First LPG/LEG tanker for Harpain

On 31 March 2009, MEYER WERFT delivered the LPG/LRG tanker Gaschem Nordsee to the shipping company Harpain. The ship, is 154.95 meters long, 22.70 meters wide, has a carrying capacity of 17,000 m³, and is able to operate at a speed of 17.7 knots. The low-temperature cargo tanks and other components were built and delivered by MEYER WERFT's sister company, NEPTUN WERFT in Rostock-Warnemünde.

In 2009 MEYER WERFT is once again putting on a solar boat contest. 20 teams from local and regional schools were picked to join the contest after the shipyard had received well over 50 solar boat designs. The teams have meanwhile received the remote controls and the solar cells from the shipyard, which are required to operate the boats. The teams will present their designs in the Papenburg harbour against the background of the Celebrity Equinox on 7 June 2009.

On Saturday, 13 June 2009, the premises next to MEYER WERFT's building dock II will once again be the venue for a big open air concert presented by the North German radio station NDR2. Five international top acts, Reamonn, James Morrison, Ich & Ich, Stefanie Heinzmann and Van Velzen, will be on stage against the impressive background of the shipyard's latest newbuilding, Celebrity Equinox. The ship which will leave the covered building dock on 7 June and will be berthed alongside the yard's pier until 19/20 June 2009. This is the third time that an open air concert is taking place next to the shipyard premises, with a cruise ship built by MEYER WERFT serving as a backdrop that will certainly create an unforgettable atmosphere. Some 16,000 music fans are expected to witness the event.

Disney Cruise Line Begins New Ship Construction

Two new ocean liners will expand Disney cruise destinations and experiences

PAPENBURG, GERMANY (March 2, 2009) - Disney Cruise Line began construction on two new ships today with a steel cutting ceremony at the MEYER WERFT shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. Scheduled for completion in 2011 and 2012, the new ocean liners will further advance the company's one-of-a-kind guest experience and create more family cruise options with a brand guests know and trust.

"When we launched our business in 1998, we recognized a need in the marketplace for a cruise experience created just for families," said Karl Holz, president of Disney Cruise Line and New Vacation Operations. "With these new ships, we are continuing to build upon that vision of providing more families with an unforgettable cruise vacation and the chance to explore new destinations with Disney."

The first piece of steel cut for the new ships was part of the art deco inspired scrollwork that will grace the bow of the ships. Similar to the scrollwork on the Disney Cruise Line ships, Disney Magic and Disney Wonder, the intricate pattern is reminiscent of the classic ocean liners of the 1930s, designed to reflect the glamour of the golden age of cruising with added touches of Disney whimsy, such as the Mickey Mouse medallion in the center of the design.

Since finalizing a contract with the MEYER WERFT shipyard to build the two new ships, Disney Cruise Line and Walt Disney Imagineering have created a truly distinctive design for the new ships. Over the next few years, construction will continue, bringing the design to reality. The design details will be unveiled at a later date.

Holz noted that the fleet expansion will more than double the passenger capacity for Disney Cruise Line. Each ship will have 1,250 staterooms and will weigh 128,000 tons. Similar to the existing ships, Disney Magic and Disney Wonder, the new ships will be purpose built with families in mind, with specially designed areas and activities for each member of the family to allow for both quality time together and wonderful individual experiences. The focus is to provide a setting where families can reconnect, adults can recharge and kids can immerse themselves in worlds of fantasy only Disney can create.

Known for bringing family travel to the cruise market, Disney continues to be a leader in the industry and was recently named the top large cruise ship experience by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler magazine in the 9th annual "Reader's Cruise Poll." The Disney Wonder, which sails three- and four-night cruises to The Bahamas, was ranked as the No. 1 cruise ship in the "Large Ship" category. The Disney Magic was also ranked in the top five cruise experiences overall. The Disney Magic primarily sails seven-night cruises to the eastern and western Caribbean and, beginning in the spring of 2010, will embark on a season of limited itineraries exploring Northern Europe and the Mediterranean.

To learn more about Disney Cruise Line or to book a vacation, guests can contact their travel agent, visit disneycruise.com or call Disney Cruise Line at (888) DCL-2500.

Travel agents can call Disney Cruise Line at (888) 325-2500 or visit disneytravelagents.com.

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Papenburg, 23. February 2009 - The new cruise ship from MEYER WERFT, AIDAluna, will arrive in Hamburg in the next few days, where she will undergo final inspection in Dock Elbe 17 of Blohm + Voss shipyard.

An unknown object got stuck in the propeller of AIDAluna during the ship's first short trip. A thorough investigation is necessary to clarify the circumstances. The new cruise ship will visit Hamburg for a few days only, and will complete her technical and nautical sea trials in the North Sea according to schedule.

The delivery of the 69,200-gt cruise ship to the owner AIDA Cruises will take place as planned in Emden on 16th March 2009. Her maiden voyage will start in Hamburg on 22nd March 2009.