“The Freedom series are breaking new barriers,” says Karl Morten Wiklund, business director passenger ships in DNV.

“It’s not only the attractions on board that are spectacular; all the safety aspects are based on the latest knowledge and the best available technology.”

The Freedom of the Seas is 339 metres long, 158,000 grt, and will carry 3,600 passengers. This ship is the first of three ships in the new Freedom series. All three vessels are to be classed by DNV.

“The Freedom of the Seas is a novel design concept beyond traditional industry practice, a hallmark of DNV classed cruise vessels,” says Karl Morten Wiklund.

Date: 19 June 2006