MS Loreley (1996)
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_039.JPG) RheinVision in Cologne | |
| History | |
|---|---|
| Name | MS RheinVision |
| Owner | Köln-Düsseldorfer |
| Builder | Shipyard De Hoop |
| Cost | 8 Mio. DM |
| Yard number | 366 |
| Laid down | November 1995 |
| Launched | 1 June 1996 |
| In service | 6 July 1996 |
| General characteristics | |
| Displacement | 604t |
| Length | 68.00 m[1] |
| Beam | 11.40 m[1] |
| Height | 10.30 m[1] |
| Draught | 1.25 m |
| Installed power | kW/692[1] |
| Propulsion | 2 × MAN D2840LE, 346 kW each |
MS RheinVision (until 2023: MS Loreley) is a tourist boat built in 1996 for the Köln-Düsseldorfer Deutsche Rheinschiffahrt GmbH. From 2014 she is primarily used for charters and special occasions, as well as for cruises near Cologne. She is also used occasionally in schedule between Cologne and Linz am Rhein. RheinVision is the identical twin of Asbach, (ex-Marksburg).
Boat description
RheinVision is a three deck passenger ship with two large cabins on the main deck. In the regular configuration the front cabin accommodates 278 guests, and the somewhat higher rear cabin with bar accommodates 141 guests. Below the rear main cabin is a deck of only 1.40 m high, which is used to store bicycles. The main upper deck can accommodate 150 guests, and can be covered if the sun is too bright. The stern upper deck is a playground for children.[2]
On the lower deck near the bow, there are 6 crew cabins on each side. Behind that, the boat's kitchen is situated, and behind that, the boat's wardrobe, toilets and office. A stair connects these parts of the boat to the main deck. Further to the stern are cool stores, general storage rooms, and the engine room. These parts are connected to the main deck by stairs only accessible to the boat's staff. Between the lower deck and the keel are tanks for drinking water, fuel and waste.[2]
All stern decks are accessible for handicapped persons through a special facility. The useful surface of the boat is about 630 m2. The height of the decks is 2.20 to 3 m. Maximum passenger capacity is 600 people.[2]
Technical characteristics
RheinVision has two V-10-Zylinder-Diesel engines of 346 kW of Baureihe MAN D2840LE. These turn two Aquamaster propellers of the Rauma US381/1500 type. The bow propeller by shipyard De Gerlien van Time has its own 230 kW strong MAN engine. The boat is 68.13 m long, 11.40 m wide and 10.30 m high. When fully loaded, draft is still only 1.25 m.[1]
