Nieuw Amsterdam, built by Fincantieri in Marghera and delivered in 2010, is a flagship of the Holland America Line fleet. Part of the “Signature of Excellence” class, she stands out for her elegance and a design that evokes New York City, once the village of Nieuw Amsterdam. Her furnishings and details are inspired by the Big Apple, and a distinctive feature is the innovative glass exterior elevators offering panoramic views on both sides.
GROSS TONNAGE (GRT) = 86,273
LENGTH OVERALL (M) = 285.3
BEAM MOULDED (M) = 32.3
DESIGN DRAUGHT (M) = 7.9
SERVICE SPEED (KN) = 21.8
CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY = LLOYD’S REGISTER
MAIN DIESEL ENGINES MAK (KW) = 4 X 12,000 + 2 X 8,000
ELECTRICAL PROPULSION MOTORS (POD) ABB (KW) = 2 X 17,600
TOTAL INSTALLED ELECTRIC.POWER (KW) = 64,000