Innovation Technology

Innovation
Technology
&
ship b u i l d i n g i n p a pe n b u rg
MEYER WERFT GmbH
Industriegebiet Sued
26871 Papenburg – Germany
Phone +49 49 61 81- 0
Fax +49 49 61 81- 43 00
E-mail: info@meyerwerft.de
Internet: www.meyerwerft.de
www.youtube.com/meyerwerft1795
Conception & Design: art-studio Manitzke
01-2013 – 3.000 – SCH
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EDITORIAL
Papenburg
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Shipbuilding precision
Made in Papenburg
The restaurant in the “Forum Alte Werft”
This brochure aims to provide an overview of shipbuilding “Made in Papenburg“. You will see that
shipbuilding is very exciting. MEYER WERFT combines
high technology with productivity and environmentally
friendly production. The combination of great willingness to innovate with highly motivated employees
makes MEYER WERFT successful. In our shipyard cruise
vessels, ferries, LNG tanker and other sophisticated
ships are built to the highest technical demands for
customers all over the world.
If you want to learn more about the fascinating world of
modern shipbuilding enjoy reading this small brochure
or simply come and see us. Our modern Visitor Centre
will answer all your questions.
The town hall in the city centre
Yours Bernard Meyer
The “Alte Werft” Forum
(Old Shipyard Forum) . . .
Quality
. . . is created here in two of the largest covered
construction halls in the world.
Under cover of these halls and in the most upto-date workshops, large-scale technical projects
such as the construction of cruise ships are
carried out using the most efficient production
methods.
. . . was a production site of MEYER
WERFT until the start of the 70’s. Today
an hotel with a restaurant, the tourist
information centre, the Zeitspeichermuseum and the city hall are all housed
here.
❑ www.hotel-alte-werft.de
CONTENTS
Topic overview
... everything about the shipyard
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Shipyard History
18-21
Shipbuilding
Technology
34-39
Norwegian
Cruise Line
56-61
Other Ship Types
8-14
Shipyard Facilities
& the Environment
22-25
Disney
Cruise Line
40-43
AIDA
Cruises
62-65
River Cruise Ships
15-17
Expertise &
Know-How
26-33
RCI &
Celebrity Cruises
44-55
More
Passenger Ships
66-71
Visitor Centre &
About Papenburg
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Shipyard History
MEYER WERFT
was founded in 1795
After the years of wooden shipbuilding, the company demonstrated pioneering
spirit which formed the basis for the continual development of the shipyard. The
company began to build iron ships with steam engines in 1872.
Papenburg had around 20 shipyards in 1860 – only MEYER WERFT survived into
the 21st century. Up to 400 seaworthy ships were
registered in Papenburg in the 19th century.
In between the two World Wars, the shipyard mainly built trawlers, pilot vessels
and lightships as well as passenger ships for coastal travel. In 1960, the company
began gas tanker construction and in 1964 Papenburg's first Ro-Ro ferry, the
MALMÖ, was delivered.
Over the past decades, MEYER WERFT has acquired an excellent international
reputation through the construction of car and passenger ferries, Ro-Ro and
passenger ships, gas tankers and luxurious cruise ships in particular.
Shipyard History
Family business
for seven generations
The company has been owned by the Meyer family for seven generations. Bernard
Meyer has been leading the company since 1982. In May 2012 Dr. Jan Meyer was
appointed Managing Partner.
Willm Rolf Meyer
1795–1841
Franz Wilhelm Meyer
1841–1876
Joseph Lambert Meyer
1872–1920
Bernhard Meyer
1920–1924
Franz Joseph Meyer
1920–1951
Godfried Meyer
1951–1977
Joseph-Franz Meyer
1941–1998
Bernard Meyer
from 1982
Jan Meyer
from 2012
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Shipyard History
From paddle steamers
to the first passenger ship
The first passenger ship
of the shipyard: The Triton
paddle steamer, year of
construction 1874.
The freight and passenger steamer Graf
Goetzen, year of construction 1914. This
MEYER WERFT ship gained worldwide fame
in the Hollywood film African Queen. The
ship was broken down into parts after being
completed and was taken to the African
Lake Tanganyika where it was put together
again under the supervision of Meyer Werft
engineers. The ship is still in use under the
name of Liemba after almost 100 years.
The Elbe 1 lightship was
completed under the
toughest conditions, shortly
before the end of World
War II. Today the museum
ship can be admired in
Cuxhaven.
The Mauritius was delivered
in 1955. The ship transported both freight and
passengers. The Mauritius
was a reference ship for
new international markets,
e.g. Indonesia.
One of the Frisia ships,
which were built by MEYER
WERFT for the ferry link to
the East Frisian Islands.
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Ships which made history
right from the start . . .
The first MEYER WERFT cruise ship. In
1985 the shipyard successfully entered
the field of cruise ship building with
the Homeric for the shipping company
Home Lines. Never before had a ship of
this size been launched sideways.
The government steamboat Herzogin
Elisabeth from 1902.
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Shipyard Facilities
Europe’s most advanced shipyard
Meyer Werft
MEYER WERFT was the first compact shipyard in Europe and is one of the most
advanced shipyards in the world. The two construction halls together with the
modern production facilities and the concept of short distances make the shipyard
so successful. Short distances – this applies in terms of organization with swift
decision-making procedures and in physical terms of distance in the yard itself.
The second construction hall was extended by 120 metres in 2008 so that the
yard can continue to build ever larger ships.
Just in Time
Computerized logistics minimize storage space and reduce operating costs. The
TESS material flow system works with bluetooth technology to control all material
flow in the yard. Each component is in the right place, with the right person,
at the right time. This guarantees shortest transport distances, minimum empty
runs and precise just-in-time supply.
For decades, MEYER WERFT has been a pioneer for operational environmental
protection in shipbuilding. Emission reductions, a sophisticated environment
management system and the avoidance of pollution are a matter of course for
the shipyard.
Shipyard Facilities
The shipyard premises
Sketch of the shipyard premises
Cross section of the construction dock
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Shipyard Facilities
The largest laser centre in Europe
Meyer Werft
With the MEYER WERFT Laserzentrum, the shipyard has established the
largest laser centre in Europe. Six large laser facilities with a capacity of
12kW each constitute the centrepiece of the new steel construction centre.
Laser welding has been used at MEYER WERFT since 1994.
MEYER WERFT developed a special process, the
so-called “laser-hybrid” welding. The benefits of
using a laser in steel construction are higher speed,
less warping due to limited exposure to heat,
improved strength and the associated considerably
lower costs in comparison to traditional welding
techniques.
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The new pipe centre
of MEYER WERFT
Automatic bending and flanging machines provide high levels of efficiency
With numerous investments in new
machines and facilities as well as a
comprehensive new organisation, the
modern pipe centre was commissioned
at the start of 2012.
By strengthening these peripheral
units as highly technical, sophisticated
stand-alone plants, competitiveness
has significantly improved.
250 km of pipes and numerous technical facilities
cater for supply and disposal on board
The computer-operated pipe store
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Shipyard Facilities
Shipbuilding in its most effective manner
Meyer Werft
The 600 and 800 tonne cranes enable a high degree of flexibility in the
preliminary installation of the blocks. The blocks are built and pre-fitted right
next to the construction dock, then they are moved to the dock with the
crane and welded to the ship.
Cutting Edge Technology and Advances
Shipbuilding in Papenburg operates according to the “building block principle”.
Sections are made from steel sheets and blocks are made from sections.
Approximately 70 blocks, weighing up to 800 tonnes, make up a ship. The
technical equipment is also pre-assembled wherever possible before it is
added to the ship. Thanks to the modular design made up of individual, premanufactured blocks, the ship can be built within a short time.
Shipyard Facilities
Transportation of a block with two flat-bed trailers
Block
Pre-fitted section
Panel (deck)
Steel sheet and profiles
The Edge in Quality
The automated panel route is the
centrepiece of the steel construction.
In the stage preliminary to the block
building, the tailored steel sheets are
processed into sections with profiles,
beams and side walls. Around eight
to ten sections make up one block.
The high tolerance of manufacture is
essential.
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Block plan: Breakdown of a large cruise ship into different steel blocks of up to 800 tonnes
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Environment
Environmental management
Meyer Werft
MEYER WERFT is committed to protecting the environment. Consistent
environmental management is one of the business priorities and a key factor
for sustainable development. Using resources in a considerate manner is not
only beneficial to the environment but also reduces costs. In order to maintain
and improve the high corporate environmental standards, the shipyard holds
a continuously open dialogue with its employees, suppliers, customers and
research institutes.
In order to operate in Alaska, very strict exhaust emission
regulations must be adhered to.
Cooperation at all levels is an essential component for a successful environmental
protection policy. Through effective environmental management monitoring, the
company is engaged in a continual improvement process.
Effective environmental protection and sustainable development can take place
when living, working and business conditions are not only economically, but also
ecologically and socially just.
❑ You can find further information in the Sustainability Report of MEYER WERFT
❑ www.meyerwerft.de –> responsibility
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Expertise
& know-how from experience
People are the heart and the soul of
a company. This is particularly true of
MEYER WERFT – a family company with
a tradition in management as well as
with the employees. The group employs
approx. 2,500 employees in Papenburg and more than 400 in RostockWarnemünde.
Shipbuilding means carrying out largescale projects which are technically and
logistically demanding. Computer-assisted
technologies for the design (CAD),
planning, construction and manufacturing (PLM) of the ship are used in all
working areas of the shipyard.
MEYER WERFT in Papenburg 2012
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Expertise & Know-How
Engineering service
Meyer Werft
3D drawings help to optimise dimensions and effectively coordinate team work.
Shipbuilding is a modern industry which unites all new technologies such as
satellite communications, multimedia, the latest stage technology as well as
supply and disposal techniques in one product. Shipyards therefore need
qualified employees. The continual improvement process improves productivity
constantly.
Quality takes utmost priority. Qualified and
experienced laboratory staff use imaging procedues
such as X-rays to inspect welds.
The shipyard ensures the highest quality in
shipbuilding following a set procedure and
using the latest technology.
In the laboratory
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Training and development
Investing in the future
Training is an investment in employees
and the future. At the moment,
MEYER WERFT trains approx. 270 young
people in 11 different vocations on a
yearly basis. In addition the shipyard
provides constant training and
development for employees in order
to guarantee their top position in the
long term.
MEYER WERFT employs 350 highly
qualified engineers and technicians.
The design offices for “Shipbuilding”,
“Mechanical Engineering” and
“Accommodation” are responsible for
developing the design, calculations
for stability and strength and technical
drawings. Nearly every ship is unique in
its way. “Research & Development” and
“Sales & Design” are already busy today
in designing the ships for tomorrow,
alongside novel production methods
and innovations.
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Shipbuilding Technology
Computer-assisted technologies
continuous development
Specialist shipbuilding, in particular the construction of large passenger and
cruise ships is very demanding both technically and logistically. Computerassisted technologies for the design, planning, construction and manufacturing
of these ships are integrated in all areas of the shipyard. Shipbuilding in
Papenburg is a cutting edge industry. Floating hotels with every on-board facility
are built here.
In cooperation with the aviation industry, MEYER WERFT broke new ground
even back in the 80’s: today, the adaption and use of the CATIA computer
software has enabled new methods for producing 3D drawings to optimise
ship design. This equipment is constantly being further developed for the
requirements of shipbuilding with business partners Dassault and IBM.
Shipbuilding Technology
3D view of the main engine
Computer graphics from the heart of a ship
CAD drawing to plan out pipelines and cable trays
3D view of a swimming pool
. . . and an outside cabin
Simulation in the Virtual Reality room
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Shipbuilding Technology
Cruise shipbuilding
Meyer Werft
In the mid-80‘s, the shipyard started cruise shipbuilding with the Homeric. By
2016, nearly 40 luxury liners between 40,000 and approx. 170,000 gt will have
been built in Papenburg.
The Keel Laying – old traditions are still observed in shipbuilding despite the
latest technology: a “lucky penny” was always placed under the new keel before
the work started. Today it is a “lucky cent” and the tradition continues.
When the ship floats out it is in its new element.
The final touches are made to the interior in the
fitting-out quay.
The river conveyance of a cruise liner from
Papenburg to the North Sea is always a really
spectacular occasion for spectators and the media
alike. Often more than 100,000 people gather to
witness the event. In the early ‘90s, the depth of
the river Ems had to be adapted to the constantly
growing size of the ships built in Papenburg.
During the laying of the keel, the lucky penny is placed underneath
the first steel block
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References
40 cruise ships
*Gross tonnage
= approx. 3.25 m3
Name
Shipping company
gt*
Year
Norwegian N.N.
Norwegian Cruise Line
163,000
2015
Anthem of the Seas
Quantum of teh Seas
Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean
166,500
166,500
2015
2014
Norwegian Breakaway
Norwegian Getaway
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line
144,000
144,000
2014
2013
Disney Fantasy Disney Dream Disney Cruise Line
Disney Cruise Line
130,000
130,000
2012
2011
Celebrity Reflection Celebrity Silhouette
Celebrity Eclipse Celebrity Equinox Celebrity Solstice Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises
126,000
122,000
122,000
122,000
122,000
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
AIDAstella AIDAmar AIDAsol AIDAblu AIDAluna AIDAbella AIDAdiva AIDA Cruises
AIDA Cruises
AIDA Cruises
AIDA Cruises
AIDA Cruises
AIDA Cruises
AIDA Cruises
71,300
71,300
71,300
71,100
69,200
69,200
69,200
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
Norwegian Gem Norwegian Pearl Pride of Hawaii Norwegian Jewel Star Cruises/NCL
Star Cruises/NCL
Star Cruises/NCL
Star Cruises/NCL
93,500
93,500
93,500
93,500
2007
2006
2006
2005
Jewel of the Seas Serenade of the Seas Brilliance of the Seas Radiance of the Seas Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean
90,090
90,090
90,090
90,090
2004
2003
2002
2001
Norwegian Dawn
Norwegian Star
Star Cruises/NCL
Star Cruises/NCL
92,000
92,000
2002
2001
SuperStar Virgo
SuperStar Leo
Star Cruises
Star Cruises
76,800
76,800
1999
1998
Aurora
Oriana
P&O Cruises
P&O Cruises
76,000
69,000
2000
1995
Mercury
Galaxy
Century
Zenith
Horizon
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises
77,700
77,700
71,000
47,300
46,800
1997
1996
1995
1992
1990
Crown Odyssey
Royal Cruise Line
34,200
1988
Westerdam
Holland America Line
54,000
1990
Homeric
Home Lines Inc.
42,000
1986
On the sea trail – the new ship and its
various systems are tested out. From the
top speed to the “braking distance” and
various nautical tests, the ship undergoes extensive testing. Only when all the
systems are working smoothly and all
international requirements have been met
is the ship handed over to the ship owner.
The handing-over of the ship – after
two years of building, many detail
optimisations as well as the sea trails,
the ship is handed over to its new owner.
Even a few weeks before delivery, the
first crew members come on board in
order to familiarise themselves with the
new ship.
Float out of AIDAblu
River conveyance of Celebrity Solstice
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Disney cruise line
Disney in Papenburg
Disney cruise line
In April 2007 MEYER WERFT succeeded in welcoming the American cruise
ship company Disney Cruise Line as a new customer.
Contracts were signed for two 130,000 gt new builds. These ships were
delivered to the cruise company in 2010 and 2012.
In the cruise sector, Disney Cruise Line
concentrates on a market segment tailored
specifically to families.
The Disney ships have something to offer for
the whole family, from a music theatre to
luxurious spa offers for adults as well as a whole
deck for kids.
❑ www.disneycruise.disney.go.com
The guests can expect many first class restaurants on board
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The atrium of the ship
The Enchanted Garden restaurant
The Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy
offer cruise experiences for the whole
family.
The special flair of a Disney resort is
combined with the latest media and
entertainment technology on board
a ship.
On the top deck of the Disney Dream
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Disney cruise line
Disney Cruise Line
meyer werft
With its fleet and its own island Castaway Cay, Disney Cruise Line offers
a special cruise experience for fans of Mickey Mouse & Co., young or old.
The new generation of the DCL fleet stands out through amazingly spacious
cabins, innovative theatre and stage technology as well as the most up-todate and environmentally-friendly ship technology.
The sun deck offers a spectacular view
The Aqua Duck wild water flume on board
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The theatre with innovative stage technology
Disney Fantasy
Disney Dream
Technical data:
Overall length:
Moulded breadth:
Size:
Engine output:
Speed:
Draught:
Comfortable cabins
Inside cabins with a “virtual porthole”
339.80 m
37.00 m
130,000 gt
76,800 kW
23.5 kn
8.3 m
Outside cabins:
Inside cabins:
Cabins:
1,102
148
1,250
Max. passengers:
4,000
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Royal CaribBean
New projects from
Royal caribbean international
In February 2011 and 2012, the orders for this new
class of ship with the project name “Sunshine” were
firmly booked.
An innovative but RCI typical design with lots of special
technical features and innovations makes the Sunshine
class a first on the cruise market.
Team meeting
The core team for the construction of the Sunshine ships is
working flat out with the shipping company and other partners.
New technical systems such as exhaust gas cleaning systems
(scrubber) and special solutions in terms of energy efficiency
will characterise these ships.
Approximately 250 technicians and engineers are
currently working on developing and constructing
the project in detail. The construction of the first
ship will begin in 2013. The ships will be completed
in 2014 and 2015.
❑ www.royalcaribbean.de
Anthem of the Seas
Quantum of the Seas
Technical data:
Overall length:
Moulded breadth:
Size:
Speed:
Max. passengers:
348 m
41 m
166,500 gt
22.0 kn
4,905
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Anthem of the Seas
Quantum of the Seas
New class of ship 2014 | 2015
Towing test: During the towing test, the shape and hydrodynamics of the ship which were developed
on the computer are tested and optimised
“With both Sunshine class ships, we will once again
produce a totally new kind of ship in Papenburg. Very
environmentally friendly and energy efficient – and at
the same time the ship offers very innovative concepts
in on-board comfort and entertainment.”
Uwe Wulff, Project Manager
“Sunshine will break new
ground in terms of its
hull shape and overall
hydrodynamics. The design
guarantees very low fuel
consumption and ensures
that the latest safety
regulations are adhered to.”
Henning Luhmann,
Technical Design Manager
“We are currently developing very innovative and
exciting solutions for the hotel operations and the
on-board entertainment with Royal Caribbean and
selected suppliers in order to meet the highest
passenger requirements.”
Manfred Bresler,
Accommodation Department Manager
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Royal CaribBean
Radiance class ships
RCCL
MEYER WERFT has built four cruise liners for the shipping company Royal
Caribbean so far. The ships offer a once-in-a-lifetime experience in terms of
the design of the ship as well as the interior.
They have been awarded various distinctions like “Ship of the Year” and
honoured with the Environment Certificate. The smooth running of the
engines are particularly valued by the passengers.
These ships have a novel propulsion concept with two gas turbines and an
additional steam turbine to generate power to drive the ship and for hotel
operations on board. The dramatically reduced exhaust levels of these ships
for Royal Caribbean make them the first ships to bring shipbuilding a step
further towards a “Green Ship”. In the “Green Ship” concept every kind of
environmental pollution is reduced as far as possible.
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The spectacular atrium is the heart of the ship
Jewel of the Seas
Serenade of the Seas
Brilliance of the Seas
Radiance of the Seas
Technical data:
Overall length:
293.00 m
Moulded breadth:
32.20 m
Size:
90,090 gt
Engine output:
57,600 kW
Speed:
25 kn
Suites:
26
Deluxe cabins:
36
Outside cabins:
234
Outside cabins with balcony:
521
Inside cabins:
238
Total cabins:
1,055
Max. passengers:
2,500
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Celebrity cruises
Celebrity Solstice class
New generation
A new generation of ships – with the new Solstice class Post Panmax ships for
Celebrity Cruises, MEYER WERFT passed the 100,000 gt boundary.
The five new ships which were completed between 2008 and 2012 fulfil, for
the first time, the new, stricter stability regulations of the IMO (International
Maritime Organisation) which have been in force since 2009.
This class of ship has 1,286 outside cabins, at the time of its construction it was
more than any other cruise ship in the world. This ship class is also pioneering in
the energy-saving department. Thanks to the installation of high-tech, efficient
systems, the overall energy saving amounts to 30% in comparison to other ships.
Before a shipbuilding contract can be signed, up to 200 designs are developed
in order to find the optimum design. The Solstice class features real grass as part
of a club installation called “The Lawn Club” with an area over two thousand
square metres.
❑ www.celebritycruises.com
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The Lawn Club with real grass
Chill out on the Celebrity Eclipse
Celebrity Reflection*
Celebrity Silhoutte
Celebrity Eclipse
Celebrity Equinox
Celebrity Solstice
Technical data:
Overall length:
315 | *319 m
Moulded breadth:
36.80 | *37.40 m
Size:
122,000 | *126,000 gt
Engine output:
67,200 kW
Speed:
24 kn
Draught:
8.3 m
Innovative design and the most modern technology
Outside cabins:
Inside cabins:
Total cabins:
1,286 | *1,369
140 | *154
1,426 | *1,523
Max. passengers:
3,100 | *3,400
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Celebrity cruises
The trendsetter of the 90’s
celebrity cruises
Ships for Celebrity have become bigger and bigger, more and more elaborate
and more and more beautiful. The yacht-type design, the colourful identification
marks of the fleet, the funnel and last but not least the stylish interior design, in
combination with the generous space on offer, were significant guarantees of
the success of this type of ship. MEYER WERFT supplied Celebrity Cruises with
the sister ships Horizon and Zenith in 1990 and 1992 respectively.
These were the first ships of a fleet of grand
floating hotels for the new cruise brand Celebrity
Cruises.
Both Horizon and Zenith were the largest
passenger ships ever built in Germany at the
start of the 90’s.
The Galaxy went on to become part of the “Mein-Schiff” fleet of
TUI Cruises
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The main restaurant
Mercury | Galaxy | Century*
Technical data:
Overall length:
264 | *249 m
Moulded breadth:
32.20 m
Size:
77,700 | *71,000 gt
Engine output:
39,400 | *37,130 kW
Speed:
21.50 kn
Penthouse suites:
Royal suites:
Suites:
Panorama cabins:
Outside cabins:
Inside cabins:
Total cabins:
2
10 | *8
38 | *42
17
575 | *517
306 | *320
948 | *889
Max. passengers:
2,200 | *1,800
Zenith | Horizon*
Technical data:
Overall length:
208 m
Moulded breadth:
29.00 m
Size:
47,300 | *46,800 gt
Engine output:
20,250 kW
Speed:
21.50 kn
Presidential suites:
Suites:
Outside cabins:
Inside cabins:
Total cabins:
Max. passengers:
The pool deck
A suite on board
2
20 | *18
519 | *513
146 | *144
687 | *677
1,660
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Norwegian Cruise line
Project Breakaway Plus
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line ordered from MEYER WERFT a new cruise vessel, for
delivery in October 2015, with the option for a second ship for delivery in
spring 2017.
The new ship, at 163,000 gross tons and approximately 4,200 passenger
berths, will be larger than the Company’s Breakaway class ships currently
under construction at MEYER WERFT and will incorporate many of those vessels’
unique design elements and innovations. With the project name “Breakaway
Plus”, this new vessel will be the largest in Norwegian’s fleet.
❑ www.ncl.de
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© fotolia Philip
© fotolia Stephan Sühling
N.N.
Technical data:
Overall length:
Moulded breadth:
Size:
Engine output:
Speed:
Draught:
324 m
41.40 m
163,000 gt
76,800 kW
22,5 kn
8.3 m
Outside cabins:
Inside cabins:
Total cabins:
1,677
488
2,165
Max. passengers:
5,205
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Norwegian Cruise line
Project Breakaway
Norwegian Cruise Line
A new generation of freestyle cruising ships for Norwegian Cruise Line is created.
With the order for building two cruise giants of 144,000 gt, MEYER WERFT can
continue its long business relationship with Norwegian Cruise Line.
At the end of October 2010, the contracts for the construction of these ships
were signed. The two ships will each be 324 metres long, 39 metres wide and
offer enough space for 4,000 passengers.
❑ www.ncl.de
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Computer animations of the new ship class
Norwegian Getaway
Norwegian Breakaway
Technical data:
Overall length:
Moulded breadth:
Size:
Engine output:
Speed:
Draught:
The new cruise vessel will be delivered in spring 2013
324 m
39.70 m
143,800 gt
67,200 kW
22,5 kn
8.3 m
Outside cabins:
Inside cabins:
Total cabins:
1,509
506
2,015
Max. passengers:
4,730
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Norwegian Cruise line
Norwegian Cruise Line
Luxury liner for Norwegian
The first new build contracts after September 11th 2001: In September 2003,
Norwegian Cruise Line made the decision to award the contract for two more
93,000 gt cruise ships to MEYER WERFT.
These ships were a further development of the Norwegian Dawn which the
shipyard built for Norwegian in 2002.
The new ships with the names Norwegian Jewel
and Pride of Hawaii were delivered to the cruise
line in summer 2005 and spring 2006. Then
followed the Norwegian Pearl in autumn 2006
and the Norwegian Gem in autumn 2007. The
ships have an overall length of over 294 metres
and a width of 32.2 metres. They reach a speed
of over 25 knots.
The Pride of Hawaii
Cruise Ships
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A modern and colourful design features dominantly on board
Norwegian Gem
Norwegian Pearl
Pride of Hawaii
Norwegian Jewel
Technical data:
Overall length:
294.00 m
Moulded breadth:
32.20 m
Size:
93,500 gt
Engine output:
72,000 kW
Speed:
25 kn
Penthouse suites:
2
Suites:
42
Deluxe cabins:
132
Outside cabins:
235
Outside cabins with balcony:
352
Cabins for the handicapped:
27
Inside cabins:
398
Total cabins:
1,188
Passengers:
2,800
Norwegian Dawn
Norwegian Star
Technical data:
Overall length:
294.00 m
Moulded breadth:
32.20 m
Size:
92,000 gt
Engine output:
58,800 kW
Speed:
25 kn
Penthouse suites:
2
Suites:
34
Deluxe cabins:
107
Outside cabins:
242
Outside cabins with balcony:
360
Cabins for the handicapped:
20
Inside cabins:
355
Total cabins:
1,120
Passengers:
2,800
Generous cabins offer lots of space
A variety of restaurants provide culinary diversification
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aida cruises
Club ships for AIDA
aida cruises
MEYER WERFT received its first contracts for ships specifically for the German
cruise market. Seven club ships of up to 71,000 gt are to be delivered to AIDA
in total, one every spring; the last one in 2013.
The design of the ships is tailored exactly to the wishes and needs of the German
passengers.
A wide range of restaurants with many different culinary specialities also help to
create the right holiday feeling.
AIDA Cruises and MEYER WERFT – a collaboration between two market leaders,
giving further impetus to the German cruise market.
❑ www.aida.de
Cruise Ships
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The first brewery on board a cruise ship
A suite on board the AIDAblu
German is the on-board language of
the AIDA club ships.
A relaxed and easy-going atmosphere in
the restaurants, bars and the other areas
provides the guest with a casual cruise
experience.
A number of restaurants with the a broad variety of culinary offerings, along with bars and cafés ensure the comfort of the passengers
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aida cruises
AIDA club ships
Meyer werft
AIDA is the leading cruise brand in Germany. A wide range of interesting
activities on the ships, an environmentally-friendly overall concept and routes
to the most beautiful destinations in the world are very popular with the
German-speaking public on board.
So far, MEYER WERFT has been contracted to build a fleet of seven ships for
AIDA.
Varied and interesting day trips out on land, a spa
and fitness centre, as well as an extensive pool area
top off the image of the new ship class for AIDA.
Cruise Ships
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Innovative theatre architecture
Fitness and spa areas offer variety on board
AIDAstella
AIDAmar
AIDAsol
AIDAblu
AIDAluna
AIDAbella
AIDAdiva
Technical data (AIDAdiva)
Overall length:
252 m
Moulded breadth:
32.20 m
Size:
71,300 / 69,200 gt
Engine output:
36,000 kW
Speed:
22 kn
Treatment room in the spa
4D cinema on the ship
Suites and
outside cabins with balcony:
Total cabins:
457
1,025
Passengers:
2,500
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P&O Cruises
Dream ships for the UK
P&O Cruises
The Oriana for P&O Cruises (UK), delivered in April 1995, was the first cruise
liner specially designed for the British market. At a speed of 24 knots, the Oriana
is among the fastest ships in its class and is used for travelling worldwide.
In 1997 MEYER WERFT won the contract to build the superliner Aurora from
P&O Cruises. The ship, which transports 1,878 passengers, is a significantly larger
development of the Oriana at 76,000 gt with lots of new design and technology
features.
The Aurora has a total of 939 cabins and more than 60% of the outside
cabins have their own balcony. The new superliner was specially designed for
the growing British cruise market. Laid down in December 1998, the ship was
delivered in spring 2000. This new dream ship runs at a speed of 24 knots
with its diesel-electric engine.
❑ www.pocruises.com
Cruise Ships
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Dome made from tiffany glass
A glimpse into the “Lord‘s Tavern“
Aurora
Technical data:
Overall length:
Moulded breadth:
Size:
Engine output:
Speed:
Penthouse suites:
Suites:
Outside cabins:
Outside cabins with balcony:
Cabins for the handicapped:
Inside cabins:
Total cabins:
Max. passengers:
270 m
32.20 m
76,000 gt
58,800 kW
24 kn
2
8
239
388
22
280
939
1,900
Oriana
Technical data:
Overall length:
Moulded breadth:
Size:
Engine output:
Speed:
Suites:
Luxury suites:
Single cabins:
Outside cabins:
Inside cabins:
Total cabins:
Max. passengers:
The “Curzon Room” concert hall
The penthouse suite on board the Aurora
260 m
32.20 m
69,000 gt
47,750 kW
24 kn
8
16
160
410
320
914
2,000
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Star Cruises
Ships for Asia
Star cruises
The atrium on board the SuperStar Leo
The SuperStar Leo and SuperStar Virgo ships intended for the Asian shipping
company Star Cruises were delivered in autumn 1998 and summer 1999
respectively. The 76,800 gt ships with speeds of over 24 knots were specially
designed for the Asian cruise market. MEYER WERFT is the first shipyard to
build modern cruise ships for Asia.
The atrium constitutes the architectural focus point of the SuperStar Leo and
the SuperStar Virgo. The vast entrance hall stretches across seven floors and
offers space for the reception, bars and exclusive shops. Various cafés and
bars offer delicacies for every taste and the spacious rest areas invite guests
in to “chill out”.
❑ www.starcruises.com
SuperStar Virgo | SuperStar Leo
Technical data:
Overall length:
268.00 m
Moulded breadth:
32.20 m
Size:
76,800 gt
Engine output:
58,800 kW
Speed:
24 kn
Themed suites:
6
Junior suites:
11
Standard suites:
162
Outside cabins:
217
Outside cabins with balcony:
212
Cabins for the handicapped:
4
Inside cabins:
370
Total cabins:
982
Max. passengers:
2,500
Home lines
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The first cruise ships
Home Lines
The Homeric was built in 1986 for Home Lines and was then remodelled
and extended by 40 metres to 244 metres in 1990 to become the Westerdam for Holland America Line, USA.
Never before had a cruise ship of this size and this scale been extended.
Among the most important restructuring and expansion measures were
additional cabins, the two-level show lounge and larger restaurants. The
ship still sails as Thomson Dream.
The Crown Odyssey, delivered in 1989, was one of the most luxurious cruise
ships of its time for world cruises. Since 2008 the ship sails as Balmoral for
Fred. Olsen Cruise Line.
Crown Odyssey* | Westerdam
(ex Homeric)
Technical data:
Overall length:
*187 | 204 m
Moulded breadth:
*28.20 | 29 m
Size:
*34,200 | 42,000 gt
Engine output:
*21,200 | 23,800 kW
Speed:
*22 | 23 kn
Apartments:
*16 | 5
Suites:
*74 | 16
Outside cabins:
*322 | 473
Inside cabins:
*114 | 253
Total cabins:
*526 | 747
Max. passengers:
*1,200 | 1,250
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P.T. Pelni
Successful cooperation
P.T. Pelni
The business connection with Indonesia has been in place since as early as the
50‘s. From 1983 to 2008, MEYER WERFT built what was probably the world‘s
biggest series of passenger ships for the island state of Indonesia.
Since then, 24 ships have provided a regular service between the islands, thereby
contributing significantly to the improvement of the infrastructure of Indonesia.
In summer 2006, Meyer WERFT won the contract for the construction of
another passenger ship for Indonesia. Based on the design of the type 2000 ship,
a new kind of design was developed which factored in the increased transport
capacities. The new ship, completed in 2008, can transport over 1,500 passengers along with almost 100 containers.
Passengers Ships Indonesia
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Type 500 was built in Indonesia
The development of a working ferry network is essential for the maritime “continent” of Indonesia
In association with Prof. W. Rutz,
economic geographer at the University
of Bochum, MEYER WERFT developed
a concept for using ships to improve the
economic infrastructure of the country.
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P.T. Pelni
Modern ships for the Island state
Indonesia
Passenger ships for Indonesia: a successful composition of modern equipment
on the one hand and particularly robust, heavy-duty engineering on the other.
North America was opened up in the 19th century
through the construction of the railway line. The
passenger ships of MEYER WERFT had a similar task
of strategic importance for the development of the
Indonesian island world.
❑ www.pelni.com
Passengers Ships Indonesia
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The mosque on the ship
The simply appointed cabins and open public spaces contribute to the success of these ships
Type 2000
Technical data:
Year Name 2008
2004
2002
2001
1998
1997
1997
1996
1993
1993
1988
1985
1984
1984
1983
Gunung Dempo
Labobar
Nggapulu
Doro Londa
Kelud
Sinabung
Lambelu
Bukit Siguntang
Dobonsolo
Ciremai
Tidar
Umsini
Rinjani
Kambuna
Kerinci
gt
14,200
15,100
14,800
14,800
14,800
14,800
14,800
14,800
14,800
14,800
14,800
14,800
14,800
14,800
14,800
Type 1000
Technical data:
Year Name 1995
1994
1994
1994
1991
1991
1990
1986
1986
Tilongkabila
Bukit Raya
Binaiya
Leuser
Awu
Sirimau
Tatamailau
Lawit
Kelimutu
gt
6,000
6,000
6,000
6,000
6,000
6,000
6,000
6,000
6,000
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Brittany ferries
Ro-Ro*ferries for
Brittany ferries
*Ro-Ro = Roll on / Roll off (car ferry)
In February 2004, the 41,000 gt Pont Aven was completed. The ship is 185
metres long, 30.9 metres wide and offers space for 2,400 passengers on its
11 decks as well as 3,500 lane metres for 650 cars.
The ship reaches a very high speed of 27 knots while being extremely seaworthy
at the same time. The positive effect of this is noticeable for the passengers and
the crew when crossing the Bay of Biscaya in particular.
The pool on board offers relaxation for the passengers. Numerous other facilities
such as the casino, the cinema, bars and restaurants offer pleasant ways of
spending time.
The bow ramp and the car deck of the Pont-Aven are the defining features of
a functional car ferry. The ship offers the highest level of safety and reliability.
At the same time, the ship offers countless amenities for passengers. Without
exaggeration you can think of this as a “cruise ferry”.
❑ www.brittany-ferries.com
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The atrium of the ship
An indoor pool on board
Pont Aven
Technical data:
Overall length:
Moulded breadth:
Size:
Engine output:
Speed:
Total amount of passengers:
2,400
Total cabins:
652
Number of cars:
and lorries:
650
20
3,500 lane metres
The Pont Aven loading ramp
185 m
30.9 m
41,000 gt
43,200 kW
27 kn
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silja Line
Silja Europa for the shipping company
Silja line
The largest cruise ferry at the time at almost 60,000 gt was delivered by
Meyer Werft to the Finnish shipping company Silja Line in 1993.
The Silja Europa was first put to use between Stockholm and Helsinki and
now travels between Turku and Stockholm.
❑ www.silja.fi
MEYER WERFT began building large car and passenger ferries in the 60’s. Since
then, over 20 ships of this type have been manufactured, among those are two
large series predominantly for the Baltic Sea area:
• 6 ferries for Sweden/Denmark
• 9 ferries for Viking Line, Sweden/Finland
MEYER WERFT is also known as a specialist for the construction of ro-ro ships.
In 1996, the shipyard delivered the first pure ro-ro ship in the world, the Undine.
The Ambassador and the Diplomat are among very few ships which were built
under the US flag in Europe.
Ferries + Ro-Ro Ships
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References
29 ferries + Ro-Ro ships
*Gross tonnage
= approx. 3.25 m3
Name
Shipping company
gt*
Year
Pont-Aven
Brittany Ferries, F
40,000
2004
Silja Europa
OY Silja Line AB, FIN
59,914
1993
Viking Sally
AB Sally, FIN
15,567
1980
Diana II
AB Slite, S 11,672
1979
Azteca
Puerto Vallarta
Coromuel
Caminos y Puentes Federales, MEX
Caminos y Puentes Federales, MEX
Caminos y Puentes Federales, MEX
6,823
7,005
7,235
1975
1974
1973
Viking 5
Viking 4
Viking 3
Viking 1 AB Sally, FIN
AB Sally, FIN AB Sally, FIN AB Sally, FIN
5,280
4,480
4,240
4,240
1974
1973
1972
1970
Diana
Apollo
AB Slite, S
AB Slite, S
4,150
4,240
1972
1970
Vikingfjord
PR. “Nordlandfähre”, D 3,777
1969
Stella Scarlett
Ursula
Svea Scarlett
Regula
Betula
AB Svea, S
AB Svea, S AB Svea, S AB Svea, S AB Svea, S
4,175
2,370
2,958
2,319
2,292
1974
1973
1971
1971
1968
Hammershus
Bornholmerpilen
Dampskibsselskabet, DK Dampskibsselskabet, DK 2,938
1,999
1965
1963
Langeland
Malmö
Interessentskabet, DK
Interessentskabet, DK
907
498
1965
1964
Diplomat
Ambassador
CCT, USA
CCT, USA
13,500
13,500
1981
1980
Nestor
M.S. Nestor, D
5,121
1979
Foss Ems
M.S. Ems, D
5,401
1978
Undine
Salom
Wallenius, D
Wallenius, D
19,000
19,000
1966
1966
Silja Europa
Technical data:
Overall length:
Moulded breadth:
Size:
Engine output:
Speed:
Total amount of passengers:
3,013
Total cabins:
1,194
Cars:
or lorries:
950 lane metres
There is plenty of space and every comfort for passengers and vehicles on board Meyer Werft ferries
202 m
32.00 m
59,914 gt
31,800 kW
21.5 kn
400
50
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Gas Tankers
Gas and chemical tankers
LNG and LPG/LEG tankers
MEYER WERFT has an excellent international reputation in the field of gas and
chemical tanker construction. The Dutch shipping company Anthony Veder
engaged MEYER WERFT in January 2011 with the construction of a new LNGtanker. This gas tanker for the transportation of liquid natural gas has an overall
length of 156 meters and a breadth of 22.70 meters as well as a cargo capacity
of 15,600 m³ LNG, which is cooled during transport down to minus 164° C.
In 2012, MEYER WERFT delivered the first gas tanker to
transport liquefied natural gas (LNG).
This modern tanker with the name Coral Energy was equipped with lowemission gas propulsion that meets the highest environmental standards. The
delivery of this ship was in December 2012. The sister corporation NEPTUN
WERFT in Rostock was incorporated regarding the construction and especially
for equipping the Coral Energy.
Between 2007 and 2010 four 17,000 m³ innovative gas tankers were built
for the Norwegian shipping company Solvang ASA and the German Harpain
Shipping.
Gas Tankers
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A floating chemical plant which is
subject to the strictest safety regulations
Tank construction in Warnemünde
LNG Tankers
Technical data:
Overall length:
Overall width:
Draught (with full LNG load):
Speed:
Cargo capacity:
Both vaporised LNG and marine diesel are used as fuel for this type of ship
156 m
22.70 m
7.35 m
15.8 kn
15,600 m3
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Gas Tankers
Innovative gas tankers
for liquefied gases and chemicals
56 gas tankers for transporting liquefied gases and chemicals have been
built at MEYER WERFT since 1961. The shipyard specialised in the construction
of this kind of ship early on and is still one of the international leaders in the
construction of LPG / LEG / CO2 and LNG gas tankers.
Due to its experience and production facilities, MEYER WERFT can offer gas
tankers of all kinds and sizes of up to 100,000 m3 .
The construction of sophisticated gas tankers is a
day-to-day business for MEYER WERFT and its sister
company NEPTUN WERFT.
Competent experts among our employees and
qualified suppliers ensure high product quality.
Different construction phases during tank construction
Gas Tankers
The Gaschem Antarctic was delivered in 2010
References
56 gas tankers
Tank cap. m3 Delivered
Name
Shipping company
Coral Energy
Gaschem Antarctic
Gaschem Adriatic
Gaschem Pacific
Gaschem Nordsee
Clipper Hermond
Clipper Hermes
Clipper Helen
Clipper Hebe
Clipper Harald
Clipper Viking
Donau
Tycho Brahe
Immanuel Kant
Salacgriva
Saulkrasti
Skulte
Skriveri
Sloka
Sigulda
Lielupe
Mayori
Dubulty
Dzintari
Bolduri
Yurmala
Gurupi
Gurupa
Grajau
Zetagas
Kurt Illies
SMB II Hermann Schulte
Dorothea Schulte
Gaz Nordsee
Gaz Pacific
Epsilon Gas
Bengghazi
Coral Isis
Deltagas
Gammagas
Irene
Nicole
Kap Roland
Tine Tholstrup
Ligur
Libra
Claude
Gaston Micard
Lisbeth Tholstrup
Ulla Tholstrup
Kirsten Tholstrup
Hanne Tholstrup
Mary Else Tholstrup
Ninja Tholstrup
Ann Lise Tholstrup
Anthony Veder, NL
Harpain Reederei, D
Harpain Reederei, D
Harpain Reederei, D
Harpain Reederei, D
Solvang ASA, N
Solvang ASA, N
Solvang ASA, N
Solvang ASA, N
Solvang ASA, N
Solvang ASA, N
F.A. Detjen, D
F.A. Detjen, D
B. Schulte, D
Sovcomflot, UdSSR
Sovcomflot, UdSSR
Sovcomflot, UdSSR
Sovcomflot, UdSSR
Sovcomflot, UdSSR
Sovcomflot, UdSSR
Latvian Shipping, UdSSR
Latvian Shipping, UdSSR
Latvian Shipping, UdSSR
Latvian Shipping, UdSSR
Latvian Shipping, UdSSR
Latvian Shipping, UdSSR
Petrobras, BR
Petrobras, BR
Petrobras, BR
Sloman Neptun, D
B. Schulte, D
P.T. PUSRI, Indonesien
B. Schulte, D
B. Schulte, D
F.A. Detjen, D
F.A. Detjen, D
Sloman Neptun, D
Caltram, Algerien
Coral Shipping Co., CU
Sloman Neptun, D
Sloman Neptun, D
Transmarin, D
AB Transmarin, S
B. Schulte, D
I/S Transkosan, DK
Partederiet, S
Rederiet MT “Libra“, S
AB Transmarin, S
SigS. Arstad, N
I/S Transkosan, DK
A/S Kosangas, DK
I/S Transkosan, DK
A/S Kosangas, DK
I/S Transkosan, DK
A/S Kosangas, DK
A/S Kosangas, DK
15,600
17,000
17,000
17,000
17,000
17,000
17,000
17,000
17,000
12,500
12,500
30,200
15,400
15,400
15,000
15,000
15,000
15,000 15,000
15,000
12,000
12,000
12,000
12,000
12,000
12,000
8,100
8,100
8,100
6,600
6,500
5,700
5,700
5,700
5,700
5,700
5,700
5,600
5,600
5,500
5,200
5,200
3,000
2,100
1,600
1,500
1,500
1,500
1,400
923
917
907
895 628
597
597
2012
2010
2010
2009
2009
2008
2008
2007
2007
1999
1998
1985
1982
1983
1991
1991
1991
1990
1990
1989
1978
1977
1977
1976
1976
1975
1987
1987
1987
1982
1982
1984
1980
1981
1982
1981
1977
1978
1976
1974
1972
1971
1967
1968
1968
1970
1968
1967
1964
1963
1961
1961
1962
1965
1964
1963
59
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KLTT
Decades of experience
livestock carrier conversions
At the start of the 70‘s, MEYER WERFT began to convert freight ships and
tankers into animal transporters. Having carried out 27 conversions, the shipyard
is regarded as one of the market leaders in this field.
The transportation of live animals on ships is subject to very strict international
regulations. Countries like Australia in particular have issued strict animal welfare
requirements for this type of transportation.
Powerful ventilation systems, special deck coverings and the installation of
special ramps for the animals guarantee the best animal protection when loading
and unloading as well as during transportation.
In April 2000, MEYER WERFT delivered the Al Shuwaikh to the shipping company
KLTT from Kuwait. The conversion of the ship with a capacity of 80,000 sheep
was carried out under the leadership of MEYER WERFT in cooperation with its
sister company NEPTUN WERFT. The final fitting-out of the ship, which included
the installation of feeding, drinking water and ventilation facilities as well as the
laying down of a special deck covering, was carried out by MEYER WERFT.
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References
27 livestock carriers
Delivered Name
Shipping company
Capacity
Sheep (cattle)
2000
1997
Al Shuwaikh
Al Messilah
KLTT, Kuwait
KLTT, Kuwait
88,000
80,000
1989
1987
Cormo Express
Angus Express
Vroon B.V., NL
Vroon B.V., NL
70,000
(650)
1985
Benwalid
Turkish-Libyan, TR 21,300
1983
Rabunion XIX
Rabunion, Libanon
15,300
1982
Corriedale Express
Vroon B.V., NL
55,000
1982
Rabunion XVIII
Rabunion, Libanon
27,300
1981
1981
1981
Sahiwal Express
Guernsey Express
Kerry Express
Vroon B.V., NL
Vroon B.V., NL
Vroon B.V., NL
(800)
(1,400)
(2,225)
1980
Al Kuwait (ex Al Shuwaikh)
KLTT, Kuwait 125,600
1980
Avalo
Vroon B.V., NL
(1,400)
1979
1978
Rabunion XVII
Rabunion XII
Rabunion, Libanon
Rabunion, Libanon
16,500
8,000
1977
1977
1977
1976
1976
1975
1974
Galloway Express
Car Express
Hereford Express
Merino Express
Normand Express
Devon Express
Limousin Express
Vroon B.V., NL
Vroon B.V., NL
Vroon B.V., NL
Vroon B.V., NL
Vroon B.V., NL
Vroon B.V., NL
Vroon B.V., NL
(1,500)
(600)
(615)
17,330
4,390
(755)
(625)
1973
Capo San Marco
Dreyfus
15,000
1972
1972
1972
1970
Charolais Express
Jersey Express
Holstein Express
Angus Express
Vroon B.V., NL
Vroon B.V., NL
Vroon B.V., NL
Vroon B.V., NL
10,325
(302)
6,050
(330)
KLTT is a long established customer of
MEYER WERFT. The Al Messilah with a
capacity for approx. 80,000 sheep was
delivered in 1997 and the Al Kuwait
(ex Al Shuwaikh) for 125,600 sheep
in 1980.
Al Shuwaikh
Technical data:
Overall length:
186 m
Moulded breadth:
32.00 m
Size:
40,600 gt
Engine output:
14,500 kW
Speed:
19.5 kn
Transportation Capacity: 80,000 sheep
or
75,000 sheep
over 500 cattle
Automatic feeding and water supply facilities as well as special materials provide high quality transportation
for live animals
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Meyer Neptun Group
Specialist in river cruise ships
Neptun werft
The sister company NEPTUN WERFT in Rostock-Warnemünde is the most
tradition-rich former East-German shipbuilding company and it has been part
of the Meyer Neptun Group since 1997.
More than 1,500 new build ships, thousands of ship conversions, repairs as well
as steel constructions have been carried out in over 150 years of the company's
history.
The high quality and specific expertise in Papenburg
and Rostock complement one another ideally so
large-scale projects can be achieved and new
markets opened up with the combined know-how.
❑ www.neptunwerft.de
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Viking River Cruises
River cruise ships
Seven river cruise ships for Viking were delivered in 2012. Another
18 ships for Viking River Cruises will follow within the next years.
They are used for different European routes such as the Rhine, the
Mosel and the Danube and also in Dutch waters. Each new build has
95 cabins: 2 explorer suites, 46 veranda suites and state rooms,
22 cabins with a French balcony and 25 standard cabins.
N.N. | N.N. | N.N. | Viking Atla |
Viking Jarl | Viking Rinda | Viking
Forseti | Viking Var | Viking Tor |
Viking Bragi | Viking Skadi | Viking
Aegir | Viking Embla | Viking Njord |
Viking Freija | Viking Idun | Viking
Odin | Viking Prestige
Technical data:
Overall length:
135 m
Overall width:
11.40 m
Construction draught: approx. 1.50 m
Propulsion power: approx. 4 x 330 kW
Speed:
20 km/h
Passengers:
190
Passenger cabins:
95
Crew:
53
Crew cabins:
31
The Viking Prestige has over 95 outside cabins
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Meyer Neptun Group
Premicon AG
River cruise ships
NEPTUN WERFT has built a new type of river cruise ship, the Twin Cruiser,
for Premicon AG of Munich. The Twin Cruiser approach consists of two
independent hulls, which decouples sound and vibration from the engine
to the passenger facilities and ensures a smooth and silent journey.
Designed and constructed according to the latest regulations, the
“Premicon Queen” meets all current safety and stability requirements.
Six ships of this special type have been built.
Premicon Queen
Avalon Imagery | Avalon Tranquility
Bellevue
Avalon Tapestry
Flamenco
Technical data:
Overall length:
135 m
Overall width:
11.40 m
Construction draught: approx. 1.50 m
Propulsion power: approx. 2 x 800 kW
Speed:
22 km/h
Passengers:
Passenger cabins:
Crew:
Crew cabins:
106 – 196
53 – 100
44 – 57
24 – 30
River Cruise Ships
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Ships for A-Rosa
River cruise ships
April 2002 goes down in the company history of NEPTUN WERFT
because the christening and the hand-over of the ships A-Rosa Bella
and A-Rosa Donna took place. A new product was established.
Since then, NEPTUN WERFT has delivered nine river cruise ships for
A-Rosa. Two ships are used on the Rhône, four on the Danube and
three on the Rhine.
One more ship will follow in 2014.
A-Rosa Flora | A-Rosa Silva | A-Rosa
Brava | A-Rosa Viva | A-Rosa Aqua |
A-Rosa Stella | A-Rosa Luna | A-Rosa
Riva | A-Rosa Mia | A-Rosa Donna |
A-Rosa Bella
Technical data:
Danube Ships (S. 501 – S. 504)
Overall length:
124.5 m
Overall width:
14.4 m
Cabins: 100
Total amount of passengers:
242
Number of decks:
4
Propulsion power:
2 x 800 kW
Rhône Ships (S. 511 – S. 512)
Overall length:
125.8 m
Overall width:
11.4 m
Cabins: 86
Total amount of passengers:
172
Number of decks:
3/4
Propulsion power:
2 x 800 kW
Rhine Ships (S. 514 – S. 516)
Overall length:
135.0 m
Overall width:
11.4 m
Cabins: 99
Total amount of passengers:
202
Number of decks:
4
Propulsion power:
4 x 330 kW
A glimpse into an outside cabin
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Visitor Centre
Visitor Centre
Meyer werft
Around 300,000 people visit MEYER WERFT every year to see how modern
shipbuilding works. In the Visitor Centre, a visit to the shipyard becomes a real
experience.
Glimpses into the grand halls and the luxury liners in construction, a mock-up
cabin as well as interesting films and further exhibits give an insight into modern
shipbuilding.
The Visitor Centre is continously being provided with
new exhibits and media and as such is attractively
designed. It is necessary to book with:
Papenburg Tourismus GmbH,
P.O. Box 17 55, 26857 Papenburg – Germany
Phone +49 49 61- 8 39 60, Fax 83 96 96
❑ www.papenburg-tourismus.de
www.facebook.com/papenburg.meyerwerft
Papenburg – For visiting the cruise ship giant
Visitor Centre
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The Visitor Centre enjoys a great deal of
interest from many people in North and
West Germany in particular.
Since 2010 there has been a Disney exhibition in the Visitor Centre
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Events at the Shipyard
Interesting events at the shipyard
Meyer werft
Thousands of visitors and guests from across the country want to be there when
MEYER WERFT ships are transferred down the river Ems to the North Sea.
The shipyard regularly holds large-scale luxury liner
events with partners from the media and the music
industry.
Already, a great number of internationally recognised
artists have made their grand appearance while the
ships are on the fitting-out pier of the shipyard.
Events at the Shipyard
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A great number of people gather on
the pier when a new cruise ship is
leaving MEYER WERFT.
At events like the solar boat competition
or the open day in the so-called
“floating classroom” of the visitor
centre, aspiring engineers are always
welcome.
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Papenburg
The city of Papenburg
Tradition in shipbuilding
Papenburg, in the North West of Germany near the Dutch border, the headquarters of MEYER WERFT for more than 215 years, is a beautiful, historic city
with a population of 35,000 and a long tradition in shipbuilding.
Papenburg offers a high quality of life for families.
Lots of green areas, a city centre to enjoy with
countless cafés and restaurants as well as a wide
range of cultural and educational amenities are
available in the city.
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EDITORIAL
Papenburg
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Shipbuilding precision
Made in Papenburg
The restaurant in the “Forum Alte Werft”
This brochure aims to provide an overview of shipbuilding “Made in Papenburg“. You will see that
shipbuilding is very exciting. MEYER WERFT combines
high technology with productivity and environmentally
friendly production. The combination of great willingness to innovate with highly motivated employees
makes MEYER WERFT successful. In our shipyard cruise
vessels, ferries, LNG tanker and other sophisticated
ships are built to the highest technical demands for
customers all over the world.
If you want to learn more about the fascinating world of
modern shipbuilding enjoy reading this small brochure
or simply come and see us. Our modern Visitor Centre
will answer all your questions.
The town hall in the city centre
Yours Bernard Meyer
The “Alte Werft” Forum
(Old Shipyard Forum) . . .
Quality
. . . is created here in two of the largest covered
construction halls in the world.
Under cover of these halls and in the most upto-date workshops, large-scale technical projects
such as the construction of cruise ships are
carried out using the most efficient production
methods.
. . . was a production site of MEYER
WERFT until the start of the 70’s. Today
an hotel with a restaurant, the tourist
information centre, the Zeitspeichermuseum and the city hall are all housed
here.
❑ www.hotel-alte-werft.de
Innovation
Technology
&
ship b u i l d i n g i n p a pe n b u rg
MEYER WERFT GmbH
Industriegebiet Sued
26871 Papenburg – Germany
Phone +49 49 61 81- 0
Fax +49 49 61 81- 43 00
E-mail: info@meyerwerft.de
Internet: www.meyerwerft.de
www.youtube.com/meyerwerft1795
Conception & Design: art-studio Manitzke
01-2013 – 3.000 – SCH