KONE to equip third consecutive Oasis-class luxury cruise ship with energy efficient people flow solutions
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
KONE press release, September 20, 2013
KONE has won an order to deliver its eco-efficient elevators and escalators for
the Royal Caribbean International's latest luxury Oasis-class cruise ship, a
yet-to-be named vessel currently known "Oasis 3". She is the sister ship of the
largest sailing cruise vessels in the world, the Oasis of the Seas and the
Allure of the Seas. The newest addition to the fleet is currently under
construction by international shipbuilding group STX Europe in France.
KONE's order for Oasis 3 comprises 13 KONE MonoSpace® elevators, 28 KONE
MiniSpace(TM) elevators - including 12 scenic elevators - and two KONE
EcoMaster® escalators. Three easy access platforms will ensure efficient
movement on-board for passengers with limited mobility. All the elevators will
include energy-efficient features, such as regenerative drives that continuously
supply energy back to the ship's power network during the breaking phase.
The two previous Oasis-class vessels, both of which were built by STX Europe in
Finland, also feature KONE solutions. And like its sisters, Oasis 3 is expected
to have the capacity to accommodate more than 6,000 people on-board, and offer
luxury amenities, such as spas, an outdoor garden, fine dining, shopping, and
sporting facilities.
"We are proud to continue and build on our successful relationship with STX
Europe, and we are sure our people flow® solutions will contribute to the smooth
and efficient movement of the thousands of passengers and crew on-board at any
given time," said Ari Winter, Head of Marine Business at KONE. "Marine elevators
are among the most demanding to design. Our experience of working with STX
Europe and providing solutions for the two older Oasis-class ships gave us the
insight needed to understand the customer's needs and to find the best possible
solutions for this extraordinary vessel."
Oasis 3 is expected to make its maiden voyage in 2016.
The order was booked into KONE's Q2 results.
For further information, please contact:
Anne Korkiakoski, EVP, Marketing & Communications, KONE Corporation, tel.
+358 50 67 411
Previously published press releases are available at www.kone.com/press
- Read more about Oasis of the Seas in the References section of our website
About KONE
KONE is one of the global leaders in the elevator and escalator industry. The
company has been committed to understanding the needs of its customers for the
past century, providing industry-leading elevators, escalators and automatic
building doors as well as innovative solutions for modernization and
maintenance. The company's objective is to offer the best People Flow®
experience by developing and delivering solutions that enable people to move
smoothly, safely, comfortably and without waiting in buildings in an
increasingly urbanizing environment. In 2012, KONE had annual net sales of EUR
6.3 billion and around 40,000 employees. KONE class B shares are listed on the
NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd in Finland.
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