Smooth operator: MaK DICARE safeguards 'AIDAluna' engines

摘要

'AIDAluna', the third in a series of six new club ships for AIDA Cruises aimed at the German cruise market, will soon start her maiden voyage to the Mediterranean. Like her predecessors, 'AIDAdiva' and 'AIDAbella', the vessel is powered by MaK 9 M 43 C marine engines in a diesel-electric configuration. Among the latest innovations in propulsion technology on board is the MaK DICARE engine monitoring and maintenance system, which is even capable of real-time data access from ashore. Progressive propulsion All six new AIDA club ships will have the same 4x MaK 9 M 43 C engine configuration, each providing a total 36,000kW for both main propulsion and electric power to the main switchboard. The engines boast a variety of advanced features in monitoring and control, which have been especially designed to meet the owner's demanding requirements.