World's largest cruise ship begins first sea trial in FranceMarch 11, 2016 - 15:44 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Harmony of the Seas, the world's largest cruise ship, has begun its first sea trial in western France. Thousands of people gathered to watch in the port of Saint-Nazaire as the 70m (230ft) high vessel was guided out to sea by six tugs on Thursday March 10, according to BBC News. The €1bn ($1.1bn) ship is being built for the Royal Caribbean International (RCI) cruise company. The 120,000-tonne vessel is expected to be delivered to the U.S.-based firm in two months. The trial will continue until Sunday. The 16-deck Harmony of the Seas is 362m long - 50m longer than the Eiffel Tower is high. After completion, it will be able to accommodate more than 6,000 passengers. About 2,000 crew members will cater for their needs. Photo: AFP Related links: Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Court in Azerbaijan extends former Karabakh leader’s arrest by 5 months The Binagadi District Court in Azerbaijan has granted the prosecutor’s petition to extend the arrest of Arkady Ghukasyan. Ucom General Director joins High-Tech Development Panel Discussion The discussion was titled "The Role of International Corporations and Investors as Catalysts for Development of High-Tech Ecosystem." U.S. still believes “peace is possible” between Armenia, Azerbaijan The United States continues to believe that peace is possible between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Vedant Patel says. Dozens detained as antigovernment protest continue in Armenia At least 63 people demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation were detained on May 14 as they blocked streets in Yerevan. |