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Carnival Vista: Below the Waterline, Ep. 2 [BTS] | Meet Carnival Vista | Carnival Cruise Line

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Editorial Summary

The creator travels to a shipyard in Italy to explore the technical aspects of the Carnival Vista construction process. This behind the scenes look focuses on the engineering and machinery located below the waterline rather than the guest decks. The video highlights that eighty five percent of the equipment installed on this vessel is new to the Carnival fleet due to advanced technological requirements. Key mechanical components discussed include the six forms of electrical generation and the twin V14 diesel generators used to power the ship. The creator also examines the two 170 ton pod propellers which are capable of revolving a full 360 degrees. Additionally, the footage shows the structural building blocks positioned to support the bulkheads and sustain the weight of the vessel. The video concludes by mentioning that the hull paint is specifically engineered to reduce drag and increase efficiency. The creator promises a future look at the Red Frog Pub and Brewery on the next episode.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

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Seriously Tasty
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A Nibble

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I've done this before I've been to 10 dry dos 30 countries and sailed on just about every ship in the carnival Fleet

85% of the equipment installed on the Carnival Vista have never been installed in any Carnival ships before

two 170 ton propellers as a pod propellers stand out from the pack because they revolve a full 360Β°

the paint on the hall is specifically engineered to reduce the ship's drag and increase efficiency

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat lies beneath the waterline of Carnival Vista?
QHow is Carnival Vista being built and what new technologies are involved?

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