blue Lagoon (Deck 7) The seventh deck accommodates a traditional English style pub. This area features heavy leather sofas, dart boards and billiard tables, and a large monitor wall where current sports events are broadcast. Across from the pub the "Blue Lagoon" grill has nice snacks on offer.

Health Club - Fitness Centre (Deck 11/12) The recreation area offers the guests a complete wellness programme, with a spacious reception area, indoor pool, whirlpool, Japanese pool, saunas, steam baths, massage rooms, hairdresser salons and a fitness centre offering state-of-the-art equipment.

Spinnaker Lounge (Deck 12) On the roof of the ship in the forward area a Panorama Lounge with conservatory character is provided. The focus of this area is the bar which is the longest on the ship. An observation portal allows the passenger to watch the performance on the stage. A show stage, which can also be used as a dance floor, is surrounded by sofa arrangements. Two adjacent rooms offer space for private parties or conferences.

Market Café (Deck 12) In the self-service restaurant on deck 12 the passenger may choose from a large selection of foods and beverages. From the interior, which is well-tuned in colour, there is a fantastic view of the sea. To make sure that the little guests are not missed out either, there is a special "Kids Counter" which also offers different foods.

Meeting Area, Cinema and Library (Deck 12/13) The high-quality furnished meeting area with its four conference rooms on deck 12 and two conference rooms on deck 12 and 13 allow meetings or presentations to be held. After that one can watch the latest films in the cinema, or enjoy reading a book in the more quiet atmosphere of the library.

Kids and Teens Areas (Deck 12 / 13) Adjacent to the pool there is a 450 square metre large teenager area which offers entertainment for the children on board. In the Video Arcade (deck 12) the young guests can prove their skills at the latest electronic entertainment equipment. On starboard side there is a teenager disco. Cool drinks and delicacies are offered from the Juice Bar and the Ice Cream Bar. In the children's playroom on deck 13 the young ones can frolic around in a "soft play area" and play at the computers.

"The Oasis" Pool Area (Deck 12) The main pool area of the ship comprises the pool, two water slides and four whirlpools. The sunbathing areas are arranged on different levels. Deck 14 accommodates the "Beer Garden" which offers a nice view of the total pool area of the ship.

Kids' Pool (Deck 12) This is a pool area merely designed for kids that features a varied playground. Also two water slides are provided especially meeting kids' demands

Staircases All three staircases are equipped with four elevators each, allowing the passenger to attend the various events and attractions within a very short time. Moreover, the four glass lifts in the centre staircase provide a great overview of the focal point of the luxury liner.

Engineering, Supply and Disposal

Safety Systems The Norwegian Star is divided into seven main fire zones. She complies with the rules of a two-compartment vessel and is designed in accordance with the latest IMO regulations. The vessel is provided with six tenders and 14 lifeboats as well as two fast-rescue boats. Other than that, six so-called "marine evacuation systems" have been installed, which, in case of emergency, allow fast evacuation via chutes.

Propulsion System and Electric Power Supply Four diesel generators with a 14,000-KW output each are provided for power generation. The MAN B&W type 14V48/60 diesel engines can be operated both with diesel oil and heavy fuel oil. The generators (supplied by ABB) provide a voltage of 11,000 v. The ship is propelled by means of two azipods with an output of 20,000 KW each. Their 360* efficiency provides the vessel with outstanding manoeuvring capabilities. The new propulsion system also ensures stable and quiet sea-keeping characteristics and an extremely low vibration level on board.

Integrated Bridge System The Norwegian Star is equipped with an integrated bridge system type NACOS 65-4 supplied by STN Atlas Marine Electronics. This system includes all components which ensure safe and comfortable navigation even in much-frequented and narrow waters. The main components are two multi pilots which allow the radar screen, the electronic sea chart and important data of the ship to be displayed on one monitor. All bridge units are fitted with high-resolution colour monitors, making it easier for the navigator to distinguish between the various symbols used.

Stage Equipment The theatre is provided with a sophisticated stage equipment. The lower machinery consists of a rotary platform. Moreover nine lifts have been installed which can be operated on stage level. The upper machinery comprises a total of 11 rails, three of which serve for the effect illumination, while eight rail systems are provided for the curtains. All systems are computer-controlled and can be operated from various positions.

TV-System The Norwegian Star is fitted with an interactive aerial network applying ATM technique with glass fibre and CAT5 cables. This system allows the passenger to help creating his own TV programme (Pay-TV, TV shopping etc.).

Manoeuvring Aids To ensure optimum manoeuvrability, the Norwegian Star is equipped with two azipods (see propulsion system) and three bow thrusters, all of which are operable via a joystick. In addition the vessel can be manoeuvred by means of a dynamic positioning system (DP system), which keeps the vessel in the given position. By way of the defined position the system allows, for instance, automatic berthing of the vessel.

Galleys The catering of both guests and crew on the Norwegian Star is done from seven galleys and various pantries and bars. Apart from the bakery on deck 3 and the main galley on deck 6 the vessel features a crew galley on deck 5, a Chinese galley on deck 6 as well as a Japanese galley on deck 7 and a so-called Lido galley on deck 12. All areas where food is handled meet the strict demands of the American health authority USPH. To allow food to be quickly stored during laytimes of the vessel in the harbour, all stores and cold stores can be accessed by electric elevating trucks.

Water Supply and Discharge On board of Norwegian Star up to 2,7000 m3 (= 2,7000.000 l) of potable water can be produced per day. The potable water is generated by means of three evaporators and a reverse osmosis system. Attention is paid to reducing water consumption, for instance, by collecting condensed water from the air conditioning system and using it in the laundry. The hot water circuit is heated with steam. In addition potable water can be taken onboard from bunker stations ashore.

Sewage System The sewage water is collected in four vacuum systems through a piping system. It can be temporarily stored in tanks, if necessary. The sewage water produced is treated in four biological processing systems prior to being discharged.

Waste Handling System The waste produced on board is separated into recyclable and non-recyclable as well as burnable and non-burnable waste. The waste is either temporarily stored and later disposed of ashore, or burned in 2 waste incinerators.

Air Conditioning System The air conditioning system of the Norwegian Star is suitable for worldwide operation and guarantees a constant and comfortable atmospheric environment at outside temperatures between -5*C and 35*C. All told, the 284 air conditioning units on board handle an hourly air volume of abt. 3,070.000 m3.