Norwegian Jewel (NCL) - Steering station on the bridge on Deck 11
Norwegian Jewel (NCL) - Steering station on the bridge on Deck 11
View from the Bridge Viewing Room to the bridge of the Norwegian jewel of the shipping company Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL)
The Bridge Viewing Room on NCL's Norwegian Jewel is a unique opportunity to give passengers an exclusive insight into the workings of the ship's bridge. Located on deck 11, this room offers a panoramic view of the ship's steering area, allowing passengers to watch as the captain and crew navigate the ship. The room has large windows that provide an unobstructed view of the bridge. However, the view of the bridge through the windows may be blocked by blinds, depending on the situation, so as not to disturb the crew with visitors or blinding lights at night.
The bridge on a ship is an elevated and enclosed area dedicated to overseeing the vessel's navigation and control. It functions as a command center where ship officers and crew members manage various aspects of the ship's journey. One of the primary purposes of the bridge is navigation. It houses essential navigation tools such as radar, GPS systems, gyrocompasses, and nautical charts. These instruments enable accurate course plotting and safe maneuvering of the ship.
Navigation technology on board of the Norwegian Jewel:
- 3 chart radars with radar, ECDIS and ARPA functions
- Kongsberg Simrad Dynamic (DP) positioning system
- 7 VHF (ultra short wave)
- Engine log
- Navigation control panel cockpit (NCC)
- Speed pilot, auto pilot, track Pilot
- 2 DGPS (Differential Global Positioning System)
- Planning and advisory station Chart Pilot 3220 DP
- 2 fibreoptic gyrocompasses Dual Fog Gyro 2100
- Loran-C (Long Range Navigation)
- Depth sounder
Journey
In June 2006, cruise on the Western Mediterranean with the itinerary: Barcelona (Spain) - Day at Sea - Messina (Italy) - Naples (Italy) - Civitavecchia (Italy) - Livorno (Italy) - Villefranche-sur-Mer (France) - Barcelona (Spain)