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“And I definitely like it,” he grins.
In Meyer’s mind, engineering is all about
problem-solving and – more often than not
– finding the best compromise out there.
Building the greatest cruise ships on the
planet means that you have to make sure
“
A lot of expertise
ments in Turku – the previous owner had
has to come
neglected to do any upgrades, what would
together in the making
of these floating cities.
the Germans do? – Meyer confirms that
there are plans to boost the annual capacity of the yard from the present 100 000
GT to 180 000 GT by 2017–2018. But
while the destination is clear, Meyer
that the design is solid, the ships are safe
acknowledges that there are many ways
and eco-friendly, everything from air conditioning to entertainment works flawlessly
isation” – but that’s not in the cards right
– and that the total package is affordable.
now, he says. In fact, Meyer believes that
“We want to increase our input,
“A lot of expertise has to come
such actions could prove “dangerous” if
but the question is, how do we do it? We
carried out without great caution.
are presently investigating the options,”
together in the making of these floating
cities.”
“Instead, we want to keep devel-
to get there.
he says, adding that the all-mighty order
oping towards each other and move into
book
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something new, together,” he outlines the
Meyer Werft is looking to lock down a
According to Meyer, there have been some
strategy.
blockbuster deal over the summer and
expectations back home that Turku ship-
Since September, the new CEO
yard will undergo a process of “German-
has been constantly asked about invest-
also
comes
into
play
here.
this would, of course, have ramifications
at the yards.
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