The document summarizes the installation and configuration of two Azipod propulsion units on the MS Koningsdam cruise ship. It details the Azipod specifications and photos of their construction, transport, and installation. Procedures for safely entering different areas of the Azipods are also outlined, including isolation requirements and use of ladders and hatches.

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MS KONINGSDAM HULL 6241
AZIPODS FROM FACTORY TO INSTALLATION ON BOARD
The Koningsdam has been equipped with two XO Azipods, one on the PS and one on the STBD
side of the vessel.
The below shown blue print indicates on how the Azipods are tied into the overall propulsion |
power plant of the vessel.
DG and Generators
11KV MSBD
ECR
TRAFO
ACS 6000 Converter
AZIPODS
PS
STBD
AFT
FWD

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PS Azipod:
ABB SYNCHRONOUS MACHINES
Type: AMZ1250ZK12 ZAF
Serial Number: 4634962
Piece Mark Number: XA/001A
Power: 14000 kW | 14MW
Voltage: 2800V
STBD Azipod:
ABB SYNCHRONOUS MACHINES
Type: AMZ1250ZK12 ZAF
Serial Number: 4634961
Piece Mark Number: XA/001B
Power: 14000 kW | 14MW
Voltage: 2800V
Photos Azipods:
Photos of Azipods in the factory in Finland: May 2014.

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Rotor of the Azipod in the Factory in Finland: May 2014.

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Koningsdam PS Azipod during the FAT at factory in Finland: September 2014.

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Arrival of both Azipods at the shipyard in Marghera: November 25th
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January 19th
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February 19th
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February 19th
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February 20th
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First Visit inside the STBD Azipod on September 10th
2015.
The entrance into the XO Azipod is different from what we used to on the Vista
and Signature class vessels.
The below procedure will explain on how to safely enter the Azipods.
The Azipod entrance is in the middle of the Azipod, from there you will go down
and have the ability to either go the Drive or NON‐drive end of the Azipod.
Drive‐end is the propeller side of the Azipod and is facing FWD.
NON drive‐end is facing AFT.
The above shown blue print is showing the main entrance into the middle part of the Azipod.
Please follow the following steps in in order to enter the Azipod in a safe matter.
1. Ensure that relevant Azipod has been correctly isolated in accordance with
the correct available Azipod isolation procedure.
2. Ensure that relevant Azipod entrance | confined space entrée documents
have been prepared and signed.
3. Confirm that it is safe to enter the Relevant Azipod.

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4. Remove the green hatch (See below of STBD Azipod).
5. You will see another green hatch which needs to be opened.
Open this HATCH and pull it
towards you!!

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6. This hatch will function as a step in order to enter the Azipod.
View from outside the Azipod
View from the inside of the Azipod.
Entrance to the Azipod; use the hatch as steps in order to safely
Enter the Azipod in the middle of the POD.
To get out of the
Azipod from the inside

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View of the hydraulic connections on the bottom of the swivel
View of the entrance of the tunnel in the Middle of the Azipod.
Please check the explanation of
the platforms inside the Azipods
on Page 23 of this document!!!!

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7. Ensure the use of the proper safety gear and ensure that your colleague is
present at all times outside the Azipod before you make your way down
the tunnel in the middle of the Azipod.
8. Ensure to use the installed ladder system in order to go down the Azipod.
View from the TOP looking down.
Use the installed ladder in order to descent
into the middle of the Azipod

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View at the swivel connections

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9. Entrance to the NON‐drive end of the Azipod
Please review below blue print:
Please perform the following steps in order to enter the NON‐drive end of the
Azipod:
 Open to the door which will give you access to the tunnel which will
lead you to the non‐drive end of the Azipod.
 See photos on page 18.
You are here after
completing
Steps 1‐8

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You are facing this door open the door
You will now see the tunnel entrance to the non‐drive end of the Azipod.
This is the view from the entrance of the non‐drive of the Azipod.

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 You can now make your way to the non‐drive end of the Azipod.
Photos of the non‐drive end:

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10.Entrance to the drive‐end of the Azipod.
Note: The space available at the drive‐end is very limited and is a lot smaller than on the Vista
and Signature class!!!
You are here after
completing
Steps 1‐8

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Photos of the drive‐end:
View of the entrance to the drive‐end of the Azipod

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View from the drive‐end looking at the entrance to the drive‐end.

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Platforms inside the Azipods (See reference on page 14)
It is important to know that the silver colored hinged platforms which are installed above the
stator of the Azipod are stowed in open position during normal Azipod configuration.
This is important for the flow of cooling inside the Azipods.
See below shown series of photos.
So basically you need to physically close the hinged platform when you are going down into the
Azipod in order to create a safe working situation in order to access the drive‐end or non‐drive
end of the Azipod (See below).
Platform closed.
Platform open.
View from above with the silver colored platforms latched
in open position; this is the normal situation during sailing
It is important to stow the hinged platforms in the open
position when the work inside the Azipod has been
completed in order to optimize the 100% flow of cooling.
DO NOT FORGET!!!!