Docking news s.s. ROTTERDAM

[wvdleek]

On the 18th December, the s.s. ROTTERDAM entered dry-dock after eight years.

The dock is at the 'De Navantia' yard in Cadiz, Spain. The ship will remain

there for several weeks for conserving the hull and other work.

 

During this dockingperiod, Hempel (The Netherlands) BV will, together with a

local applicator and the owners, put on the following paintsystem, after the

surface has been blasted Sa 2,5:

 

Flat bottom/Vertical sides:

1st layer HEMPADUR 15590

2nd layer HEMPADUR MULTI-STRENGHT 45753

3rd layer HEMPADUR MULTI-STRENGHT 45753

 

After the 3rd layer they will continue the system on the topside as follows:

4th layer HEMPADUR 45083

5th layer HEMPATHANE TOPCOAT 55210

6th layer HEMPATHANE TOPCOAT 55210

 

The superstructure will get the following after the 3rd layer:

4th layer HEMPAFLEX ANTI-STAIN 56220

5th layer HEMPAFLEX ANTI-STAIN 56220

 

(information obtained from Hempel (The Netherlands) BV.

http://www.hempel.nl )

 

I do have some new photos of the ship in dry-dock on my website.

 

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Met vriendelijke groeten / With kind regards

 

Willem H. van der Leek

"It's good to see a well-run site!"

http://www.vdleek.nl

[Druke I]

Again, thanks for the updates.

[wvdleek]

I have added three new photos of the s.s. Rotterdam to my website.

 

More photos can be found on the website of the Steamship Rotterdam Foundation http://www.ssrotterdam.net

 

 

Willem van der Leek

"It's good to see a well-run site!"

http://www.vdleek.nl

[wvdleek]

I have received three more photos of the s.s. Rotterdam and have added them to my website.

 

Willem van der Leek

"It's good to see a well-run sitë!"

http://www.vdleek.nl

[wvdleek]

I have added six new photos of the s.s. Rotterdam to my website http://www.vdleek.nl

Meanwhile, the Steamship Rotterdam Foundation just released following message:

 

 

Steamship Rotterdam to Poland (18-1-2006)

Today the news was made public that in February steamship Rotterdam will leave to Gdansk in Poland. Since November 25 last year the ship is in Cadiz for restoration and painting in drydock. Work will be ready at the end of this month. The Rotterdam will have her grey hull again. It is expected that the Rotterdam will stay in Gdansk for at least six month.

 

Before the restoration of the interior of the ship can start, the ship will be made asbestos free and – safe. Much attention will be paid to restoring the lounges and cabins in their original state, answering to the today needs of comfort and safety. Heating, electricity, sound-isolation and sanitary will be renewed. Elevators and the cabins will be restored while keeping the historical elements. Air-conditioning will apply to the Dutch climate. Also fire alarms and sprinklers will be renewed so the ship will have a high degree of safety.

 

Several European shipyards were considered, because the job to be done is complex and a lot of highly qualified workers are necessary. In the end Gdansk offered the best opportunities. The Polish partners are delighted to be able to contribute to the restoration of steamship Rotterdam.