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40 Jahre Meyer Werft Kreuzfahrtschiffe: Von der Homeric zur Öko-Zukunft
ZitatOn May 6, 2026, Meyer Werft celebrated a significant milestone: exactly 40 years ago, the traditional shipyard in Papenburg delivered its first cruise ship, the Homeric. What began in 1986 as a risky strategic move to stay competitive against Asian rivals evolved into a global success story. Early milestones, such as the Homeric’s spectacular side-launch or the later lengthening of the Westerdam, quickly established the yard's reputation as a technological powerhouse for highly complex passenger vessels.