Quantum of the Seas, the first of three innovative vessels Royal Caribbean International has on order at Meyer Weft in Germany will be extensively fitted with Vetrotech Saint-Gobain Kinon glass, the company said in a statement.
The complete hull will carry double glassed units with various pressure panes with high energy saving and comfort glass solutions KM ULTIMATE 20/1. The same accounts for the fire resistant safety glass as CONTRAFLAM-LITE MARINE A0. Part of Superstruture will be fitted with weight saving STADIP MARINE Double Glazed Units with comfort glazing for better acoustics and high U-Values for thermal control.
These glass combinations save up to 45% of weight compared to traditional glass combinations. Furthermore the vessel will be fitted with Saint-Gobain ISOVER ULTIMATE insulation that will contribute up to 50% of weight saving compared to the traditional stone wool insulation materials. Saint-Gobain WEBER will supply high performance light weight Flooring Solutions.
On AIDAStella that Meyer Werft delivered to Aida Cruises in Rostock last year, Saint- Gobain Isover supplying this product with the ULTIMATE high -performance insulation material , which was used in many areas for thermal, acoustic and fire protection. The ULTIMATE - shipbuilding products consistently comply with the concept of environmental protection and energy efficiency.
Saint-Gobain ISOVER supplies the Breakaway class ships of Norwegian Cruise Line with the light weight ULTIMATE high - performance insulation material, which was used in many areas for thermal, acoustic and fire protection. The low weight of the insulation strongly contributed to the green touch to this innovative ship. Further Saint-Gobain WEBER supplied waterproofing solutions and tiling accessories for wet areas on board.