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Two HAL ships together in port is kind of unusual, but three in one place is even more special I think, especially when all ships are at anchor. In the pictures you see the Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Oosterdam. Best regards, Ronald de Bloeme Safety, Environmental & Health Officer ms Rotterdam

On December 27 the Statendam paid a visit to Puerto Vallarta. Since Captain Conson is on board I better write Puerrrrto Vallarrrta …. It was again one of those great sunny days. During sail-off we took these photos of the ship. December 30 will be a special day, since 4 ships will be in port,…   read more of “Statendam Postcards…”

Many Indonesians came together for a gathering to socialize, relax and enjoy a little native music and dance in hopes of collecting money to contribute to the Red Cross in Indonesia for the victims of Merapi. The casual gathering saw some of the talented Indonesian crew members putting on an impromptu concert that had many…   read more of “Coming Together for…”

Zaandam’s culinary team cooked up some decorative foods for the holidays. Enjoy!

December 23 was the only time this year that the Veendam called at the small town of Puerto Chacabuco, Chile. The town itself is very small — there is only one street — but the scenery is stunning.

Entrance to the spotless garbage room on the Volendam where they even “recycled” garbage into Christmas ornaments. These guys were rightfully as a team chosen as employees of the month in September 2010. Team work matters here.