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Damen Entrusted with MSC Magnifica’s Refit

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Damen Entrusted with MSC Magnifica's Refit

Damen Shiprepair Rotterdam, part of Damen Shiprepair & Conversion, has been awarded a cruise repair and maintenance contract from MSC Cruises.

The 2010-built cruise ship MSC Magnifica arrived in Rotterdam on October 20 and is berthed at the yard’s largest drydock, where the ship is expected to stay for 18 days.

The repair scope includes extensive steelwork, cleaning, painting and replacement piping, as well as the entire renewal of the rudder system.

The vessel is 293 m long and has a capacity for more than 2,500 passengers.

Khalil Benjelloul, Cruise Vessels Product Manager of Damen Shiprepair & Conversion, said  that the project is certainly a challenge given the timeframe. “During the drydocking the 700-strong crew will largely stay on the vessel and they have to be able to carry out their normal activities safely, so it is quite a logistical operation.

At the same time, there could be up to 300 of our workers and subcontractors dealing with the project.”

“Rotterdam was the preferred yard because it offers the large capacity needed and additionally, the MSC Magnifica will sail straight on to Hamburg, where she picks up her passengers for her next cruise.

“Every hour is needed to get the vessel ready on time. For the cruise industry, getting the job done within the deadline is crucial. We cannot have thousands of passengers waiting.”

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Queen Victoria Cruise Ship To Get Multi-Million Upgrade

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Cunard Line is continuing its fleet upgrade with a multi-million refurbishment scheduled for January 2015.

The Queen Victoria will have a dry-dock at the Blohm & Voss shipyard in Hamburg, Germany. The shipyard is also the same place where sister ship Queen Elizabeth recently had its upgrade.

Queen Victoria’s multi-million dollar refit will ensure this much-loved ship remains in tip-top condition for her World Cruise in 2015 and beyond, said David Dingle, CEO for Cunard Line.

The refurbishment will include 9 brand new single staterooms which will offer an even wider range for cruisers sailing single. More shade will be offered by new sun awnings near the ships open deck pool. Another large part of the refit will be new environmentally friendly filters for the ships propulsion systems.

When a cruise ship gets a major upgrade it usually includes all the hotel spaces which the Queen Victoria will receive. New carpets and flat TV’s will be installed to freshen up the vessel. Also hotel departments including the gift shops will get a new fine jewellery and watches sections along with a new layout.

Queen Victoria’s dry-dock was originally scheduled for December 2015 but due to a propulsion unit bearing problem the dry-dock has had to be brought forward to January 2015. The propulsion issue has caused Cunard to cancel two cruises in January, a 12-day cruise to the Canaries departing January 3rd and a five-day cruise to Amsterdam departing January 15th. Passengers booked on those cruises have been informed and the cruise line is offering a $175 onboard credit. Passengers can choose another cruise or get a full refund of their booking.

While we are sorry to be cancelling the two cruises, we are looking forward to welcoming all those affected back aboard a Cunard ship in the near future, perhaps on Queen Victoria or Queen Elizabeth, both of which will be sailing in 2015 fresh from their make overs, Dingle said.

The Queen Victoria will be all set for its world cruise starting on January 20th 2015. The ship will offer guests all the latest onboard features which will be added during the upcoming dry-dock in Hamburg.

NCL: In one year, the Norwegian Escape premier in Hamburg harbour

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One more year until the premiere of the Norwegian Escape in Hamburg: The oldest bar in Miami draws on Norwegian construction

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The countdown is on: Today in exactly one year celebrates the newest and largest fleet member of the US-American company Norwegian Cruise Line as far the largest cruise ship in the port of Hamburg ppremierin the Hanseatic city.On board the oldest bar in Miami, Tobacco Road, which this week closes its doors on the mainland and is presented at the Freestyle Resort Cruising® new look goes.

After 102 years of existence, the Bar Tobacco Road, which was once issued the first liquor license in Miami, ceased operation.

“By offering this institution aboard Norwegian Escape a new home on the high seas, we preserve a piece of history Miamis” said Kevin Sheehan, President and Chief Executive Officer of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.

Within the 678 Ocean Place, the three decks reaching central meeting place on board Norwegian Escape, she finds her new home, which will be adorned with decorative elements from the original location. The famous neon sign, as well as memorabilia and photos give an insight on how closely the over 100-year history of the bar is the city of Miami entangled.In addition to traditional beers and spirits and a selection of in-house cocktail creations of Tobacco Road-bartender Leo Holtzman served on the Norwegian Escape.

The Norwegian Escape starts on October 23, 2015 for the first time in the 47-year history, a ship of Norwegian Cruise Line is a cruise in Hamburg – first is a two-night premiere event for the travel distribution on the program, following a two-night Cruise for consumers, which leads the ship from Hamburg to Southampton. From 14 November 2015, the Norwegian Escape cruises year round from / to Miami on a 7-night cruise through the Eastern Caribbean. Ports of call are Tortola, British Virgin Islands; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands and Nassau, Bahamas.

In terms of cabin diversity guests can look forward to the unique luxurious suite complex The Haven by Norwegian – also offer studio cabins for solo travelers, as well as cabins for families, multigenerational groups, wellness fans and more, numerous options for different target groups on board.

Photo: Norwegian Cruise Line