MEYER WERFT celebrates its anniversary: on 28 January 2020, it will be 225 years since the shipyard in Papenburg an der Ems first opened, originally established by Willm Rolf Meyer in 1795 as 'Thurm Werft' on the main Papenburg canal. Today MEYER WERFT is family-owned in the seventh generation.

On behalf of MEYER WERFT, Klaus Lübbers (Chief Procurement Officer) and Paul Bloem (Executive Board Member Corporate Public Af-fairs, Corporate Social Responsibility, Corporate Communications) handed over sym-bolic donation cheques to IFI Kinderheim Leer gGmbH (€ 15,000) and to Verein zur Förderung aufsuchender kirchlicher Jugendarbeit (AukiJu) Papenburg e.V (€ 10,000).

MEYER WERFT has had a strenuous and success-ful 2019. This year the shipyard has handed over three modern cruise ships to interna-tional cruise lines. In the years ahead, many demanding and innovative large projects will also be implemented.

Disney character Mickey Mouse visited the 80 children of the MEYER WERFT nursery Nautilus in the ship yard’s Visitor Center. The chil-dren enjoyed to take photos with Mickey Mouse, coloured Disney pictures and got a lit-tle Mickey Mouse figure. Disney Cruise Line delivered gifts to nearly 1500 children in hospitals, schools and children’s care facilities throughout its local port communities aroun…

230 students from regional schools followed an invitation by MEYER WERFT to discuss the future way of cruising. This time they were invited to the MEYER WERFT visitor to get an insight into the production.

Bremerhaven/Papenburg, 30 October 2019 - Today MEYER WERFT handed over the 169,245 GRT cruise ship Norwegian Encore to Norwegian Cruise Line (Miami, USA) in Bremerhaven following extensive testing of all machinery and systems, sea trials and intensive crew training. Norwegian Encore is the third vessels delivered by MEYER WERFT in 2019.

Norwegian Encore offers ultra-modern gastronomy and many exciting attrac-tions including a large go-cart track. Pool highlights include two slides extend-ing down several decks and double ocean loops protruding beyond the side of the ship. The luxurious interior, latest technical equipment and outstanding service with a crew of about 1,700 persons, promise a first-class recreation and relaxation experience.

The technical equipment for a perfect entertainment on board is standard for cruise ships built in Papenburg. But the ship offers more than just unique en-tertainment. Many technical measures to protect the environment ensure pas-sengers can enjoy a lovely holiday while at the same time showing responsibil-ity for the environment, illustrated clearly by features including the electric pod propulsion drive and improved hydrodynamics, together with many energy sav-ing systems such as heat recovery or extensive water cleaning systems. The exhaust gas from energy-efficient engines is cleaned in a special scrubber system.

“Norwegian Encore is the third cruise ship we deliver in 2019. I am proud and thankful for the contribution of our employees and partners”, said Tim Meyer, Managing Director of Meyer Werft.

Following delivery, Norwegian Encore will be leaving Bremerhaven for South-ampton, where the ship will be presented to the public for the first time. The ship will be christened on 21 November 2019 in Miami by Kelly Clarkson, an American singer.