Papenburg, 5th February 2015 – As part of a ceremony, the MEYER WERFT managing partners Bernard Meyer and Lambert Kruse now presented the graduates with their certificates and congratulated the young professionals on their success, wishing them all the best for their future as professionals.

The speeches referred to the significance of lifelong learning and the need to regularly question the correctness of procedures and everyday work within “CIP”. “As part of the continuous improvement process, it is important to always improve yourself,” Bernard Meyer said in his address.

Managing partner Lambert Kruse congratulated the new professionals and mentioned that all the graduates now have the power to develop further through their own dedication and to co-determine their personal success.

The education and training of young people and their adoption into appropriate employment are very important to the personnel strategy of MEYER WERFT, which is also demonstrated by the current number of staff acquisitions of MEYER WERFT and co-operating businesses.

Works council chairman Thomas Gelder congratulated the graduates on their high-quality training and advised them to be always open-minded, inquisitive and enthusiastic in order to cope with their future professional challenges cheerfully. He mentioned that the examination results are above the average for the chamber of industry and commerce and that this is already notable achievement.

The new professionals have been trained by MEYER WERFT GmbH & Co. KG in the following occupations:

Mechatronics technician Sven Abheiden, Viktor Döll, Daniel Katzmann, Joshua Nee

Industrial mechanic Jan-Sven Christ, Hauke Engberts, Philipp Kruth, Andre Lohmann, Markus Poelmann, Marco Priet, Matthias Roß, Jannes van Anken

Technical draftsman/woman in the application area of mechanical & installation engineering (shipbuilding) Martina Albers, Tobias Brandt, Fabienne Brickenstein, Hendrik Brinkmann, Wiebke Janßen, Christopher Kolisch, Jannek Lindemann, Simon Poel, Marcus Wilken

Technical product designerMareike Freese

Construction mechanic in the application area of shipbuildingAndre de Vries, Phillip Hartmann, Wilko Janßen, Alexander Kalmer, Phillip Jonas Otto, Jannik Schulte, Hendrik Stirler, Marten Walhuis, Joscha Winands

Construction mechanic in the application area of equipmentFranziska Dayen, Christoph Eden, Janek Gossling, Oliver Korte, Jacob Kösters, Mark Oltrop, Marcel Padberg, René Wiens, Nils Wotte

Construction mechanic in the application area of welding technologyChristian Anders, Mirco Cordes, Timo Engeln, Fabian Figura, Angelina Flickner, Maik Jongebloed, Patrik Snater, Kevin Weidemann

Electronics engineer for operating technologyRamon Stoican, Steffen Walker

Materials tester Kai Rolfes

Dual degree in shipbuildingYara-Lisa Gewetzki, David Hinken, Fred Nabbefeld, Hanna Wysocki

Dual degree in industrial mechanicsRené Gröne, Sven Meints, Andreas Robin, Daniel Seipel

First Ship of New Class for Royal Caribbean

Papenburg, 28 October 2014 – Today in Bremerhaven MEYER WERFT delivered the 167,800-gt cruise ship Quantum of the Seas to the US cruise operator Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (Miami).

The first 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 Quantum 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 Jamie’s Italian, the first restaurant at sea of the British chef Jamie Oliver. Plenty of shops, 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.

Art lovers will appreciate impressive works of art, among them “From Afar”, a very special polar bear installed on deck 15 which consists of 1,430 metal triangles.

The Quantum of the Seas is another milestone by Royal Caribbean that will create a “wow” affect among its guests. The ship will depart from Bremerhaven to Southampton on 28 October 2014, from where she will set off to her Atlantic crossing on 2 November. The maiden voyage is scheduled for 23 November from New York (Cape Liberty) to the Bahamas.

Quantum of the Seas Main data

Construction of the first ship for the new Norwegian Cruise Line series begins

Papenburg, 19 September 2014 – Norwegian Cruise Line executives and officials from MEYER WERFT took part in the Keel-Laying Ceremony of Norwegian Escape on Friday, September 19, 2014. During the official ceremony, block number 35/41, one of 86 blocks that will comprise the 164,600 gross ton vessel, was lifted into the covered building dock. This is the start of the block assembly for Norwegian Escape.

In the dock, Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line’s president and chief executive officer, laid the traditional "lucky coin," before the 400 ton block was placed by the 800 ton crane.

“We are pleased to start construction of Norwegian Escape", says Sheehan. “The start of the block assembly is a significant milestone and we eagerly anticipate the delivery of Norwegian Escape in the autumn of 2015.” The Norwegian Escape is the first of four ships with a length of 324.6 meters and a width of 41.4 meters that MEYER WERFT will be building for Norwegian Cruise Line until 2019.

“Today we placed one of 86 blocks”, says Bernard Meyer, MEYER WERFT's managing director. “We are proud to begin the construction of the new series and continue our partnership with one of the most innovative cruise lines in the world.”

Starting from October 2015, Norwegian Escape will begin seven-day cruises from Miami to the Eastern Caribbean, taking 4,200 guests to the tropical destinations of Tortola, British Virgin Islands; St. Thomas, American Virgin Islands and Nassau, Bahamas. The newbuilding will unite all the exciting and innovative features of both Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway. On top of that, she will feature a series of new public rooms and interactive experiences.