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bined with state-of-the-art technical out- tive communication systems and sophisti- redundant and de-centralised, and plenty fitting. Highlight of the AIDAluna is the cated stage technology. of work stations are provided where technical data can be retrieved or functions can open-air cinema, which is installed on an Four diesel generators, each having AIDA cruise ship for the first time: The LED an output of 9,000 kW, ensure power gen- display contains more than 186,000 LED- eration on board. The diesel engines can Furthermore, AIDAluna is operated lamps and is 7.17 meters wide and 4.03 be operated with both diesel oil and heavy- by means of an integrated navigation and meters high. fuel oil. What is new about the engines is command system (NACOS 65-5 by SAM especially the reduced rate of pollution and Electronics). UNDER THE HOOD be implemented. decreased consumption. FLOATING WONDERS Both safety and entertainment meet the Control and monitoring of all techni- latest technical standards ensured by the cal plants and systems are integrated in the In total, the ship has 1025 cabins, 666 of diesel-electric propulsion system, interac- ship’s automation system. Its structure is which are on the outside and 359 interior 32 seatec 2/2009