Holland America Line has named Werner Timmers, a captain with practically 40 years crusing for the cruise line, to take the helm of Rotterdam when the ship enters service in July subsequent yr.
Timmers joined Holland America Line in 1984 and has labored on all lessons of ship throughout the model, most not too long ago as grasp of Koningsdam.
He’ll head to Rotterdam within the coming months for sea trials after which relocate to the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy, the place the ship is being constructed, to supervise the ending touches earlier than supply.
“As one of many longest-serving officers in our fleet with a wealth of expertise, we’re happy to call captain Timmers grasp of Rotterdam,” stated Gus Antorcha, president of Holland America Line.
“His years of seamanship and hospitability with each visitors and crew will proceed to create a tradition on board that promotes excellence in service and a ardour for journey.”
Since first becoming a member of Holland America Line in 1984 as an intern, Timmers has labored his means up the ranks to captain, which he achieved in 1996.
He has since been grasp of Eurodam, Koningsdam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Ryndam, Zaandam and Zuiderdam.
“I’m deeply honoured to be named the primary grasp of Rotterdam, and I stay up for getting on board for the ocean trials and seeing the ship come collectively throughout the last phases of development,” stated Timmers.
“My lengthy profession with Holland America Line has been crammed with so many fantastic milestones, and this appointment is a spotlight.”
A local Dutchman, Timmers grew up in Roosendaal, the Netherlands.
He selected a profession at sea in his last yr of highschool after listening to a seafarer inform tales of journey throughout profession day.
He joined the Nautical Academy in Vlissingen, the Netherlands, and after graduating with a level in nautical sciences, he obtained a second diploma in marine engineering and rejoiced Holland America Line as a fourth officer.
