MS Oasis of the Seas

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History


The vessel was ordered in February 2006 and designed under the name "Project Genesis". Her keel was laid down on 12 November 2007 at STX Europe (formerly Aker Yards) in Turku, Finland. The company announced that full funding for Oasis of the Seas was secured on 15 April 2009.


The name Oasis of the Seas resulted from a competition held in May 2008.
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The ship was completed and turned over to Royal Caribbean on 28 October 2009. Two days later, she departed Finland for the United States. While exiting the Baltic Sea, the vessel passed underneath the Great Belt Fixed Link in Denmark on 1 November 2009. The bridge has a clearance of 65 m (213 ft) above the water; Oasis normally has an air draft of 72 m (236 ft). The passage under the bridge was possible due to retraction of the telescoping funnels, and an additional 30 cm (12 in) was gained by the squat effect whereby vessels travelling at speed in a shallow channel will be drawn deeper into the water. Approaching the bridge at 20 knots (37 km/h; 23 mph), the ship passed under it with less than 2 feet (60 cm) of clearance.
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Proceeding through the English Channel, Oasis stopped briefly in the Solent to disembark 300 shipyard workers who were onboard doing finishing work, then left on the way to her intended home port of Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The ship arrived there on 13 November 2009, where tropical plants were installed prior to some introductory trips and her maiden voyage on 5 December 2009.


While Royal Caribbean's chief of captains Mr. William S Wright was behind the controls on the ship's journey across the Atlantic and will be for the first few sailings, Oasis of the Seas will normally be navigated on a regular basis by two Norwegian captains, Mr. Tor Isak Olsen and Mr. Thore Thorvolsen.


Technical details


Oasis measures 225,282 gross tons. Her displacement - the actual weight of the vessel - is estimated at approximately 100,000 tons, about the same as that of a Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, and about twice as much as the Titanic, of 52,000 tons.


To keep the ship stable without increasing the draft excessively, the designers created a wide hull. About 30 feet (9 m) of the ship sits beneath the water, a small percentage of the ship's overall height. Wide, shallow ships such as this tend to be "snappy", meaning that they can snap back upright after a wave has passed, which can potentially be uncomfortable. This effect however is mitigated by the vessel's large size. The cruise line's officers were pleased with the ship's stability and performance during the transatlantic crossing, when the vessel, in order to allow finishing work to go on, slowed and changed course in the face of winds "almost up to hurricane force" and seas in excess of 40 feet (12 m).


The ship's power comes from six marine diesel engines, three Wrtsil 16-cylinder common rail diesels producing 18,860 kilowatts (25,290 hp) each, and three similar 12-cylinder engines each producing 13,860 kilowatts (18,590 hp). The total output of these prime movers, some 97,020 kilowatts (130,110 hp), is converted to electricity, used in hotel power for operation of the lights, elevators, electronics, galleys, water treatment plant, and all of the other systems used on the operation of the vessel, as well as propulsion. Propulsion is not provided by screws on the end of long shafts piercing the hull, as on most prior ships, but by three, 20,000 kilowatts (26,800 hp) "Azipods", ABB's brand of azimuth thrusters. These pods, suspended under the stern, each contain an electric motor driving a 20-foot (6 m) propeller. As they are rotatable, no rudders are needed to steer the ship. Docking is assisted by four 5,500 kilowatts (7,380 hp) bow thrusters in tunnels.


Amenities


Oasis of the Seas will offer passengers features such as two-story loft suites and luxury suites measuring 1,600 sq ft (150 m2) with balconies overlooking the sea or promenades. The ship features a zip-line, a casino, a mini-golf course, multiple night clubs, several bars and lounges, a karaoke club, comedy club, four swimming pools, volleyball and basketball courts, theme parks and nurseries for children.


Onboard recreational, athletic, and entertainment activities are organized into seven themed areas called "neighborhoods", a concept which bears resemblance to theme park planning. These neighborhoods are:


Central Park features boutiques, restaurants and bars, including access to the Rising Tide bar, which can be raised or lowered to three separate levels. It will house the first living park at sea with over 12,000 plants and 56 trees.


The Pool and Sports Zone features a sloped-entry beach pool and two surf simulators.


Vitality at Sea Spa and Fitness Center features a spa for teens.


Boardwalk features a handcrafted carousel, restaurants, bars, shops, two rock-climbing walls, and a tattoo parlor. Its outdoor 750-seat AquaTheatre amphitheater hosts the ship's largest freshwater pool.


Royal Promenade features restaurants and shops and is viewable from a mezzanine.


Youth Zone features a science lab and computer gaming.


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Naming ceremony and launch party


The ship was formally named on 30 November 2009 during a charity sailing for Make a Wish Foundation. At this ceremony the ship was sponsored by seven "godmothers", each representing one of the seven neighbourhoods onboard. The godmothers were Gloria Estefan, Michelle Kwan, Dara Torres, Keshia Knight Pulliam, Shawn Johnson, Jane Seymour and Daisy Fuentes..


On 1 December 2009, a four-night launch celebration began before the ship left Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale, Florida on 5 December 2009.


Image gallery


Under construction in the Turku shipyard. (July 2008)


Under construction. (October 2009)


Oasis of the Seas leaving the Turku shipyard. The flue pipes are retracted, to clear the Great Belt Bridge later that day.


Inbound to the Solent at twilight on her delivery voyage to Port Everglades, to disembark Finnish shipyard workers.


"MS Oasis of the Seas", captured as she makes her way into Port Everglades, Florida completing her 14-day delivery voyage from Finland.


"MS Oasis of the Seas", captured as she makes her way into Port Everglades, Florida completing her 14-day delivery voyage from Finland.


Swimming pool area


The Royal Promenade


References


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^ a b "Royal Caribbean International Appoints Seven Godmothers for Oasis of the Seas". Press release. 18 November 2009. http://www.oasisoftheseas.com/viewRelease.php?id=49. Retrieved 20 November 2009. 


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^ Fain, Richard (April 15, 2009). "Thanks a Billion". Royal Caribbean International. http://www.oasisoftheseas.com/chairmans-blog/?p=216. Retrieved June 12, 2009. 


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^ a b Wright, William S. (Captain), "Clearing a Landmark", Captain's Log, Day Three, search for video at Oasis of the Seas. Royal Caribbean, 2009.


^ asis of the Seas hat Kurs auf Fehmarn, KN-online (31 October 2009) (German).


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^ Wright, William S. (Captain), "Building at Sea", Captain's Log, Day Four, search for video at Oasis of the Seas. Royal Caribbean, 2009.


^ Huge cruise ship stops in Solent, BBC (2 November 2009).


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^ If Royal Caribbean builds it, 6,400 could come, Boston Globe (February 7, 2006).


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^ Wright, William S. (Captain), "Blue Seas, Green Practices", Captain's Log, Day Six, search for video at Oasis of the Seas. Royal Caribbean, 2009.


^ Wright, William S. (Captain), "Back to the Bridge", Captain's Log, Day Ten, search for video at Oasis of the Seas. Royal Caribbean, 2009.


^ a b Wrtsil Corporation (28 October 2009). "Wrtsil powers Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas - the largest and most revolutionary cruise ship in the world". Press release. http://www.wartsila.com/,en,press,0,,9ED8C1E3-4679-4848-B2F9-36B314799B81,,,.htm. Retrieved 13 November 2009. 


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External links


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Records


Preceded by


MS Independence of the Seas, MS Liberty of the Seas, and MS Freedom of the Seas


World's largest passenger ship


2009


Succeeded by


Incumbent


v  d  e


Royal Caribbean International Fleet


Sovereign class


Monarch of the Seas  Majesty of the Seas


Vision class


Legend of the Seas  Splendour of the Seas  Grandeur of the Seas  Rhapsody of the Seas  Enchantment of the Seas  Vision of the Seas


Voyager class


Voyager of the Seas  Explorer of the Seas  Adventure of the Seas  Navigator of the Seas  Mariner of the Seas


Radiance class


Radiance of the Seas  Brilliance of the Seas  Serenade of the Seas  Jewel of the Seas


Freedom class


Freedom of the Seas  Liberty of the Seas  Independence of the Seas


Oasis class


Oasis of the Seas   Allure of the Seas (2010)


Former ships


Song of Norway  Nordic Prince  Sun Viking  Song of America  Viking Serenade  Empress of the Seas  Sovereign of the Seas


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