Development of a passenger ship for the island state of Indonesia

On 18 April, the Indonesian shipping company PT. Pelni and the MEYER WERFT, Papenburg, signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the development and construction of a new passenger ferry. The MoU was signed during the Indonesia-German Forum in Berlin, which was also attended by the Indonesian President Joko Widodo, numerous ministers and a large Indonesian delegation.

The event with numerous representatives of German industry was hosted by the Indonesian Embassy in Berlin and the Asian-Pacific Committee (APA). The forum aims to strengthen strategic cooperation with Indonesia’s traditional partners in order to meet global challenges.

In view of the changing flows of traffic for goods, services and passengers in Indonesia, together with the country’s strategic island location on international trade routes, attention will now focus on examining which type of ship will be best suited to meeting the new requirements in Indonesia.

“I am very glad that we can continue our excellent partnership with Indonesia, which has linked us together for more than 60 years,” says CEO Bernard Meyer.

Third Ship of Quantum Class for Royal Caribbean

Today in Bremerhaven MEYER WERFT delivered the 168,660-gt cruise ship Ovation of the Seas to the US cruise operator Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (Miami).

The third ship of the Quantum class sets new standards in terms of eco-friendliness. It features highly energy-efficient systems, optimised hydrodynamics, heat recovery, an effective underwater paint coating, a state-of-the-art exhaust gas treatment plant (hybrid scrubber) as well as energy-saving LED lighting systems.

Sophisticated alarm, safety and communication systems combined with the latest technology in propulsion and navigation are typical for Royal Caribbean cruise ships. The same high standard applies to entertainment and interiors.

The theatre is equipped with stage technology which has yet to find its peer ashore. Relax with a book at “Two 70°” and come back at night for a spectacular aerial show. The North Star on deck 17 allows the guests to travel in a glass gondola at a height of 90 m above sea level where they can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view. On deck 17 aft the RipCord simulates parachuting at sea both for beginners or seasoned parachuters. Surf aficionados may want to look for the perfect wave high above water level on the FlowRider on deck 16.

As to interiors, the Ovation leaves nothing to be desired. 4,180 guests can be accommodated in 2,090 cabins, and are taken care of by a crew of approx. 1,550. On board of the Quantum-class ships the traditional main restaurant has been replaced by dynamic dining, where the guests rotate in five different restaurants which are included in the cruise rate, and which offer a wide culinary variety. All told, the guests can choose from 18 restaurants on board, among them bars, lounges and spacious spa and wellness areas as well as spectacular open-deck areas and facilities offer endless pastime opportunities. “Seaplex” features the largest indoor activity area at sea that offers entertainment like bumper cars, roller skating, a competition-size basketball court as well as a circus school.

The “Two70°” stretches from deck 4 to 6, a spacious area offering a 270-degree panoramic view of the sea. The “Two270°” combines entertainment and technology which allows the guests to travel smoothly from day to night.

The Ovation of the Seas is another milestone by Royal Caribbean that will create a “wow” effect among its guests. The ship will depart from Bremerhaven to Southampton on 9.April 2016. Ovation of the Seas will sail its inaugural season from Southampton before the ship repositions to China

Ovation of the Seas Main Data

Work begins on the fourth ship for Norwegian Cruise Line

Work has begun on the first building phase for the latest member of the Norwegian Cruise Line fleet. Directors of the American shipping company were joined by representatives of MEYER WERFT for the keel laying ceremony on 5 April 2016. During the ceremony, block 45 of the 168,800 GRT ship was hoisted into the shipyard’s covered building dock II.

The traditional “lucky cent” was placed under the block by Andy Stuart, President of Norwegian Cruise Line, Harry Sommer, EVP Norwegian Cruise Line International and David Herrera, President Norwegian Cruise Line China, before the 800 ton crane positioned the 750 ton element on the engine room module which had been brought into the dock a few days previously. ““We are absolutely thrilled to celebrate the Keel Laying for Norwegian Joy today with our partners at MEYER WERFT,” said Norwegian Cruise Line President and Chief Operating Officer Andy Stuart. “Norwegian Joy is yet another evolution for Norwegian Cruise Line and we know”. The Norwegian Joy is the fourth of six ships being built by MEYER WERFT for Norwegian Cruise Line through to 2019.

“Today we have placed the first of about 80 blocks in our building dock,” says Bernard Meyer, Managing Director of MEYER WERFT. “We are very proud to continue the good cooperation with our long-standing customer Norwegian Cruise by building the Norwegian Joy.”

After its completion, Norwegian Joy will begin its first voyage to China in summer 2017. The ship has been developed specially for the Asian market and will be used solely for Chinese passengers.

The cruise ship measures 324 m in length, 41.4 in width and is offering a capacity for 4,200 passengers. The new-build will combine all the advantages of the Norwegian Breakaway, Norwegian Getaway and Norwegian Escape and has an additional deck to offer the passengers many added features and attractions.

Photo: v.l. – Lambert Kruse, Geschäftsführer Meyer Werft, Harry Sommer, EVP Norwegian Cruise Line International, Andy Stuart, Präsident von Norwegian Cruise Line, Bernard Meyer, Geschäftsführer Meyer Werft, David Herera, Präsident Norwegian Cruise Line China, Alex Xiang, , Vice President of Sales, China

The new cruise liner of the Meyer Werft, the Ovation of the Seas, will be leaving Bremerhaven for Hamburg on Friday evening, where it will arrive midday on Saturday for a further visit to the Blohm & Voss dockyard.

Over the last few days, the Ovation of the Seas has gone through numerous technical and nautical tests, putting the systems and technical machinery through their paces under extremely adverse conditions. The sound and vibration measurements were also completed, together with the speed tests.

Following this second trial voyage, the decision was taken to replace the drive propellers. For this third ship in the series, a new design had been developed to achieve further improvements in fuel consumption. It now transpires that this effect won’t be achieved so that the shipyard and owners are reverting to the established design: the original propellers will now be fitted while the ship is in dock in Hamburg. The crew and shipyard staff then return to Bremerhaven for a very brief layover before handing the ship over to the owners.

Plans are still in place to proceed with the handover to Royal Caribbean International ahead of schedule on 8 April 2016.