Equinox Conveyance Update - Sat 6/20/09

[Morris4me]

The latest from Meyerwerft's website. If you go to their website (http://www.meyerwerft.de), there is also a route map that the ship will be following.

Ems Conveyance of Celebrity Equinox

 

Conveyance likely to start on early Saturday morning

 

 

Papenburg, 18 June 2009 - The new passenger cruise vessel Celebrity Equinox is likely to leave Meyer Werft early in the morning of Saturday, 20 June 2009 to sail down the river Ems to Eemshaven (Netherlands). The conveyance of the Celebrity Equinox on the river Ems will take place in one go, assisted by the Ems barrier. For more information on the function and operation of the Ems barrier please go to http://www.nlwkn.niedersachsen.de

 

The Ems conveyance is roughly scheduled as follows:

 

Saturday, 20 June 2009

 

Approx. 01.00 am Harbour lock, Papenburg

 

Approx. 04.00 am Friesenbrücke, Weener

 

Approx. 06.00 am Jann-Berghaus-Brücke, Leer

 

Approx. 10.30 am (or 11.00 pm) Passage of Ems barrier, Gandersum

 

Approx. 02.00 pm Start Test & Trials

 

(if required 12 h later)

 

Sunday, 21 June 2009

 

Approx. 20.00 h Arrival at pier in Eemshaven (NL)

 

(if required 12 h later)

 

!! All details are subject to wind and weather conditions and water levels, and can hence not be warranted. Changes to the schedule may occur!

 

The ship’s departure and passage of the Papenburg lock will be broadcast live on the Internet. Go to the web cam http://www.meyerwerft.de

 

Also the Celebrity Equinox will sail down the Ems backwards. Conveying the ship in this manner has proven its worth because she is easier to manoeuvre in this way. During the conveyance the ship will be assisted by two tugs.

[Andy]

Hi Morris !

 

Thanks for the information. That sounds like it will begin 7 pm Eastern time on Friday. I will be online. We always have fun doing this. Feel free to join us !

[Morris4me]

So glad you pointed that out. I was prepared to watch at 7 am on Saturday morning!!! I"ll be here posting and watching with you.

[FunCruiser56]

Wow I am glad it is not in the middle of the night! (my time) Will be looking forward to watching.

 

Bev

[cvaty]

The latest from Meyerwerft's website. If you go to their website (http://www.meyerwerft.de), there is also a route map that the ship will be following.

Ems Conveyance of Celebrity Equinox

 

Conveyance likely to start on early Saturday morning

 

 

Papenburg, 18 June 2009 - The new passenger cruise vessel Celebrity Equinox is likely to leave Meyer Werft early in the morning of Saturday, 20 June 2009 to sail down the river Ems to Eemshaven (Netherlands). The conveyance of the Celebrity Equinox on the river Ems will take place in one go, assisted by the Ems barrier. For more information on the function and operation of the Ems barrier please go to http://www.nlwkn.niedersachsen.de

 

The Ems conveyance is roughly scheduled as follows:

 

Saturday, 20 June 2009

 

Approx. 01.00 am Harbour lock, Papenburg

 

Approx. 04.00 am Friesenbrücke, Weener

 

Approx. 06.00 am Jann-Berghaus-Brücke, Leer

 

Approx. 10.30 am (or 11.00 pm) Passage of Ems barrier, Gandersum

 

Approx. 02.00 pm Start Test & Trials

 

(if required 12 h later)

 

Sunday, 21 June 2009

 

Approx. 20.00 h Arrival at pier in Eemshaven (NL)

 

(if required 12 h later)

 

!! All details are subject to wind and weather conditions and water levels, and can hence not be warranted. Changes to the schedule may occur!

 

The ship’s departure and passage of the Papenburg lock will be broadcast live on the Internet. Go to the web cam http://www.meyerwerft.de

 

Also the Celebrity Equinox will sail down the Ems backwards. Conveying the ship in this manner has proven its worth because she is easier to manoeuvre in this way. During the conveyance the ship will be assisted by two tugs.

Morris,thank you much for this information!!!

[2sunny]

Eastern Standard Time - Daylight Savings Time Can you tell me when the ship will be moving?

[amc aaa]

Eastern Standard Time - Daylight Savings Time Can you tell me when the ship will be moving?

 

I believe it's already on the move. I checked the shipyard web cam and it's gone. I missed it.:( If you find an video of the beginning let us know. June

[2sunny]

I believe it's already on the move. I checked the shipyard web cam and it's gone. I missed it.:( If you find an video of the beginning let us know. June

 

 

:( I did too!

[Andy]

Hi Everyone !

 

Equinox left a few hours ago. Many of us watched Equinox depart Papenburg, on the Meyer-Werft Webcam. Hopefully, there will be videos or other slide shows posted around the internet. Equinox is looking fantastic !

 

You should check out this thread, http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1006852 , where you can get the latest updates from Cruise Critic's Managing Editor, Melissa Baldwin Paloti. Melissa is currently onbord Equinox.

[roygg]

Hi Everyone !

 

Equinox left a few hours ago. Many of us watched Equinox depart Papenburg, on the Meyer-Werft Webcam. Hopefully, there will be videos or other slide shows posted around the internet. Equinox is looking fantastic !........................................

 

Attached is web cam picture I managed to save as Equinox pulled off the quay.

[excitedofharpenden]

Roy, thanks for the picture. It happened late here so I missed it. There's a short YouTube video of her at sunrise here:

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvMV_VFqUJU

 

Phil

[TNhome]

Wow, that's really cool and somewhat strange. I didn't realize she had so far to go backwards, in narrow passageways. I can't wait to be onboard, she looks beautiful! Thanks for the video!

[marinearchit]

I only remembered that yesterday was the big day later at night, so I missed it. But, oh well, some good videos online now!

 

Also, this might sound wierd, but does anybody else think that Equinox is actually somehow a little nicer looking than Solstice?

[fotocruiser]

Also, this might sound wierd, but does anybody else think that Equinox is actually somehow a little nicer looking than Solstice?

 

I just think it's because it's brand new. Solstice was absolutely incredible on the TA in April.

[cvaty]

Equinox is looking indeed nice.

[roygg]

From the Celebrity Blog - The Conveyance

 

 

Can't wait to be onboard