How a cruise ship operates

Abstract

To provide a passenger ship operating method for improving operation efficiency during the off-season by arranging graded guest room areas regardless of the upper or lower deck levels. [Solution] A method of operating a passenger ship having a first living area on an upper deck and a second living area on a lower deck, wherein a first upper class cabin area, a first lower class cabin area and a first common space are arranged in the first living area, and a second upper class cabin area, a second lower class cabin area and a second common space are arranged in the second living area, the layout and structure of the first upper class cabin area, the first lower class cabin area and the first common space in the first living area and the layout and structure of the second upper class cabin area, the second lower class cabin area and the second common space in the second living area are the same in the first living area and the second living area, and during the off-season, the ship is operated in either the first living area or the second living area, and maintenance of the living areas is omitted.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a passenger boat suitable for a ferry boat, etc. Operation method This is regarding. [Background technology]

[0002] On passenger ships where passengers spend a lot of time on board, the rooms are classified according to the needs of the passengers. For example, on a ferryboat, the rooms are classified as special class, first class, second class, driver's room, etc. Generally, lower class cabins are located on the lower decks, and higher class cabins are located on the upper decks. For example, 3rd class at the bottom, 2nd class in the middle, 1st class on the upper deck.

[0003] The applicant is aware of the following Patent Documents 1 and 2 as prior art documents relating to the accommodation structure and cabin arrangement of passenger ships.

[0004] The above-mentioned Patent Document 1 relates to the accommodation structure of a passenger ship and includes the following description: [Bulletin page 1, lower left column, line 20 to lower right column, line 5] As a conventional accommodation structure for passenger ships, for example, as shown in the longitudinal section of Figure 3 and the transverse section of Figure 4, a public deck or upper passenger deck (hereinafter referred to as the public deck) 01 has multiple pillars 03 aligned in the front-to-back and left-to-right positions on each of the upper and lower passenger decks 02.

[0005] The above-mentioned Patent Document 2 relates to the cabin / deck arrangement and arrangement method on a large passenger ship, and contains the following description:

[0006] The object of the present invention is to provide a novel method of arranging cabin decks on large passenger ships, which allows to increase the amount of cabin decks in a simple and cost-effective manner, and which is preferably applicable to Panamax cruisers, large passenger ships, referred to herein as ships, preferably having a length of more than 100 meters.

[0007] According to the invention, cabin units are arranged on both sides of the longitudinal space, side by side in the longitudinal direction of the ship according to the pitch of the transverse bulkheads of the deck, the lower parts of the walls of the cabin units parallel to the transverse bulkheads are mounted on the deck together with said transverse bulkheads, and the upper parts of the walls of the cabin units are arranged between said transverse bulkheads and provide recesses or similar spaces for the flanges of the transverse bulkheads, and in addition, said system of technical spaces is connected to the cabin units between said transverse bulkheads by pipes, ducts or cables which are at least approximately transverse to the ship.

[0008] For example, a Panamax cruiser typically has 4-6 cabin decks that are typically arranged on the superstructure of the ship. With this invention, the height of each cabin deck can essentially be lowered, thereby increasing the amount of cabin decks. In this way, typically, several extra decks can be provided on the ship. This arrangement allows the ship's center of gravity to be lowered, and because the steel structure is lighter, the weight of each deck can be reduced, thereby reducing material costs.

[0021] ...Alternatively, the onboard cabins can be arranged adjacent to the cabin corridor and technical space can be provided in the middle of the hull. The onboard cabin units can therefore be lowered or recesses can be provided in the ceiling to guide ducts and pipes to the onboard cabins. If necessary, the cabin units can also extend to some extent on the side, for example to think of a balcony. The important thing is to arrange the cabin units in one or several large enough groups so that the overall effect of the invention is fully achieved. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0006] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 3-231091 [Patent Document 2] Patent No. 4443268 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0007] However, if lower class rooms are placed on the lower deck and higher class rooms are placed on the upper deck, the following will occur:

[0008] For example, if a ferry travels between point A and point B, during peak season, both the outbound and return trips are almost fully booked, so no particular problems arise. However, during off-season, there are few passengers, so the low-class rooms on the lower deck and the high-class rooms on the upper deck are not fully booked. Therefore, when the ferry leaves point A and arrives at point B, there is unused space. At point B, the passengers must disembark and new passengers must board. For this reason, maintenance is carried out on both the upper and lower decks. Maintenance involves changing linens such as sheets and pillowcases, collecting trash, and cleaning. This must be done not only in the passenger rooms, but also in shared spaces such as toilets and bathrooms. This must be done in all areas of the upper and lower decks. Since low-class rooms are shared rooms, the entire room must be cleaned even if only a few passengers have used it, and the blanket next to it may be used. The same is true when returning from point B to point A.

[0009] Thus, even during the off-season when there are few passengers, almost the entire upper and lower decks must be cleaned, which is inefficient maintenance. Also, cleaning of linens and disposal of garbage are done at both points A and B, which is inefficient. Even if they try to process it at only one point (for example, point A), used linens and garbage must be transported (for example, from point B to point A), which is also inefficient. In addition, operating during off-season periods is also less energy efficient, as air conditioning and electricity must be used on almost the entire upper and lower decks, even though there are fewer passengers.

[0010] As described above, passenger ships in which passenger cabins are classified and allocated between upper and lower decks have the problem of extremely poor operating efficiency during the off-season.

[0011] With regard to the above-mentioned circumstances, The above-mentioned Patent Document 1 merely discloses a structure in which the columns 03 and transverse bulkheads 05 are arranged at the same positions on the upper deck and the lower deck (FIG. 3). The above-mentioned Patent Document 2 merely discloses a structure in which passenger cabins are arranged in the same position on the upper and lower decks (Figure 1). The above Patent Documents 1 and 2 do not contain any technical idea of ​​determining layout based on the class of the cabin. Regardless of the relative positions of the deck hierarchy, the grades are determined based on front and rear.

[0012] The present invention has been made in order to solve the above problems and with the following objectives. A cruise ship with tiered guest rooms arranged regardless of deck level to improve operational efficiency during off-season. Operation method to provide. [Means for solving the problem]

[0013] In order to achieve the above object, the passenger ship operating method described in claim 1 employs the following configuration. A method for operating a passenger ship having a first accommodation space provided on an upper deck and a second accommodation space provided on a lower deck, comprising: The first residential area includes a first upper class guest room area, a first lower class guest room area, and a first common space; The second residential area includes a second upper class guest room area, a second lower class guest room area, and a second common space; An arrangement structure of the first upper class guest room area, the first lower class guest room area and the first common space in the first residential area; The layout and structure of the second upper class guest room area, the second lower class guest room area, and the second common space in the second residential area, The first residential area and the second residential area have the same layout and structure. By , during the off-season For round trip routes, the above on the outbound journey First Residence Using only Operation and a structure that allows the vessel to operate using only the second accommodation area on the return journey. Due to each This reduces the need for maintenance in the living areas and cuts down on air conditioning and electricity usage. Effect of the Invention

[0014] The passenger ship operating method described in claim 1 has the above-mentioned configuration, so that during the off-season, the ship can be operated in either the first accommodation area or the second accommodation area. The method of operating a passenger ship according to claim 2 comprises: For example, if a route is between point A and point B, on the outbound journey, passengers will only be on board in the first accommodation area, revenge On this route, the ship can only carry passengers in the second quarter. In this case, even if the first accommodation is used up on the outbound journey, the maintenance of the first accommodation can be omitted before passengers are loaded on the return journey, and passengers can be loaded on the second accommodation. Conventionally, both the first and second accommodations had to be maintained at the end of both the outbound journey and the return journey. This is only required at the end of the outbound and return journeys, so the maintenance work is almost halved. In addition, cleaning of linens and disposal of garbage only need to be done at either point A or point B, so it is extremely efficient. In addition, during the off-season when there are few passengers, for example, air conditioning and electricity can be used only in the first accommodation on the outbound journey, and air conditioning and electricity can only be used in the second accommodation on the return journey, which also improves energy efficiency. In this way, the accommodation structure of the passenger ship of the present invention improves the operating efficiency during the off-season.

[0015] In the present invention The first and second living quarters are separated into an upper and lower deck. In the eventFor example, during the off-season, the outbound journey can be operated with passengers only on the upper deck, and the return journey can be operated with passengers only on the lower deck. In this case, even if the first accommodation section is used up on the outbound journey and maintenance of the first accommodation section is omitted and the return journey passengers are carried in the second accommodation section, the return journey passengers will not have to see the first accommodation section that was used up on the outbound journey. This will not cause discomfort to the return journey passengers.

[0016] In the present invention In both the first and second residential areas, a common space will be provided between the upper and lower class passenger areas. In the event The shared space can be used by both passengers in the upper class cabin area and passengers in the lower class cabin area without any inconvenience, and can reduce contact between passengers in both the upper class cabin area and the lower class cabin area.

[0017] In the present invention The first and second accommodations are separated on the starboard and port sides by a common space or wall. In the event For example, during the off-season, the outbound journey can be operated with passengers only in the first accommodation area, and the return journey can be operated with passengers only in the second accommodation area. In this case, even if the first accommodation area is used up on the outbound journey, maintenance of the first accommodation area is omitted, and the return journey passengers are operated in the second accommodation area, the return journey passengers do not have to see the first accommodation area that was used up on the outbound journey. This does not cause discomfort to the return journey passengers.

[0018] In the present invention In both the upper deck and the lower deck, the first living space, the second living space and the common space or wall are arranged in the same configuration. In the event In the off-season, for example, the ship can operate with passengers in the first accommodation area on the upper deck and the second accommodation area on the lower deck on the outbound journey, and passengers in the second accommodation area on the upper deck and the first accommodation area on the lower deck on the return journey. In this way, passengers can be loaded evenly on both sides to stabilize the ship during operation.

[0019] In the present invention , The above passenger ship A ferry boat with a driver's room In the case of a ferry boat with a driver's room, This can improve operational efficiency during the off-season. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0020] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating a structure of accommodation areas of a passenger ship used in a first embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 2] FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram illustrating the accommodation structure of a passenger ship used in a second embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 3] FIG. 2 is a plan view of the upper floor deck in the embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a plan view of the lower floor deck in the embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0021] The present invention will be described below. In an embodiment Cruise ship About the operation method Residential area structure Including construction Explain in detail.

[0022] [First embodiment] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating the accommodation structure of a passenger ship according to a first embodiment of the present invention. (A) is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the upper and lower decks, (B) is a plan view of the upper deck, (C) is a plan view of the lower deck, and (D) is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the upper and lower decks in a modified example having a driver's room.

[0023] [Basic example] Figures 1(A)(B)(C) are basic examples. This embodiment has a first living area 1 and a second living area 2. In this example, the first living area 1 is provided on an upper deck 3, and the second living area 2 is provided on a lower deck 4. The upper deck 3 and the lower deck 4 are provided in a deck building provided on the upper part of the hull.

[0024] In the first living area 1, a first upper class passenger room area A1, a first lower class passenger room area B1 and a first common space C1 are arranged. In the second living area 2, a second upper class passenger room area A2, a second lower class passenger room area B2 and a second common space C2 are arranged.

[0025] The first upper class passenger room area A1 and the second upper class passenger room area A2 are areas in which, for example, first-class rooms and first-class rooms are provided. The first upper class passenger room area A1 and the second upper class passenger room area A2 may include, for example, passenger rooms having a private room structure. The first lower class passenger area B1 and the second lower class passenger area B2 are areas in which, for example, second-class berths, second-class rooms, etc. are provided. The first lower class passenger area B1 and the second lower class passenger area B2 may include passenger rooms in a shared room structure.

[0026] The first common space C1 and the second common space C2 may include, for example, an entrance, a lobby, a passageway, men's and women's restrooms, men's and women's bathrooms, a shop, a recreation room, a smoking room, etc. The first common space C1 and the second common space C2 function as a shared space used jointly by users of the first upper class guest room area A1 and the second upper class guest room area A2 and users of the first lower class guest room area B1 and the second lower class guest room area B2.

[0027] In this example, in the first residential area 1, the first common space C1 is disposed between the first upper class passenger room area A1 and the first lower class passenger room area B1. In addition, in the second living area 2, the second common space C2 is disposed between the second upper class passenger cabin area A2 and the second lower class passenger cabin area B2.

[0028] In this example, the first upper class cabin area A1 and the second upper class cabin area A2 are arranged on the forward side in the direction of travel of the cruise ship (indicated by the arrow in the figure). The first lower class cabin area B1 and the second lower class cabin area B2 are arranged on the rear side in the direction of travel. Therefore, in the first living area 1, the first upper class cabin area A1, the first common space C1, and the first lower class cabin area B1 are arranged in this order from the front in the direction of travel. In the second living area 2, the second upper class cabin area A2, the second common space C2, and the second lower class cabin area B2 are arranged in this order from the front in the direction of travel.

[0029] An arrangement structure of the first upper class guest room area A1, the first lower class guest room area B1, and the first common space C1 in the first residential area 1; The layout structure of the second upper class guest room area A2, the second lower class guest room area B2, and the second common space C2 in the second living area 2 is as follows: The first residential area 1 and the second residential area 2 have the same layout structure. In other words, the layout structure of the first upper class passenger cabin area A1, the first lower class passenger cabin area B1 and the first common space C1, and the layout structure of the second upper class passenger cabin area A2, the second lower class passenger cabin area B2 and the second common space C2 have the same layout structure on the upper deck 3 and the lower deck 4.

[0030] [Modifications] FIG. 1(D) shows a modified example having a driver's compartment. The first living area 1 further includes a first driver's room area D1. The second living area 2 further includes a second driver's room area D2.

[0031] In this example, the first driver's room area D1 and the second driver's room area D2 are disposed at the rearmost part in the traveling direction.

[0032] The first driver's room area D1 and the second driver's room area D2 may each include a driver's room having a private room structure.

[0033] In addition, between the first driver's room area D1 and the second driver's room area D2 and the other areas, a first separation space S1 and a second separation space S2 are arranged to separate the first driver's room area D1 and the second driver's room area D2 from the other areas. In this way, contact between the driver and general customers can be reduced. Drivers are less likely to be disturbed while resting, and general passengers are less likely to wander into the driver's area.

[0034] The first and second separated spaces S1 and S2 may include, for example, an entrance, a lobby, a passageway, men's and women's restrooms, men's and women's bathrooms, a shop, a recreation room, a smoking room, etc. The first and second separated spaces S1 and S2 may also function as shared spaces used jointly by users of the driver's room and other users.

[0035] The layout structure of the first driver's room area D1 in the first living area 1 and the layout structure of the second driver's room area D2 in the second living area 2 have the same layout structure in the first living area 1 and the second living area 2.

[0036] That is, in this example, in the first living area 1, from the front in the traveling direction, the first upper class passenger room area A1, the first common space C1, the first lower class passenger room area B1, the first separation space S1, and the first driver's room area D1 are arranged in this order. In the second living area 2, from the front in the traveling direction, the second upper class passenger room area A2, the second common space C2, the second lower class passenger room area B2, the second separation space S2, and the second driver's room area D2 are arranged in this order.

[0037] [Effects of the first embodiment] The above-described first embodiment provides the following advantageous effects due to the above-described configuration.

[0038] The accommodation structure of the passenger ship of the first embodiment has the above-mentioned configuration, so that during the off-season, the ship can operate in either the first accommodation area 1 or the second accommodation area 2. For example, in a round-trip route between point A and point B, the ship can operate with passengers only in the first accommodation area 1 on the outbound journey, revenge In this case, even if the first accommodation 1 is used up on the outbound journey, the first accommodation 1 can be omitted from the maintenance before the return journey, and the second accommodation 2 can be used to carry passengers. Therefore, in the past, both the first accommodation 1 and the second accommodation 2 had to be maintained at the end of the outbound journey and at the end of the return journey. This only needs to be done at the end of the outbound and return journeys, so the maintenance work is almost halved. In addition, cleaning of linen and disposal of garbage can be done at either point A or point B, so it is extremely efficient. In addition, in the off-season when there are few passengers, for example, air conditioning and electricity can be used only in the first accommodation 1 on the outbound journey, and air conditioning and electricity can be used only in the second accommodation 2 on the return journey, so energy efficiency is also improved. In this way, the accommodation structure of the passenger ship of the present invention improves the operating efficiency in the off-season.

[0039] In the accommodation structure of the passenger ship of the first embodiment, the first accommodation area 1 and the second accommodation area 2 are separated into the upper deck 3 and the lower deck 4. For this reason, for example, during the off-season, the outbound journey can be operated with passengers only on the upper deck 3, and the return journey can be operated with passengers only on the lower deck 4. In this case, even if the first accommodation area 1 is used up on the outbound journey, maintenance of the first accommodation area 1 is omitted, and the return journey passengers are operated in the second accommodation area 2, the return journey passengers do not have to see the first accommodation area 1 that was used up on the outbound journey. This does not cause discomfort to the return journey passengers.

[0040] In the accommodation structure of the passenger ship of the first embodiment, common spaces C1, C2 are arranged between the upper class cabin areas A1, A2 and the lower class cabin areas B1, B2 in both the first accommodation area 1 and the second accommodation area 2. Therefore, the common spaces C1, C2 can be used without inconvenience by passengers in the upper class cabin areas A1, A2 and the lower class cabin areas B1, B2. In addition, contact between passengers in both the upper class cabin areas A1, A2 and the lower class cabin areas B1, B2 can be reduced.

[0041] The accommodation structure of a passenger ship according to the first embodiment described above can improve the operational efficiency during the off-season in a ferryboat having a driver's room.

[0042] Second Embodiment FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram illustrating the accommodation structure of a passenger ship according to a second embodiment of the present invention. (A) is a plan view of the upper deck, (B) is a plan view of the lower deck, and (C) is a plan view of the upper deck (lower deck) in a modified example having a driver's room.

[0043] [Basic example] Figure 2(A) and (B) are basic examples. (A) is the upper deck 3, and (B) is the lower deck 4.

[0044] This embodiment has a first living area 1 and a second living area 2. In this example, the first living area 1 is provided on the port side, and the second living area 2 is provided on the starboard side opposite the first living area 1. The first living area 1 and the second living area 2 are separated by a common space P.

[0045] The first living area 1 may be provided on the starboard side, and the second living area 2 may be provided on the port side. Also, the first living area 1 and the second living area 2 may be separated by a wall.

[0046] In this example, an upper deck 3 on which the first living area 1, the second living area 2 and a common space P are arranged; The lower deck 4 on which the first living area 1, the second living area 2 and the common space P are located is They have the same arrangement structure.

[0047] Other than that, it is similar to the first embodiment, and similar parts are given the same reference numerals.

[0048] [Modifications] FIG. 2(C) shows a modified example having a driver's compartment. The first living area 1 further includes a first driver's room area D1. The second living area 2 further includes a second driver's room area D2.

[0049] In this example, the first driver's room area D1 and the second driver's room area D2 are located at the rear end in the traveling direction. In addition, between the first driver's room area D1 and the second driver's room area D2 and the other areas, a first separation space S1 and a second separation space S2 are located to separate the first driver's room area D1 and the second driver's room area D2 from the other areas. In this way, contact between the driver and general customers can be reduced. The driver is less likely to be disturbed while resting, and general passengers are less likely to wander into the driver's area.

[0050] The layout structure of the first driver's room area D1 in the first living area 1 and the layout structure of the second driver's room area D2 in the second living area 2 have the same layout structure in the first living area 1 and the second living area 2.

[0051] That is, in this example, in the first living area 1, from the front in the traveling direction, the first upper class passenger room area A1, the first common space C1, the first lower class passenger room area B1, the first separation space S1, and the first driver's room area D1 are arranged in this order. In the second living area 2, from the front in the traveling direction, the second upper class passenger room area A2, the second common space C2, the second lower class passenger room area B2, the second separation space S2, and the second driver's room area D2 are arranged in this order. The first living area 1 and the second living area 2 are separated by a shared space P.

[0052] Other than that, it is similar to the first embodiment, and similar parts are given the same reference numerals.

[0053] [Effects of the second embodiment] The second embodiment, due to the above configuration, provides the following advantageous effects.

[0054] In the accommodation structure of the passenger ship of the second embodiment, the first accommodation area 1 and the second accommodation area 2 are separated on the starboard and port sides by a shared space P. For this reason, for example, in the off-season, the outbound journey can be operated with passengers only in the first accommodation area 1, and the return journey can be operated with passengers only in the second accommodation area 2. In this case, even if the first accommodation area 1 is used up on the outbound journey, maintenance of the first accommodation area 1 is omitted, and the return journey passengers are operated in the second accommodation area 2, the return journey passengers will not have to see the first accommodation area 1 that was used up on the outbound journey. This does not cause discomfort to the return journey passengers.

[0055] In the accommodation structure of the passenger ship of the second embodiment, the first accommodation area 1, the second accommodation area 2, and the common space P are arranged in the same configuration on both the upper deck 3 and the lower deck 4. For this reason, during the off-season, for example, the ship can operate with passengers on board in the first accommodation area 1 on the upper deck 3 and the second accommodation area 2 on the lower deck 4 on the outbound journey, and with passengers on board in the second accommodation area 2 on the upper deck 3 and the first accommodation area 1 on the lower deck 4 on the return journey. In this way, passengers can be loaded in a balanced manner on the left and right sides, thereby stabilizing the hull during operation.

[0056] Other than that, the same effects as those of the first embodiment are achieved.

[0057] [Example] 3 and 4 show an embodiment.

[0058] [1st residential area] 3 is a plan view of the upper deck 3. The first living area 1 is provided on the upper deck 3.

[0059] The first living area 1 includes a first upper class passenger compartment area A1, a first lower class passenger compartment area B1, and a first common space C1. The first living area 1 also includes a first driver's compartment area D1 and a first separation space S1.

[0060] In this example, the first upper class passenger area A1 includes a premium passenger area 11 and a first class passenger area 12. The premium passenger area 11 is located closest to the ship's owner (forward in the direction of travel). The first class passenger area 12 is located behind the premium passenger area 11, divided between the starboard and port sides. The premium passenger area 11 is a private cabin structure including multiple premium cabins. The first class passenger areas 12 are also private cabin structures including multiple first class cabins.

[0061] Between the left and right first-class passenger areas 12 are provided a machine room 13 and a multipurpose room 14. Between the deluxe passenger area 11 and the left and right first-class passenger areas 12, and the machine room 13 and multipurpose room 14, an aisle 15 is provided. The aisle 15 functions as a part of the first common space C1.

[0062] A first lower class passenger room area B1 is disposed across the first common space C1 from the first upper class passenger room area A1. A first driver's room area D1 is disposed across the first separation space S1 from the first lower class passenger room area B1.

[0063] The first lower class passenger compartment area B1 is a second class passenger compartment area 16. The second class passenger compartment area 16 has a shared room structure. The first driver's room area D1 has a private room structure including a private driver's room.

[0064] The first separation space S1 includes a restroom area 17 and a passageway 18. A gentleman's restroom, a ladies' restroom, and a multi-purpose toilet are provided in the restroom area 17. In this example, passageways 19 are provided on the starboard, port, and stern sides of the first driver's room area D1. The starboard, port, and stern passageways 19 communicate with the passageway 18 adjacent to the restroom area 17.

[0065] On the starboard and port sides of the second class passenger area 16, there are provided passageways 20 which communicate with the passageways 18 and 19.

[0066] In this example, the first common space C1 includes a lobby 21, a bathroom area 22, a restroom area 23, and a staircase 24. As described above, the passage 15 also functions as a part of the first common space C1. The lobby 21 is connected to the passage 20 and the passage 15. The bathroom area 22 is provided with a men's bathroom and dressing room, and a women's bathroom and dressing room. The restroom area 23 is provided with a men's restroom, a women's restroom, and a multi-purpose toilet. The staircase 24 leads to the lower floor deck 4.

[0067] [Second living quarter] 4 is a plan view of the lower deck 4. The second living area 2 is provided on the lower deck 4.

[0068] The second living area 2 includes a second upper class passenger compartment area A2, a second lower class passenger compartment area B2, and a second common space C2. The second living area 2 also includes a second driver's compartment area D2 and a second separated space S2.

[0069] In this example, the second upper class passenger area A2 includes a first class passenger area 12. The first class passenger areas 12 are arranged on the starboard side and the port side. Each of the first class passenger areas 12 has a private room structure including a plurality of first class rooms. A crew cabin 35 is provided on the side closest to the shipowner.

[0070] A restaurant 33 and a galley 34 are provided between the left and right first-class passenger areas 12. An aisle 15 is provided between the crew cabin 35 and the left and right first-class passenger areas 12 and between the restaurant 33 and the galley 34. The aisle 15 functions as a part of the second common space C2.

[0071] A second lower class passenger area B2 is disposed across the second common space C2 from the second upper class passenger area A2. A second driver's room area D2 is disposed across the second separation space S2 from the second lower class passenger area B2.

[0072] The second lower class passenger area B2 is the second class passenger area 16. The second class passenger area 16 has a shared room structure. The second driver's room area D2 has a private room structure including a private driver's room.

[0073] The second separation space S2 includes a restroom area 17 and a passageway 18. A gentleman's restroom, a ladies' restroom, and a multi-purpose toilet are provided in the restroom area 17. In this example, passageways 19 are provided on the starboard, port, and stern sides of the second driver's room area D2. The starboard, port, and stern passageways 19 communicate with the passageway 18 adjacent to the restroom area 17.

[0074] On the starboard and port sides of the second class passenger area 16, there are provided passageways 20 which communicate with the passageways 18 and 19.

[0075] The second common space C2 includes, in this example, an entrance 31, a shop and recreation room 32, a restroom area 23, and a staircase 24. As described above, the passageway 15 also functions as a part of the second common space C2. The entrance 31 communicates with the passageway 20 and the passageway 15. The restroom area 23 is provided with a men's restroom, a women's restroom, and a multi-purpose toilet. The staircase 24 communicates with the upper deck 3.

[0076] In this embodiment, the cabins are mainly classified from front to back, regardless of their vertical position. In other words, the special class, first class, second class, and driver's room are arranged in order from the front, away from the engine room at the stern, where the noise and vibration are least likely to affect the cabin. In this way, the lower the class of the cabins, the further aft the engine room and the chimney are located.

[0077] Furthermore, air conditioning rooms for each area can be located on the rooftop, and ducts and pipes can be routed directly below. This reduces the amount of ductwork inside the ceiling on each floor. By aligning the placement of shared toilets and other facilities above and below, water supply and drainage pipes can be connected vertically, reducing the amount of water supply and drainage pipes inside the ceiling on each floor.

[0078] Since the rooms are aligned on the upper and lower floors, passengers can easily recognize the relative positions of their rooms and are less likely to get lost on the ship. During off-season and normal times when the ship is not fully booked, the rear zone (second class cabins, driver's cabin) on the lower deck 4 is used on the outbound journey, and the forward zone (first class cabins, first class cabins) on the upper deck 3 is used, allowing passengers in the premium cabins to be separated from those in the regular cabins. On the return journey, the reverse is true: the forward zone (first class cabins) on the lower deck 4 is used, and the rear zone (second class cabins, driver's cabin) on the upper deck 3 is used, allowing passengers in the premium cabins to be separated from those in the regular cabins in the same way. In this way, closed areas can be set up on the outbound and return journeys, so the scope of cleaning work after arrival can also be controlled.

[0079] [Other Modifications] Although the above describes a particularly preferred embodiment of the present invention, the present invention is not intended to be limited to the embodiment shown, but can be modified and embodied in various forms, and the present invention is intended to encompass various modified examples.

[0080] For example, in the above example, the first class cabin and the first class cabin are exemplified as the upper class cabin, and the second class cabin and the driver's cabin are exemplified as the lower class cabin, but this is not limited to this. The upper class cabin and the lower class cabin may be divided into the above-mentioned four classes, or into two or three classes, as long as they include two levels of classes relatively. Of course, they may be divided into five or more classes. [Explanation of symbols]

[0081] A1: First superior cabin area A2: Second superior cabin area B1: First lower class cabin area B2: Second lower class cabin area C1: First common space C2: Second common space D1: First driver's room area D2: Second driver's room area S1: First separation space S2: Second separation space P: Common space 1: First residential area 2: Second residential area 3: Upper deck 4: Lower deck 11: Deluxe guest room area 12: 1st class cabin area 13: Machine room 14: Multipurpose room 15: Passage 16: Second class cabin area 17: Restroom area 18: Passage 19: Passage 20: Passage 21:Lobby 22:Bathroom area 23: Restroom area 24: Stairs 31: Entrance 32: Shop and recreation room 33:Restaurant 34: Kitchen room 35: Crew room

Claims

[Claim 1] A method for operating a passenger ship having a first accommodation space provided on an upper deck and a second accommodation space provided on a lower deck, comprising the steps of: The first living area includes a first upper class cabin area, a first lower class cabin area, and a first common space; The second living area includes a second upper class cabin area, a second lower class cabin area, and a second common space; An arrangement structure of the first upper class cabin area, the first lower class cabin area, and the first common space in the first living area; An arrangement structure of the second upper class guest room area, the second lower class guest room area, and the second common space in the second living area, By making the first and second accommodation spaces have the same layout and structure, it is possible to operate the ship using only the first accommodation space on the outbound route and only the second accommodation space on the return route during the off-season, thereby eliminating the need for maintenance of each accommodation space and reducing the use of air conditioning and electricity. A method of operating a passenger ship, comprising:

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