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   The MV Discovery    
       
 

 
  MV Discovery was deliberately designed to sail to a variety of destinations far and wide across the globe. Solidly constructed and with a deeper-than-average draft, she is as comfortable sailing the Pacific as she is mastering the waters of the Antarctic. Her speed and stability mean she is versatile, while her size makes her large enough to provide all the luxuries you'd anticipate and nimble enough to be welcomed in some of the more exotic and exclusive places around the world. Discovery sails with five to six hundred passengers. With room to accommodate many more, we decided, instead, to give you the extra space. It means you can enjoy the same attentive service you might find on a smaller vessel, be it on board or ashore. And, while you benefit from our experience of taking on long voyages, you'll also benefit from the same price advantages you'd find on most larger ships.  
   

   

 

 
   

 

 

 

 
   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
   
BUILT BY Rheinstahl Nordseewerke GMBH, Emden , Germany .

RE-FURBISHED 2001 – 2003, under the supervision of ship designers A&M Katzourakis

REGISTRATION Bermuda

PASSENGER CAPACITY 750 (maximum)

CREW/STAFF CAPACITY 315

CONSTRUCTION With spacious public areas and abundant open deck spaces and promenades of the traditional transatlantic passenger liners. Full autonomy for worldwide cruising with ample capacity to cover long distances without reprovisioning of food, fuel and fresh water.

DATA GRT 20,216
Tons NRT 7,890
Tons Length 553,57
Feet Beam 80,71
Feet Decks 10
Max Draft 25,26 Feet
Cruising Speed 17.5 Knots
Maximum Speed 20 Knots

MAIN ENGINES 4 Fiat C4210SS at 4,500 HP (each)
Total output 18,000 HP.

PROPELLERS 2 Four blade, Kamewa controllable pitch propellers.

STABILIZERS Fitted with Denny Brown AEG D type fins (3,9 x 1,8m) producing 90% roll reduction at a speed of18 knots.

AIR CONDITIONING New equipment and distribution system throughout the ship. Capable of producing an average of 10-15 air changes per hour in public spaces under tropical conditions. Individual temperature and pressure control in every cabin.

ELECTRICAL CURRENT 110v/220v AC 60 HZ

GENERATORS 3 Fiat Type B 308 ESS sets at 1,200kw each.
1 Fiat Type B 306 ESS set at 900kw

AUTONOMY Fuel storage for 10,000 nautical miles at average cruising speed. Refrigerated and dry storage facilities for over 1000 persons for an extensive period. Potable water-making capacity of approx 250 tons/24 hours by means of three flash evaporators and one reverse osmosis plant.

STEAM PLANT Two auxiliary boilers combined with two exhaust gas boilers produce approx 7,500kw steam for all services onboard

COMMUNICATIONS Equipped with the latest radio and satellite communication systems including internet connection. Worldwide telephone capability from each cabin.

NAVIGATION Fitted with new, state of the art navigational equipment.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Complies with all 1992 "Marpol" specifications for waste management. Fitted with a U.S developed. Omnipur" system for waste water treatment. Solid refuse is managed through pulpers, grinders, crushers and compactors. In addition a purpose built incinerator is fitted.

SAFETY The ship complies with the latest SOLAS convention as well as all IMO recommendations to date. The most up to date, stringent requirements in view of fire prevention have been applied. Also an automatic sprinkler system throughout has been retrofitted in addition to a modern fire detection and alarm system.

SECURITY Our on-board security team provides around the clock surveillance and security. Metal detectors and other security devices are in place to ensure a safe and secure environment aboard the vessel.

TENDERS The vessel is equipped with four high speed purpose built passenger tenders and six inflatable zodiac landing craft
 
   

       
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