Holland America Lineβs New Rotterdam Successfully Sails Through Sea Trials in Italy
Seattle, Wash., May 7, 2021 β It was smooth seas and fair winds for Holland America Lineβs newest ship, Rotterdam, which returned in the evening of May 6 to Fincantieriβs Marghera (Venice) shipyard in Italy, after successfully completing two sets of sea trials off the countryβs Adriatic coast.
RotterdamΒ left Marghera April 25 and performed the preliminary sea trials over two days before going into dry dock at Fincantieriβs Trieste shipyard where standard pre-delivery hull maintenance and painting were performed. The ship started its official sea trials on May 3, returning to Marghera May 6, where the final steps in the construction process will be completed.Β RotterdamΒ is scheduled for delivery July 30.
βThe successful completion of sea trials gives us great confidence as we head into the final weeks of outfitting for Rotterdam and prepare for delivery of this historic ship.β said Gus Antorcha, president of Holland America Line. βConstruction of Rotterdam has continued through the global challenges of the past year with Fincantieri maintaining the highest level of dedication to staying on schedule. Congratulations to everyone involved for completing this significant milestone.β
During sea trials, Rotterdam underwent a series of rigorous performance tests on the shipβs systems, machinery and engines. Captain Werner Timmers, Staff Captain Kevin Beirnaert, acting Chief Engineer Stefan Dullaert and other members of Rotterdamβs designated senior bridge and engineering teams participated in testing the shipβs maneuvering characteristics and safety systems in collaboration with the shipyardβs team of naval architects, engineers and builders.
AboutΒ Rotterdam
The third vessel in the Pinnacle Class series,Β RotterdamΒ will carry 2,668 guests and feature highly successful amenities and innovations introduced with her sister ships, includingΒ the 270-degree surround-screen World Stage, Rudiβs Sel de Mer restaurant and the popular Grand Dutch CafΓ©.Β Delivering the best entertainment at sea,Β RotterdamΒ celebrates live music with an exclusive collection of world-class performances each night.
Throughout the ship, Rotterdam will showcase Holland America Line hallmarks that drive one of the highest guest repeat rates in the industry: exquisite cuisine guided by eight of the worldβs leading chefs; gracious, award-winning service; and superbly appointed staterooms and suites, including family and single accommodations.
Rotterdam is the seventh ship to bear the name for Holland America Line and the 17th ship constructed for the brand by Italian shipyard Fincantieri.
For more information about Holland America Line, consult a travel advisor, call 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or visitΒ hollandamerica.com.
SOURCE Holland America Line
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