The event was attended by officials including Thomas Murken of DNV GL, Thomas Weigend of Meyer Werft, Carsten Pengel of Meyer Werft, Mathias Kopitzki of Neptun Yard, Stephan Schnees of Meyer Werft, Raimon Strunk of Neptun Yard, Kevin Douglas of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., and Sebastian Brunel of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
The placement of the keel is an important stage in the development of a ship, and recently Royal Caribbean’s newest ship, Spectrum of the Seas, reached that milestone in a ceremony at the Neptun Werft shipyard in Restock, Germany. The milestone signifies the start of the physical construction of the vessel.
The event was attended by officials including Thomas Murken of DNV GL, Thomas Weigend of Meyer Werft, Carsten Pengel of Meyer Werft, Mathias Kopitzki of Neptun Yard, Stephan Schnees of Meyer Werft, Raimon Strunk of Neptun Yard, Kevin Douglas of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., and Sebastian Brunel of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
Set to make its maiden debut in 2019, Spectrum will be the next evolutionary step in the company’s Quantum class, being the first vessel in a new class called Quantum Ultra. Specifically designed for guests in China and the Asia-Pacific region, the ship will feature cutting-edge technology and unprecedented experiences and amenities.
Royal Caribbean International has a 48-year legacy of innovation and introducing industry "firsts" never before seen at sea. The cruise line features an expansive array of features and amenities including Broadway-style entertainment and programming that appeals to families and adventurous vacationers alike. The cruise line sails 24 of the world's most innovative cruise ships to the most popular destinations in Bermuda and the Caribbean, Europe, Canada and New England, Alaska, South America, Asia, and Australia and New Zealand.