Lloyd Werft Wins Cruise Conversion

摘要

TUI Cruises has awarded Lloyd Werft in Bremerhaven, Germany, the contract to refit the first ship of its new cruise brand. In March 2009, the ship that is currently operating for Celebrity Cruises as the Galaxy, will undergo a thorough conversion estimated to cost some ¤50. The ship will dock in Bremerhaven in mid-March and be christened in Hamburg on May 15, 2009. "In Lloyd Werft we have found a partner that has amassed a great deal of experience particularly in converting ships," said Richard J. Vogel, chief executive of TUI Cruises. "This order, which we won against national and international competition, once again highlights the shipyard's competitiveness and productive efficiency in its core business," said Werner Luken, managing director of Lloyd Werft. "The extensive work will be carried out together with numerous partner firms in just 38 days and will keep the entire shipyard infrastructure busy," said Luken.