MS Statendam
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MS
Statendam is a cruise ship
of the Holland America Line
. She is the fifth ship to carry the name Statendam for NASM/Holland America Line. Although Statendam II was ordered and mostly completed, she never sailed for NASM due to the outbreak of the First World War
, and was used by the British as a troopship under the name .
Shipyards. The hull design was initially based on MS Costa Classica
(1991) but was extensively changed due to changes to upper works that affected buoyancy. She entered service in 1993. Cruising from the west coast of the United States
, with Australia and New Zealand as the common destination in winter and Alaska
in summer, she is the fifth Holland America ship to bear the name Statendam. As of July 2011, the ship can be seen docked in Juneau, Alaska
in Google Street View
.
stability requirements which go into effect in 2010. She proved to meet these requirements beyond expectations and the additional ballast tanks fitted to the class to provide added stability usually travel void for weight reduction and hence, fuel savings. Her hull design is based largely on that of MS
Costa Classica
with changes to make it more buoyant as the superstructure of Statendam and her sisters is much heavier than that of Costa Classica. Statendam and her sisters have articulated "Hinze" flap rudders, basically a rudder with a small portion of its aft that can be steered in addition to the main rudder, for exceptional maneuverability. When launched her class proved to be one of the most technically advanced and optimised cruise ships in the world during sea trials.
and Seward
(Anchorage) and during the winter is sailing Panama Canal cruises; based out of Ft Lauderdale.
Motor ship
A motor ship or motor vessel is a ship propelled by an internal combustion engine, usually a diesel engine. The name of motor ships are often prefixed with MS, M/S, MV or M/V.- See also :...
Statendam is a cruise ship
Cruise ship
A cruise ship or cruise liner is a passenger ship used for pleasure voyages, where the voyage itself and the ship's amenities are part of the experience, as well as the different destinations along the way...
of the Holland America Line
Holland America Line
The Holland America Line is a cruise shipping company. It was founded in 1873 as the Netherlands-America Steamship Company , a shipping and passenger line. Headquartered in Rotterdam and providing service to the Americas, it became known as Holland America Line...
. She is the fifth ship to carry the name Statendam for NASM/Holland America Line. Although Statendam II was ordered and mostly completed, she never sailed for NASM due to the outbreak of the First World War
World War I
World War I , which was predominantly called the World War or the Great War from its occurrence until 1939, and the First World War or World War I thereafter, was a major war centred in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918...
, and was used by the British as a troopship under the name .
History
Statendam V was ordered along with her sisters and in 1989 from FincantieriFincantieri
Fincantieri - Cantieri Navali Italiani S.p.A. is a shipbuilding company based in Trieste, Italy. It was formed in 1959 and is the largest shipbuilder in the Mediterranean, and one of the largest in Europe...
Shipyards. The hull design was initially based on MS Costa Classica
Costa Classica
Costa Classica is a cruise ship for Costa Cruises. She was built by Fincantieri Shipyards. In 2001 and 2005, she underwent major refurbishments. On board are two restaurants, 9 bars, 2 swimming pools, and 4 whirlpools.-MSC Poesia collision :...
(1991) but was extensively changed due to changes to upper works that affected buoyancy. She entered service in 1993. Cruising from the west coast of the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, with Australia and New Zealand as the common destination in winter and Alaska
Alaska
Alaska is the largest state in the United States by area. It is situated in the northwest extremity of the North American continent, with Canada to the east, the Arctic Ocean to the north, and the Pacific Ocean to the west and south, with Russia further west across the Bering Strait...
in summer, she is the fifth Holland America ship to bear the name Statendam. As of July 2011, the ship can be seen docked in Juneau, Alaska
Juneau, Alaska
The City and Borough of Juneau is a unified municipality located on the Gastineau Channel in the panhandle of the U.S. state of Alaska. It has been the capital of Alaska since 1906, when the government of the then-District of Alaska was moved from Sitka as dictated by the U.S. Congress in 1900...
in Google Street View
Google Street View
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.
Concept & Construction
During design of her class there was concern over her ability to meet the strict new SOLAS 90 International Convention for the Safety of Life at SeaInternational Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea
The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea is an international maritime safety treaty. The SOLAS Convention in its successive forms is generally regarded as the most important of all international treaties concerning the safety of merchant ships.- History :The first version of the...
stability requirements which go into effect in 2010. She proved to meet these requirements beyond expectations and the additional ballast tanks fitted to the class to provide added stability usually travel void for weight reduction and hence, fuel savings. Her hull design is based largely on that of MS
Motor ship
A motor ship or motor vessel is a ship propelled by an internal combustion engine, usually a diesel engine. The name of motor ships are often prefixed with MS, M/S, MV or M/V.- See also :...
Costa Classica
Costa Classica
Costa Classica is a cruise ship for Costa Cruises. She was built by Fincantieri Shipyards. In 2001 and 2005, she underwent major refurbishments. On board are two restaurants, 9 bars, 2 swimming pools, and 4 whirlpools.-MSC Poesia collision :...
with changes to make it more buoyant as the superstructure of Statendam and her sisters is much heavier than that of Costa Classica. Statendam and her sisters have articulated "Hinze" flap rudders, basically a rudder with a small portion of its aft that can be steered in addition to the main rudder, for exceptional maneuverability. When launched her class proved to be one of the most technically advanced and optimised cruise ships in the world during sea trials.
Signature of Excellence Program
The Statendam currently has received SOEP1 which included Pinnacle Grill specialty restaurant, the Neptune Lounge (for suite guests), the Culinary Arts Center with demonstration kitchen, expanded children’s and teens’ facilities, enhanced stateroom amenities, and improved dining and enrichment offerings and recently received SOEP2 in April 2010 which included Spa Staterooms, Mix which is a bar type lounge & Showroom at Sea (nightclub/lounge).Current Cruises
Statendam currently is rotating between Alaskan cruises in the summer; based out of VancouverVancouver
Vancouver is a coastal seaport city on the mainland of British Columbia, Canada. It is the hub of Greater Vancouver, which, with over 2.3 million residents, is the third most populous metropolitan area in the country,...
and Seward
Seward
-Family name:* Bronwyn Seward , San Joaquin League Female athlete of the year * Madelyn Seward , Warriors CIF Basketball all league forward* Adam Seward , National Football League player...
(Anchorage) and during the winter is sailing Panama Canal cruises; based out of Ft Lauderdale.