MEYER WERFT starts production of new cruise ship

Papenburg, 16.07.2004 - The MEYER WERFT Shipyard of Papenburg/Germany today started construction of the new cruise ship Pride of Hawaii for Norwegian Cruise Line in the presence of Nils Nordh, Executive Vice President Corporate Newbuilding of Norwegian Cruise Line / Star Cruises. Nils Nordh pressed the start button of the computer-controlled cutting machine inside the shipyard´s prefabrication hall. This marks the start of production of the second in a series of two luxury liners with a length overall of 294 metres and a breadth of 32.20 metres. The vessels will have a speed of 25 knots and will be capable of carrying 2,376 passengers in more than 1,188 cabins. This new vessel now under construction will be delivered in Spring 2006. The Norwegian Jewel is the first ship out of this series for delivery in summer 2005 which is under construction at MEYER WERFT shipyard ships for Norwegian Cruise Line. These new ships for Norwegian Cruise Line will set new stan-dards in both design and technology. The cruise vessels will be fitted with so-called podded drives. The energy required will be generated by five diesel engines. The vessel will operate for the brand NCL America and will sail under US flag.

Naming of Passenger Ship No. 23 for Indonesia

Papenburg/Emden, 26.06.2004 - - On June 26, 2004 the MEYER WERFT shipyard in Papenburg/Germany delivered the 23nd passenger ship to the Directorate General of Sea Communication, Jakarta/Indonesia. Before delivery the 15,136 GT newbuilding was named Labobar by her Godmother Mrs. Hj. Sri Redjeki Sumaryoto, Indone-sian State Minister for Women Empowerment. Although Labobar looks like her predecessors she is absolutely different, especially regarding the interior design. This vessel is a technically advanced newbuilding in a series of passenger ships for Indonesia featuring improved passenger and cargo capacities. Labobar is 146.5 m long, 23.4 m wide and carries up to 3,084 pas-sengers. Upon completion of this ship the yard will have built a to-tal of 29 ships (23 passenger ships, 5 cargo/passenger ships and 1 gas tanker) for Indonesia. The first passenger ship out of this series was built in 1983 and was permanemtly modified to guarantee the most efficient opera-tion. Since 1983 about 60 million passengers have been carried on MEYER WERFT ships in Indonesia. In addition, 3 ships with a carrying capacity of 500 pas-sengers each were built in Surabaya/Indonesia in close cooperation with the Indonesian PT. PAL shipyard in 1995 and 1999 respectively. The cooperation between MEYER WERFT and the island state of Indonesia is one of the most successful German development projects. On June 29, 2004 the Labobar will finally leave Em-den for Indonesia and is due to arrive at the Indonesian capital Jakarta approximately 3 weeks later. The vessel´s home port will be the Indonesian seaport of Ambon. Labobar - Main Particulars

First Blocks in Place in MEYER WERFT's Building Dock

Papenburg, 04.06.2004 - In the covered building dock of MEYER WERFT shipyard in Papenburg, one of a total of 67 steel blocks of the new 93,000 GT cruise vessel was lifted into place today. Inside the dock Nils Nordh, Executive Vice President Cor-porate Newbuilding of Norwegian Cruise Line/Star Cruises laid the traditional "lucky cent" before the block was lowered down onto the keel blocks by the yard´s 800-ton crane. The ceremony took place in presence of Tan Sri Lim Kok Thay, Chairman and CEO of Star Cruises Group and Colin Veitch, CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line. The block, which was lifted into the dock, weighs nearly 230 tons, is 20 meters long, 30 meters wide and about 8 meters high. It is the first vessel for Norwegian Cruise Line in a series of two to be built by MEYER WERFT. These ships are further developments of the Norwegian Dawn which the shipyard built for NCL in 2002. The new ships are to be delivered to the Owners in the summer 2005 and in the spring 2006. The ship will have a length overall of 294.13 meters and a breadth of 32.2 meters. It will develop a speed of more than 25 knots and will be capable of accommodating 2,376 passengers in 1188 cabins who are taken care of by about 1,000 crew members. Five MAN B&W diesel engines will generate an output of 72,000 kW (=100,000 hp). Propulsion will be provided by two 20 MW azipods. The podded drive ensures very low noise and vibration levels as well as excellent manoeuvring capabilities. The new ships will feature plenty of exclusive interior hallmarks. Most of all, with this ship Norwegian Cruise Line is going to continue their concept of "Freestyle Cruising" which includes e.g. an unparalleled event gastronomy with a variety of bars and restaurants on board.

Papenburg, 22.04.2004 - The new cruise ship Jewel of the Seas reach Hamburg´s new Cruise Center - Grasbrook-Terminal on Saturday, 24 April. The ship will pass the pilot station Elbe I at about 08.00 h, will reach the Port of Hamburg at about 12.00 h and will be at the Pier of the new cruise terminal at about 14.00 h. The ship was built by MEYER WERFT in Papenburg and delivered to Royal Caribbean International on April 22.

Another New Cruise Ship for Royal Caribbean International built by MEYER WERFT

Papenburg, 22.04.2004 - The latest cruise vessel from the MEYER WERFT Shipyard of Papenburg, Germany - the 90,090 GT Jewel of the Seas - was delivered to Royal Caribbean International on Thursday 22 April, 2004. Jewel of the Seas is the fourth luxury cruise vessel of the Radiance-class built for Royal Caribbean International by MEYER WERFT. This new-building will further strengthen Royal Caribbean's leading position in the global cruise industry. The Radiance-class vessels have a very slim, yacht like design with extensive use of glass. The ship's interior offers a variety of special features and unprecedented comfort. More than 80% of the cabins are outside cabins. 90% of the outside cabins have private balconies. The state-of-the-art stage technology and interactive communications systems provide entertainment and safety of the latest technical standards as well as an environmentally beneficial operation. The ship design was optimized using computer calculations and model tests. The slim lines of the vessel with its 15 decks as well as the novel propulsion drive and the innovative gas/steam turbine system provide excellent manoeuvring and sea-keeping characteristics resulting in extremely low sound and vibration levels. After delivery the Jewel of the Seas will sail from the Dutch harbour Eemshaven to Hamburg to be presented to European media and travel agents as well as to undertake first short cruises. In May, the ship will start her regular cruises from England to Scandinavia. The naming ceremony will take place in Southampton on 07 May 2004. Jewel of the Seas - Main Particulars

Cabins Total cabins on board:

Public AreasCentrumThe Pit StopCasino RoyaleSchooner Bar Theme RestaurantsArt & Photo GalleryCinemaShopping MallCoral TheatreThe Safari ClubTides - Main RestaurantSolarium - Fitness CenterWindjammer CaféKids AreaSea View CaféViking Crown (Deck Technical OutfitSafety Systems Galleys Stage Equipment TV System Integrated Bridge System Manoeuvring AidsPropulsion and Electric Power Supply Water Supply and Discharge Sewage Treatment Plant Waste Handling System Air Conditioning System

Papenburg, 05.04.2004 - Without any problems the river Ems passage (from Papenburg to Eemshaven) of the new cruise vessel Jewel of the Seas was done yesterday.