Scarlet Lady is a cruise ship owned by the Virgin Voyages cruise line. It uses a hybrid propulsion system that combines electric and diesel power.

Cruise Ship Review based on technical characteristic.

Type of propulsion on Scarlet Lady

Scarlet Lady is powered by four Wartsila 12V46F engines, which are diesel-electric propulsion systems. The engines generate electricity, which in turn powers the ship’s ABB Azipod electric motors that drive the propellers. This type of propulsion system is known for its fuel efficiency and low emissions. For power safe management there two

Safety systems

Ship divided on five fire zones

Fire detecting systems on Scarlet Lady

Fire fighting equipment

Vessel equipped with water mist, bilge foam systems and CO2 fire fighting systems

Flooding protection

Safety Management Control system of the ship connected to CCTV live cameras, HVAC (ventilation and conditioning), Fire/Smoke doors closure, low location lights, fire dampers etc and flooding protection detectors.

There are 31 sets of watertight doors and splash tight doors, flood water removing system and Safety Return to the port system.

Stability

The vessel equipped with two electro-hydraulic fin stabilizers. Surface area of each fin is 21.6m2 Maximum stabilizing angle is 18 degrees on 16.5 knots.

Environment

There are control systems for engine Sox and NOx emissions and these are designed to keep engines emission levels within designated limits: NOx Emission Selective Catalytic Reduction and Exhaust Gas Sulphur Reduction System (Scrubber System).

For waste management ship equipped with most modern Advance Waste Water Treatment system, waste disposal and garbage disposal/recycling systems

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