BLACK WATCH
imo 7108930
Owned by: Fred Olsen Cruise Lines - UK
Former names: Star Odyssey(1994-1996) - Westward (1991-1994)- Royal Viking Star (1972-1991)
Sisterships: Albatros - Boudicca
| Acquired by Fred Olsen in 2006 as Star Odyssey from Royal Cruise Line. Entered service for Fred Olsen nov.1996 |
| Ship stretched in 1981 by added a midshipsection of 27,7 m. at Seebeckwerft-Bremerhaven |
| Black Watch arrived at Blohm+Voss shipyard on Wednesday april 20-2005 where she is undergoing a major refit to reduce noise and vibration levels which will take 57 days to complete. She will receive a completely new driving system with four MAN 7L32/40 diesel engines, each with 3,500 kW and 750 rpm. The German company is also supplying two new Renk gear units and two Gensets for the power supply. Extensive modification will also be carried out on safety devices, cabins and public areas including the installation of four new suites and a new library. The swimming pool area on the aftship will also be modernized. Black Watch heads back to Southampton to start her 2005 summer cruise programme. |
Entered service: 1972 - Refits: 1981-2005/06 - Gross tonnage: 28.613 - Pass. cap. lower beds: 804 - All berths: 868 - Passenger decks: 8 - Length: 205,46 m.- Beam: 25,22 m. - Main propulsion : 4 dieselengines make MAN type 7L32/40 total output 14.000 kW. - 2 Controllable pitch propellers - Max.speed: 21 knots - Built: Wärtsilä - Finland - Yard no. 395 - Classification: DNV - Flag: Bahamas
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