Quantum Class of Ships float out and Ems Conveyance

QUANTUM OF THE SEAS,  ANTHEM OF THE SEAS and  OVATION OF THE SEAS were build at Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany. Quantum class  of ships are the third largest cruise ships in the world,

QUANTUM OF THE SEAS  was floated out from  MEYER WERFT’s covered building dock II Wednesday August 13, 2004 and the Ems Conveyance of  QUANTUM OF THE SEAS was taking  place September 22. Maiden voyage from Southampton to New York November 2, 2014. Read review from Maiden Voyage.

The sister ship ANTHEM OF THE SEAS was floated out Saturday February 21, 2015 and Ems Conveyance March 11, 2015. Maiden voyage: from Southampton April 22, 2015.

Float Out of the OVATION OF THE SEAS at the Meyer Shipyard in Papenburg, Germany on February 18, 2016. The River Ems Conveyance took place March 11, 2016. Maiden voyage: from Southampton April 14, 2016

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (USA) and MEYER WERFT agreed to build a fourth Quantum-class ship for delivery in spring 2019 and a fifth Quantum-class ship for delivery in the Fall of 2020.

See pictures and videos from Quantum Class float out and  River Ems Conveyancein posts below.

OVATION OF THE SEAS

OVATION OF THE SEAS is the third ship in the Quantum class.

Float Out of the OVATION OF THE SEAS at the Meyer Shipyard in Papenburg, Germany on February 18, 2016.

The River Ems Conveyance took place March 11, 2016.

"Ovation of the Seas" arrived from Hamburg to the Port of Southampton, UK on April 10, 2016, to begin a series of inaugural events,

Anthem of the Seas Ems Conveyance Tuesday, March 10,

After evaluation of the latest weather forecasts,  the management team of Meyer weft has decided to bring forward Ems Conveyance to Tuesday, March 10, from about 14:00. 
The Anthem of the Seas is expected be ready for the conveyance Tuesday morning,The arrival in Eemshaven (NL) is scheduled for Wednesday morning. 
Following the work taking place there, such as the acquisition of food, fuel and water technical and nautical test drive in the North Sea will take place. 
After sea trials the vessel will continuet to the port of Bremerhaven, where the transfer of the ship to Royal caribbean International. Also, the training of the crew will be held in Bremerhaven. 
Click on image to view bigger map.

The conveyance of the Anthem of the Seas on the EMS will take place with the support of Emssperrwerkes. The duration of the passage is kept as short as possible. More information about the function and operation of the barrage can be found at: www.nlwkn.niedersachsen.de

For transition following provisional schedule, which may change at short notice depending on the weather conditions is :Tuesday, March 10, 2015of 14:30 clock passage of the sea lock (Papenburg)about 18:30 clock passing the Friesen Bridge (Weener)At 21:00 clock passed the Jann-Berghaus Bridge (Leer)about 23:30 clock arrival Emssperrwerk (Gandersum)

Wednesday, March 11, 201503:00 clock passing Emssperrwerk04:30 clock passing Emden06:30 clock arrival Eemshaven

This plan is subject to the corresponding wind and weather conditions and water levels in the river Ems. Time changes are possible!

Live from the float out of Anthem of the Seas February 21, 2015

Royal Caribbean's Anthem of the Seas was floated out from the dock this evening (Saturday February 21, 2015).


Anthem at the Seas, Float out at Meyer Werft (Ship yard), February 21, 2015


Picture from 05:45 pm (local time)

Anthem of the Seas on her way out of the dock.
Picture fro 07:15pm

Slowly moving out of the dock.
Picture from 08:30pm

Sunday morning.
docked at the outfitting pier of the Ship yard

According to the Main Characteristics provided by the ship yard (Meyer Werft) the two ships are of equal size:

Anthem of the Seas

The construction of Anthem of the Seas will soon be completed at Meyer Werft in germany.

Float out of Anthem of the Seas
Expected Date: expected on February 21, 2015 from 01:00 pm. Can be delayed due to bad weather conditions.

The float outof the ship is scheduled to begin at 01:00 pm Saturday. After the Anthem of the Seas is outside the dock, it will be docked at the outfitting pier of the yard. If allowed by weather conditions, the North Star will be in operation.
On Sunday, the Anthem of the Seas will  perform the required tests of thrusters and stabilizers
Link to press release from Meyer Werft

Conveyance of Anthem of the Seas
Expected Date: March 2015
As soon as I have detailed information about the timetable of the Ems Conveyance, I will publish the date here.

Anthem of the Seas is scheduled to debut in Southampton, England on April 22, 2015. Following its maiden season in Europe, the ship will homeport in Cape Liberty (Bayonne), New Jersey and cruise the Bahamas/the Caribbean throughout the winter of 2015 and 2016.

Quantum of the Seas Float Out and Ems Conveyance

Videos and pictures:

Quantum of the Seas Float out and River Ems Conveyance.

Float out of Quantum of the Seas, August 13, 2014.
Quantum of the Seas, left MEYER WERFT’s covered building dock II August 13 at 7am. See videos and pictures below.

River Ems Conveyance, September 22, 2014.After a few delays, Quantum of the Seas began her river conveyance, September 22nd.

The first phase will be the Dutch North Sea port of Eemshaven. There, Quantum of the Seas will engage in a first short tests.  The conveyance took 10 hours, to sail the 32 kilometers down the River Ems.

Video Post Cards from the Maiden Voyage, November 2014 and Southern Caribbean Cruise January 2015
Read the review and watch videos form the Trans Atlantic maiden voyage in November 2014 and Southern caribbean Cruise in January 2015.

Links to:
Review Transatlantic Maiden Voyage
Review of Southern caribbean Cruise

Southern Caribbean Cruise

We have been on a 12-night cruise from Cape Liberty in New York to the Caribbean in January 2015.  Read review at: http://quantumcaribbean.blogspot.com


The cruise starts in Cape Liberty, New Jersey and we will visit Labadee in Haiti; San Juan in Puerto Rico; Philipsburg, St. Maarten; Fort de France in Martinique;  Bridgetown in Barbados; Basseterre St. Kitts; and then back to Cape Liberty, New Jersey. 

A total of 12 nights.

Transatlantic Voyage

Getting ready for the Transatlantic Maiden Voyage starting November 02, 2014 in Southampton to Cape Liberty, NJ with arrival Monday November 10, 2014.

Follow my Video Postcards on my blog at this link: Quantum of the Seas Maiden Voyage

Quantum of the Seas in Eemshaven

Quantum of the Seas has arrived in Eemshaven.
 
She will stay few days before the journey continues to Bremerhaven, where the ship will moor for a few days before the start of the nautical and technical test drive.

Quantum of the Seas on her way

QUANTUM OF THE SEAS passed the Leer bridge an hour after midnight and the tunnel an hour later. She was 5 hours behind schedule.

Today (Tuesday) she will pass the Ems 'Sperrwerk' at the midday high tide.

After the transfer, some tests are carried out before Eemshaven and the ship will dock Wednesday morning in Eemshaven. The conveyance took 10 hours to sail the 32 kilometers down the River Ems.
Link to more pictures.

Here is a video from the Ems conveyance

Ems Conveyance of Quantum

Link to live streaming from NDR
The Ems Conveyance of Quantum of the Seas is now Taking place.
The transfer of the quantum of the Seas was postponed at short notice because of the adverse weather and tidal conditions. 

Ems Conveyance of Quantum is Delayed

Link to video from live streaming from NDR
The Ems Conveyance of Quantum of the Seas is now planned to begin Monday September 22, 2014 at 14:30 (CET).
The transfer of the quantum of the Seas was postponed at short notice because of the adverse weather and tidal conditions. 
Some more pictures

Ems Conveyance of Quantum of the Seas Time Table

The third largest cruise ship in the world, the Quantum of the Seas, is expected to leave the Papenburg shipyard harbor on September 21, 2014 and take the Emsüberführung towards the North Sea. The arrival in Eemshaven (NL) is scheduled for Monday. Then the ship will start a short ride on the Outer Ems setting. Later, the Quantum of the Seas will moor for several days at Columbus Quay in Bremerhaven before the technical and nautical test drive on the North Sea begins. October 31 she will arrive into Southampton (UK) for a two nights sailing before the 8 night transatlantic sailing to Bayonne New Jersey which will be the home port for the next 5 months.

Here is the time table for the Ems Conveyance of Quantum of the Seas
This plan is subject to the corresponding wind and weather conditions and water levels. Time changes are possible.

Sunday, September 21, 2014 
14:00 clock passage of the sea lock (Papenburg) 
17:15 clock passing the Frisians Bridge (Weener) 
19:30 clock passing the Jann-Berghaus Bridge (Leer) 
21:30 clock arrival Emssperrwerk (Gandersum) 

Monday, September 22, 2014 
00:15 clock passing Emssperrwerk 
01:00 clock passing Emden 
10:00 clock arrival Eemshaven, Netherlands (as of 19:00 clock mooring)

link to press release  and link to map in high quality.

Pictures from Quantum of the Seas Float Out

Here is a series of pictures from the Quantum og the Seas float out August 13, 2014 at Meyer Werft

Video from the float out today

Today the 167.800-gt cruise ship Quantum of the Seas, the third largest cruise ship in the world, will leave MEYER WERFT’s covered building dock II. 
Watch the videos from the float out:

Click image to view the short videos at Youtube:

Quantum of the seas - 5 minutes more detailed video

Quantum of the Seas float out - Time-lapse x 30

Following the float-out, Quantum of the Seas will be berthed alongside the Meyer Werft pier for one night before thruster and stabilizer tests begin on Aug. 14.
With the ship berthed at the pier, finishing work, tests and trials will be carried out on board until the the conveyance along the Ems River to the North Sea, scheduled for September 21, 2014.

Quantum of the Seas to leave building dock II

Quantum of the Seas, built for US cruise operator Royal Caribbean International, is scheduled for Float Out on Tuesday, August 12, 2014.

Then the 167.800-gt cruise ship, the third largest cruise ship in the world, will leave MEYER WERFT’s covered building dock II. 
The Float Out is planned for 4 pm CET (10 am CET)

Following the float-out, the Quantum of the Seas will be berthed alongside the yard's pier for one night, before being turned for the thruster and stabiliser tests.

With the ship berthed at the yard's pier, the remaining works as well as tests and trials will be carried out on board until the ship’s conveyance down the river Ems to the North Sea, which is scheduled for September 21. 2014

Many test will be done during this time along with sea trials and propulsion. The ship will be delivered to Royal Caribbean in November 2014. 

Royal Caribbeans most innovative vessel will then sail its 8 Nights Hight Ocean Voyage from Southampton to Cape Liberty, Beyonne in New Jersey on November 2, 2014; followed by two sampler Cruise before the 8 Night Inaugural Bahamas Cruise November 23 and Southern Caribbean Cruises through December to April 2015. After that it will reposition to China where it will sail all year round from Shanghai starting from May 2015.

Meyer Werft Webcam

Meyer Werft Webcam

Webcam might not be functional right now.

View into the covered building dock II (hall 6), with the new cruise liner Quantum of the Seas for Royal Caribbean Cruises under construction.

Link to webcam  or try this link

The float-out will be broadcast via webcam on www.meyerwerft.com

Quantum of the Seas

Construction of the first quantum-class ship is in full swing at the dry dock in Hall 6 at Meyer Werft, Papenburg, Germany, where the Quantum of the Seas is scheduled for completion by autumn 2014. 

Not only does it feature the latest environmental technologies along with enhanced energy efficiency but it also scores extra points with its exciting new range of entertainment features like:

The North Star is an observation capsule modelled on the London Eye ferris wheel; placed at a height of 90 metres, it is the only one of its kind in the world. The observation capsule is not only a highly spectacular attraction for passengers but it also represents a crowning achievement for the shipbuilders.

The large ‘Two70°‘ area is located at the stern of the ship and is a lounge with bar and dance floor by day while serving as a performance venue in the evening. The name stands for ‘270 degrees‘, in reference to the almost all-round view afforded to guests through the large window fronts. These are also used as projection surfaces during the evening shows.

The ‘SeaPlex‘ is another innovation; a multifunctional room in which passengers can pass the time with a wide choice of activities, including riding bumper cars and playing basketball. 

The ‘RipCord by iFly‘ simulator, which promises authentic sensations of taking part in an actual parachute jump. 

Even the inside cabins have an attraction of their own – they are fitted with 82 inch television screens, which serve as virtual balconies with real-time images of the sea, offering the same view as the outside cabins.
This miracle of innovation will set sail from its future home port of New York, taking 4,100 passengers at a speed of 22 knots towards the Bahamas and Bermuda as well as the Caribbean followed by Asia in May 2015.
Main Characteristics of Quantum of the Seas:

Tonnage	167,800 GT
Overall Length	348 m
Width	41.4 m
Decks	18
Engine Output	67,200 kW
Speed	22 kts
Number of Passenger Cabins	2,094
Passengers	4,188