Conveyance likely to start on early Saturday morning
Papenburg, 18 June 2009 - The new passenger cruise vessel Celebrity Equinox is likely to leave Meyer Werft early in the morning of Saturday, 20 June 2009 to sail down the river Ems to Eemshaven (Netherlands). The conveyance of the Celebrity Equinox on the river Ems will take place in one go, assisted by the Ems barrier. For more information on the function and operation of the Ems barrier please go to www.nlwkn.niedersachsen.de
The Ems conveyance is roughly scheduled as follows:
Saturday, 20 June 2009
| Approx. 01.00 am | Harbour lock, Papenburg |
|---|---|
| Approx. 04.00 am | Friesenbrücke, Weener |
| Approx. 06.00 am | Jann-Berghaus-Brücke, Leer |
| Approx. 10.30 am (or 11.00 pm) | Passage of Ems barrier, Gandersum |
| Approx. 02.00 pm | Start Test & Trials |
(if required 12 h later)
Sunday, 21 June 2009
Approx. 20.00 h Arrival at pier in Eemshaven (NL)
(if required 12 h later)
!! All details are subject to wind and weather conditions and water levels, and can hence not be warranted. Changes to the schedule may occur!
The ship's departure and passage of the Papenburg lock will be broadcast live on the Internet. Go to the web cam www.meyerwerft.de
Also the Celebrity Equinox will sail down the Ems backwards. Conveying the ship in this manner has proven its worth because she is easier to manoeuvre in this way. During the conveyance the ship will be assisted by two tugs.
