Latest on the s.s. ROTTERDAM

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From the Steamship Rotterdam Foundation:

 

 

Buyers need more time (28-2-2005)

Today Jan Roersma, CEO of Hotel Cruiseship Operations 2 BV (HCO2), made

clear that his company needs more time to prepare the deal with Port of

Rotterdam to take over the s.s. Rotterdam. Safety is, next to

remunerativeness of the project, one of the most important issues on board.

A careful completion of the asbestos clean up is an essential part of it.

Moreover, the negotiations about refurbishment are still going on, and more

clearness is necessary about fire protection and berth. Jan Roersma goes for

a highly qualified ship that can be used for at least 25 years. A sound

preparation is needed therefor.

By the way, several companies en events are showing interest in using the

ship when she will be at her berth in the Maashaven in Rotterdam.