MHI is now fully committed to restoration efforts, and is working closely with
the authorities to pursue the cause of the fire.
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| Details |
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| 1. Backgrounder of the Cruiser Vessels |
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February 25, 2000 - Contract signed between MHI and P&O
Princess Cruises Plc. (The Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company) for
the construction of 2 cruisers vessels. |
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Respective contractual delivery dates of the first cruiser
- Diamond Princess, and the second cruiser - Sapphire Princess are July, 2003
and May, 2004. |
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Specifications:
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Gross tonnage: |
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113,000GT
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Length overall: |
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290m |
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Breadth: |
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37.5m |
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Air Draft |
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about 54m |
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Speed |
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about 23knots |
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Propulsion system |
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Electric propulsion system
(turbine, diesel) |
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| 2. Chronology of events |
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Oct. 1 around 17:15 |
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During outfitting operations at the Mukoujima pier of the
Nagasaki Shipyard, it is presumed that fire started on the fifth deck.
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Oct. 3 5:45 |
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Declaration of fire extinction |
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Oct. 4 onwards |
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The police, fire, and safety agency authorities conduct their
site investigations. |
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| 3. Present status |
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From today, Oct. 4, the police, fire, and the Japan Coast
Guard started their respective investigations into the cause of the fire. Under
the circumstances it is uncertain and difficult to assess damages and make restoration
plans. |
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MHI, after conducting and assessing the damages, will immediately
commence restoration and continue construction of the vessel. |
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The cruiser is fully covered by Builders Risk Insurance for
repair works. |
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This incident will not affect the delivery or construction
of other vessels being constructed by MHI. |
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MHI is not in a position to disclose any contractual information
without the consent of the customer. Further information may be disclosed under
above condition if necessary. |
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In addition, MHI has established an extraordinary division
to respond efficiently and effectively to the incident. |
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