Wärtsilä ANCS has delivered to the ‘Adora Magic City’, China’s first domestically built cruise ship, a suite of solutions including the NACOS Platinum Valmatic automation and control system, valve control system, low location lighting, navigation system, engine and bridge control room console, and smart motor control unit.
Additionally, Wärtsilä has contributed to the vessel’s efficiency credentials with the delivery of its bow thruster system, as well as its dynamic trim system and cable and steel parts supply.
This integrated system is said to not only enhance the efficiency and safety of the vessel but also positions the Adora Magic City as a pioneer in the Chinese cruise industry. All equipment was successfully delivered to the customer, CSSC Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding, in 2021 and 2022 and now the vessel is preparing for its maiden voyage on 1 January 2024 from Shanghai.
Thomas Heldarskard-winnerskjold, Director, Automation and Navigation, ANCS said: “The cruise industry has always been a key focus for ANCS in providing innovative automation and making navigation capabilities possible. The Adora Magic City not only represents a leap forward for China’s shipbuilding industry but also allows new opportunities for the cruising industry in China.”
Zhou Qi, Project Manager, Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding, CSSC added: “The project’s importance lies in its role as a symbol of China’s prowess in shipbuilding and Wärtsilä ANCS, with their innovative products and continuous support, have allowed us to set new standards in China for the luxury cruising industry.”
