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This description of the SOVEREIGN OF THE SEAS, the fifth and grandest of the Norwegian-owned Royal Caribbean Cruise Line's fleet, is one that focuses upon the high-technology operation of the 74,000 grt ship. It describes how onboard management relies heavily upon computers to enhance life at sea for 2282 passengers and a crew of 760. The ship is characterized as an integrated and innovative electronics package, with computers distributed around the ship to control almost every major function.

• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/issn/02616777
• Supplemental Notes:
  • Journal article; SOVEREIGN OF THE SEAS
• Authors:
  • Wilding-White, T
• Publication Date: 1988-4

Media Info

• Pagination: 4 p.
• Serial:
  • Ocean Voice
  • Volume: 8
  • Issue Number: No.2
  • ISSN: 0261-6777

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Automatic vessel control; Cruise ships; Ship management
• Identifier Terms: Sovereign of the seas (Ship)
• Old TRIS Terms: Shipboard computers
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00655628
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Maritime Technical Information Facility
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 21 1994 12:00AM