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MV Arcadia (2004)

Cruise ship

Field	Value
section1	{{Infobox ship/image
image	Arcadia departing Tallinn Port of Tallinn 27 June 2017.jpg
image_caption	Arcadia in Tallinn, Estonia, 27 June 2017
section2	{{Infobox ship/career
country	Bermuda
flag
name	Arcadia
namesake	The region of Arcadia
owner	Carnival plc
operator	P&O Cruises
ordered	2000
builder	*Fincantieri
original_cost
yard_number	6078
laid_down	12 July 2003
launched	26 June 2004
acquired	29 March 2005
in_service	April 2005
registry	, Hamilton
identification	*Call sign: ZCDN2
status	In service
notes
section3	{{Infobox ship/characteristics
class
tonnage	*
*<ref name	"Equasis"/
length	289.90 m
beam	32.20 m
draught	8 m
decks	11
propulsion	*Six Wärtsilä diesel engines
* {{convert	51,840	kW	lk	on	abbr=on}} (combined)
speed	22 kn
capacity	* 1,952 (regular)
crew	866
notes

Porto Marghera, Italy
(since 1 March 2014)
4 x 16 cyl. ZAV40S
2 x 12 cyl. ZAV40S
51,840 kW (combined)
2,094 (maximum)

'*MS Arcadia''' is a cruise ship in the P&O Cruises fleet. The ship was built by Fincantieri at their shipyard in Marghera, Italy. At over , *Arcadia'' is the second smallest of seven ships currently in service with P&O Cruises. The ship officially entered service with the company in April 2005 and was named by Dame Kelly Holmes.

Design and description

The cruise ship also sports a modified Queen Elizabeth 2-style funnel, with cowling removed instead of the traditional P&O style funnel found on the purpose-built and . Arcadia along with Aurora are adult only ships.

Arcadia uses the ABB Azipod system which is an azimuthing electric propulsion drive where the propulsion motor is installed inside a submerged azimuthing (unlimited 360 degrees) pod and coupled directly to an extremely short propeller shaft. The variable speed electric (AC/AC) drive produces smooth torque over the entire speed range including zero speed. The Azipod propulsion system gives the ship excellent manoeuvring capabilities. It allows full turns at high speed with a radius of less than a ship length. Almost equal speed can be achieved ahead and astern. Rudders as well as stern thrusters are obsolete if an Azipod propulsion is installed astern as it is capable of providing full thrust in all directions by setting the unit's direction angle simply with the vessel's steering control. The Azipod unit has no mechanical propulsion coupling as electric power is provided by a cable connection only, from the diesel-electric generators to the electric motor installed in the gondola directly behind the propeller. Arcadia has two ABB "AMZ 1250ZM12 LAEZ" Azipod units, with a motor power of 17.6MW.

Construction and career

Arcadia was ordered by Holland America Line in 2000 as their fifth vessel. In 2003 she was allocated to Cunard Line to become their . Shortly before her launch the decision was made to transfer the ship to the P&O Cruises fleet. As a result, Arcadia has a Cunard-style mast similar to those found on Queen Elizabeth 2 and .

Arcadia underwent a scheduled, 24-day refit at Lloyd Werft shipyard in Bremerhaven, Germany in 2008. She underwent a major refit to the stern, with 34 cabins added.

In 2017, Arcadia received a second refit at Lloyd Werft.

COVID-19 pandemic

During the 2020-21 coronavirus layoff, the vessel spent some time moored off Bournemouth, Southwold and Torbay.

References

(26 June 2004). "The "Arcadia" Launched at Venice-Marghera". Fincantieri.
Micke Asklander. "M/S ''Arcadia'' (2005)". Fakta om Fartyg.
Ward, Douglas. (2005). "Berlitz Complete Guide to Cruising & Cruise Ships". Berlitz.
Equasis
(2011). "Advanced Masterdata for the Vessel ''Arcadia''". VesselTracker.
(2011). "Ship statistics: Arcadia". P&O Cruises.
(4 February 2015). "QV History".
"Did you know Cunard built P&O's ''Arcadia''?". Chris Frame Maritime Historian.
"''Arcadia'' Deck Plans after November 2008 refit". P&O Cruises.
Cartlidge, Sarah. (21 June 2020). "Ventura, Queen Victoria, Aurora and Arcadia ships off Bournemouth". Daily Echo.
Smith, Colleen. (2021-06-16). "Arcadia cruise ship pictured close up in the waters of Torbay".

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