The “Nieuw Statendam” in Fincantieri Shipyard
Holland America Line took delivery of Nieuw Statendam 29 November 2018, officially making it the 15th ship in the fleet. A hand-over ceremony took place at Fincantieri’s Marghera, Italy, shipyard, and Nieuw Statendam will set sail for Venice tomorrow en route to Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy, for its Premiere Voyage with guests departing 5 December.
The delivery was attended by Orlando Ashford, Holland America Line’s president; Carnival Corporation’s...