Congratulations, we enjoyed our voyage with you on Koningsdam and look forward to joining and enjoying your company again. Tot ziens aan boord, oktober 2021 (en oktober 2022!) A Firsthand Look at Holland America Line's History for Its 150th Hello Captain Albert, We are certainly missing your blog as you are missing your beloved oceans. We enjoy reading your blog. I had an updated list, and then it was was stuck in DRAFTS. All Itineraries Current Position Current itinerary of ms Rotterdam ms Rotterdam current cruise is 7 days, round-trip Norse Legends . Just not read your article on the Panama Canal, going on that cruise Dec. 20 thru Jan 4 in a few days. Enjoy every one of your posts. He was the second HAL captain I sailed with (as a passenger). If you can send me a email on Captalbert1@aol.com with the exact names of your father and grand father, as spelled in their seamans books or other hal paper work, and roughly their sailing dates, I can have a look for you during my next visit to the archives. thank you for your reading my blog and your comment, No captain Smit is still out there, but he is on leave at the moment. So please have a look late summer. Bob. Chris Norman or who is the Captain on Zaandam on 2013-2015, thank you. We will be cruising on the ms Zuiderdam 10-20 December, 2019. Captain Scott is on leave, and I do not have his next sailing dates yet, hence the listing is incomplete. He did an excellent job navigating around the ever changing COVID restrictions. Holland America Line previously announced that Captain Werner Timmers will be at the helm of Rotterdam . Congratulations Captain Timmers We hope to see you in August on the maiden voyage to Rotterdam. Also I am now a member of Ancient Order of the Blue Nose and I have a certificate to prove it signed by Bart Vaartjes. Hello again Captain Albert, My daughter and I were wondering whatever happened to Captain Michiel Willems? It would be interesting to know something about him. Lynda Miller. Captain Timmers will head to Rotterdam in the coming months for sea trials and then relocate to the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy, where the ship is being built, to oversee the finishing touches before delivery. Location: Northern Europe. Blokland van, Henricus F.T biography pending, Brandenburg, Henricus J. biography pending, Deventer Van, Hendrik Leonhard. Congratulations, Captain Timmers. It only has a few entries in it, but it states that he crewed on the Veendam as a Koksmaat/butcher 22 April 1938 and again 3 Juni 1938. Thanks for posting this, it is useful. at your table for dinner. Throughout the ship, Rotterdam will showcase Holland America Line hallmarks that drive one of the highest guest repeat rates in the industry:exquisite cuisine guided by eight of theworlds leading chefs; gracious, award-winning service; and superbly appointedstaterooms and suites, including family and single accommodations. Well deserved. Captain Albert very nice to receive this captains list and very helpful to figure out who is where. The first cruise was with the Rotterdam VI and now the same one with the beautiful Rotterdam VII. It will be nice to see how beautiful the New Rotterdam is. 1. Spent 15 minutes or so after the wonderful ceremony chatting it up with us, too. We are practically neighbors as am in DeLand. Congratulations Capt. Fair winds and calm seas, As the former Master of six HAL ships and now the Rotterdam, Captain Timmers is indeed the Master of HALs fleet. See you in august 2021 on board Rotterdam. I now live in Sanford, FL not far from Mount Dora and my wife and I also designed and have a log home in the mountains of North Carolina, and still keep active constructing rock walls for retention purposes and aesthetics. Glen. Congratulations! Can I assume that Arno Jutten and Bart Vaartjes A history of employment seems to indicate he was with HAL Sept 1937 to Feb 1940. He will return to sea again later this year. I miss cruising with HAL so very much Just want to.make sure about this and hope you can enlighten me about this before i proceed with the application. Well done !! Looking forward to sailing with him again on Rotterdam in May 2022. Met vriendelijke groeten, Timmers. Wij kennen hem als een zeer innemend iemand en volmaakt gastheer tijdens de doop-reis van de Koningsdam. ms Rotterdam cabins and suites review at CruiseMapper provides detailed information on cruise accommodations, including floor plans, photos, room types and categories, cabin sizes, furniture details and included by Holland America en-suite amenities and services. The Zaandam was on a cruise. Since first joining Holland America Line in 1984 as an intern, Captain Timmers has worked his way up the ranks to captain, which he achieved in 1996. Cpt Albert: is Bayens still fleet captain and where will Eversen be, since hes no longer on Adam? We look forward to sailing with you on the Rotterdam in December 2021!!! We would love for our 8th HAL cruise to be with Captain Timmers. Congratulations Captain Timmers. Congratulations Captain Timmers on your new command. We renewed our vows with Captain Timmers presiding, he was fantastic. Required fields are marked *. We may be going on the Nieuw Statendam on Nov. 22 2020, is Karlijn going to be the cruise director, she was on the Koningsdam, and I heard somewhere she may be going to the Nieuw Statendam. We really feel special to have a Captain of your caliber directing our cruise this fall to America. Also, I later realized you went off the ship the day we got on! Seattle, Wash., May 30, 2022 Holland America Line's flagship Rotterdam received the royal treatment in a ceremony rich with Dutch heritage May 30, 2022, in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Well deserved appointment. WE look forward to our, sailing with you! We hope to see you again in November. Delivering the best of everything, Rotterdam celebrates live music with an exclusive collection of world-class performances each night fromLincoln Center Stage and B.B. We would love to join you on your new ship with you at the helm, it would be great! Wij hadden met U een fantastische reis op de Koningsdam naar Noorwegen in Juli, 2018. Captain Kan is scheduled to leave the Koningsdam on 28 April and Captain Henk Draper will take over. And that is something I respect. so I am waiting for the future schedules to be listed again in our internal system and as soon as that happens, you will get the whole thing again. 3. new Rotterdam on August 1st. We are wondering, if you, might allow us to, use battery operated, low power radios on your ship. Hoop u binnenkort aan boort te zien. Ik kijk er naar uit, nadat ik al jaren je blog lees, om je in de Caribbean te ontmoeten. Couldnt have happened to a better Captain ! Ik scheep in op 13 nov . I am deeply honored to be named the first master of Rotterdam, and I look forward to getting on board for the sea trials and seeing the ship come together during the final stages of construction, said Captain Timmers. Captain Albert's Blog - - Stories from the Sea, Past and Present We had three voyages with you on the Ryndam, an old ship, with lots of character and coziness. Yes. Always nice to know who is who on the ship we sail next. Following Rotterdams Premiere Voyage departing Aug. 1, 2021, the ship will spend its inaugural summer season in northern Europe. Capt. Congratulations, Captain Timmers! how many bottles of wine, pizzas, toiletpaper etc.) Hi Captain Albert, I have in my possession my fathers Monsterboekje (Zeemansboek). Captain Frederik Carsjens Nieuw Amsterdam: Captain Jeroen Baijens until 26 March 2023 Captain Jeroen Donselaar from 26 March 2023 onwards Nieuw Statendam Captain Eric Barhorst until 18 March 2023 Captain Noel O'Driscoll from 18 March 2023 onwards Noordam: Captain Marek Zoll until 03 march 2023 Captain Pieter Bant from 03 March 2023 onwards Once on board you would have to obtain permission from the captain to use it, as it would not be a ships owned piece of equipment, and show the We hope we have an opportunity to meet. We look forward to sailing with you on the new MS Rotterdam. Congratulations, Captain Timmers, He has since been master of Eurodam, Koningsdam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Ryndam, Zaandam and Zuiderdam. Congratulation and see you in November 2021. Hope to sail with you in the near future Captain Timmers! And will eventually return into the rotation. A USA license does not mean anything to anybody outside the USA I had a schedule on my website but with the recent turbulence in the HAL Blog world, that section biography pending, Zee van der, Herman Coene. Where is Your friend Captain VonDonSellar. Hope to meet you sooner than later!! I also hope to be back on the ships soon again, but theie are a lot of external factors which are really challenging. Have safe voyages!! Dora from Massdam/Ryndam and will see you Christmas 2021. We komen als kapiteins in zoveel vreemde en bizarre situaties terecht, met leuke, nare, vreemde en exentrieke mensen dat de rederij altijd aan de kant van de kapitein zal staan. so not much to report. Love this info! Forum Jump. Captain Roberts did us the honor of inviting us to the captains table one evening, where we had the double honor of dining with both captains, and had interesting and enjoyable conversations with them both. He chose a career at sea in his final year of high school after hearing a seafarer tell tales of adventure during career day. You mention that Capt. He made his debut as captain on Veendam III, which was also the first Holland America Line ship he was on. Holland America Line Names Captain Werner Timmers Master of Rotterdam Being on the last cruise captained by Peter Bos was a great pleasure. Was a. student at the Ruyter Merchant Met him on a previous sail in 2019. Jan Smit will return, to which ship he will be assigned , and the dates he will be in service there? Hoop U te zien op de nieuwe Rotterdam. He is using whatsapp as a media of our conversation and hiring process. ms Rotterdam current location is at North Sea (coordinates 60.52324 N / 4.32251 E) cruising at speed of 18.8 kn (35 km/h | 22 mph) en route to Amsterdam. Cheers ! Q2: Is Colin Jacob Westerdam Hotel Director now through June? It's official! I will be on the Prinsendam March 12 through May 5, 2018. Northbound you will then pass the area 90 minutes before that time and southbound approx. The latest addition to my shop is a wood lathe. So in due course. I do remember that you were our captain on the Statendam for a Panama Canal transit in October 2012. Schepen van de HAL horen thuis in Through the Years: Holland America Line's Seven Rotterdam Ships We had Captain Hoogdalem on the ms Zuiderdam in Nov. 2016, but we never got to meet him. Congratulations Captain Timmers! I enjoy following you on your travels via your blog. We really enjoy your blog. Apparently, his assignment ended the same day as our cruise because he is no longer listed on the Captains Schedule after December 17. Van harte gefeliciteerd met uw benoeming tot kapitein op de Rotterdam VII. Thank you. Do you know when Capt. We are so very looking forward to this cruise. Captain Marek Ryszard Zoll We will miss sailing with Captain Timmers in Januarys he is wonderful. So I will update the schedule as soon as the dust has settled and everybody has found their new pigeon hole. Seattle, Wash., Feb. 9, 2021 Holland America Line has a history that spans nearly 150 years, and with that comes a depth of talented crew who will be aboard Rotterdam when the ship is delivered in July. My Wife and I will travel with you in your first year as Master of the new Rotterdam. Captain van Maurik spent some time at our training center and has now returned to sea. Since first joining Holland America Line in 1984 as an intern, Captain Timmers has worked his way up the ranks to captain, which he achieved in 1996. Good sailing, Also, is Harm Arnold, formerly Staff Captain, still with HAL? Ik heb ook een vraag: wij hebben U en Uw ouders op een cruise naar St Petersburg meegemaakt op de Eurodam, hoe is het met ze? If you werent a captain, what would you be doing? Would you know about the Koningsdam from October 8? Timmers! We took the conch tour train back to the ship. With our cruise to the Pacific on the Noordam ending on March 28 we will complete six cruises with Holland America, the only line we have cruised with. The AIS position was reported 4 minutes ago. Unfortunately you will not be able to see the islands. This is our first, cruise. 1892-03-26 SS Spaarndam Passenger List Inside Holland America's Zaandam, Rotterdam Coronavirus-Stricken Ships I am going on the Volendams Grand Voyage in January 2020 around South America, to Antarctica and up the Amazon River. When not onboard a ship, Captain Timmers lives with his wife, Sherron, and their two children in Mount Dora, Florida. After that he is not scheduled that I can locate. Glad to see youre back for a while. We look forward to joining you on the Caribbean cruise of December 1, 2021. Gezien mijn leeftijd is het ouderwetse zoals bij de Prinsendam en de oude Rotterdam voor mij meer herkenbaar als H.A.L. Im a longtime reader who greatly appreciates your wonderful blog! Now we are pleased that this fall our arrival in Fort Lauderdale on the Maasdam will complete a circumnavigation of North America for us. I remember he had a little fender bender in Vancouver a couple of years ago. Captain Albert But I do not know what was exactly done on board. How nice to know a little more about Captain Rens van Eerten who also had been in the flying business for a short while. Ill even make my own bed if itll help. Northbound on the starboard side, Southbound on the portside. 09 Feb, 2021, 10:24 ET Staff captain, hotel director, chief engineer, staff chief engineer and environmental officer announced SEATTLE, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line has a. Welcome to the Fleet, Rotterdam! | Holland America Line Anxious about the July 30 trip Voyage of the Vikings, and also back on the Nieuw Statendam middle of October. Im Rea Almaden from.the Philippines,just want to verify something from you hope you dont mind Sir. I can guarantee it will not be the last night of the cruise. Under this sub directory you will find a series of biographies of current HAL captains and their schedules. What a nightmare this must be for the Princess still stuck in port. Next thing I saw in the HAL blog is that he had 5 stripes on his shoulders! Has Capt. MS Borealis - Wikipedia What gives? We have sailed with Holland America many times beginning in summer 2000 on the Statendam, which we learned was her last season before being sent elsewhere. Although we only catch a glimpse of the captain occasionally, and may hear him speak to a group on just a couple of occasions, we like him as Captain and are looking forward to seeing (or at least hearing) him again. His daily announcements were interesting, informative and even humorous! Captain Noel O'Driscoll Ship: Nieuw Statendam Captain Noel O'Driscoll joined Holland America Line in 1999. We just retired the Prinsendam and one cndaptain from there has to be re-assigned (Captain Schuchman) and our last captain on loan has returned from P&O Australia and is now also assigned to the HAL Fleet. His years of seamanship and hospitality with both guests and crew will continue to create a culture on board that promotes excellence in service and a passion for travel.. Thanks (you do a great job my friend). I would be thrilled to sail on this young daughter Lady ms Rotterdam! We had the honor of sitting at your table for a luncheon on one occasion, and it was a most enjoyable experience, as was the entire voyage. Congratulations to Captain Timmers who hopefully is at the helm in October when we board the Rotterdam VII for the Baltic and Transatlantic Cruise. I am looking to see who may be our Captain and think there may a typo in your dates for the Volendam Captains. You are allowed to use them ashore in alaska provided that your HAM radio license is valid for alaska. Safe sailing wishes! Holland America Line has a history that spans nearly 150 years, and with that comes a depth of talented crew who will be aboard Rotterdam when the ship is delivered in July. Is he still with HAL? Kind Regards, Hello Capt Albert. Captain Fred Eversen is on a long leave to work his accumulated leave days down. His random act of kindness will never be forgotten by both my wife and I whilst on a Caribbean cruise, wonderful PR. The Westerdam was in Dry dock from 04 Jan. to 16 Jan. 2020 in Singapore. experience and professionalism will be the Captain of Rotterdam. We are excited to see the Rotterdam. Have sailed with you many times. For the exact time, you have to listen to the announcements of the captain. Congratulations Capt Timmers , see you December 1th on Rotterdam in Fort Lauderdale for a wonderful 11 days . Congratulations, Captain Timmer! Timmers ,keep it safe ! schip. Then they have to attend training and refresher courses We were very disappointed with the Mexico cruise ship. In Alaska where nature is rampant, I would go either whale watching in Sitka or see the grizzly bears in Ketchikan. Having recently moved from Florida to retirement in North Carolina, we appear to have a few similar likes. (International License with Are you able to advise me as a matter of interest who will be the Master of Rotterdam. Ukrainian refugees housed on a cruise ship in Rotterdam | CNN We have loved cruising on Holland American and look forward to enjoying this cruise. Mijn vrouw en ik hopen zodra dat kan, met onze twee tiener-kleindochters weer aan boord te stappen van Your are NOT allowed to use them on board as they are not covered by a Dutch flag license. Congrats to Captain Timmers, and good choice, HAL. because we have more captains than ships at the moment, everybody goes on rotation and thus can I not give a date when he will return. I know it said one is still in print but goodness knows how to get ones hand on a copy, through Amazon perhaps? We are sailing on the Zuiderdam this coming October, which if nothing changes should be under the command of Captain van Hoogdalem. Since I was born in Rotterdam and my grandfather worked his whole life for HAL, it tickles me to see the newest vessel named Rotterdam. but I heard a few ports have stopped receiving cruise ships in French Caledonia, including Isles des Pins which is one of my favorite stops. Congratulations! Are there openings on the Rotterdam 1st voyage? Great news , my favourite Captain, sailed with you in the past with my groups to Alaska , will consider my own holiday on the Rotterdam now I know you may be my Captain . Always enjoy your blog, such vivid descriptions along with bits of other information. I am waiting for the newest assignments. Robert Jan Kan but as that wold be his last cruise before he goes on leave, I can not vouch for it. I enjoy reading about whatever Captain may be guiding the ship that I will sail on, but I cant find this one. Pinnacle Class ship is under construction and slated for delivery at the end of July 2021. Of course, now, reward status is recorded in Stars. Wouter van Hoogdalem is my favorite Captain. I know you well deserve your time off and I hope the boss isnt working you too hard, but I do so miss your daily reportage of all things nautical. Where is Captain John Scott? February 1, 2021 Holland America Line has named Werner Timmers, a captain with nearly 40 years of sailing experience for the cruise line, as captain of Rotterdam when the ship debuts this. It's one of three virtually identical, Pinnacle Class ships. Already signed up for Antartic 80 day trip in 2019. thank you for your comment. A first look at Holland America's new Rotterdam cruise ship - The Your talks on the ships are always so enjoyable. I was sorry to hear that some of our officers are being let go, together with H.D.s and so on, down the line . Could you tell me if Captain Vincent Smit has retired? Wenst u een plezierige vaart met de nieuwe Rotterdam. Merry Christmas Captain Albert and a happy and healthy 2020 ! Wishing you all the best. Thank you for all your blogs. This is hard to say as Captain Mark Zoll (currently on board) is to go on leave on October 12 and Captain Mark Rowden is to take over. Holland America cruise ships from newest to oldest a complete list Holland America Line took delivery of Rotterdam today, July 30, 2021, officially making it the 11th ship in the fleet. For Captain Bowland, I do not have a bio for him yet, as I have not sailed with him yet, and I talked to each captain personally first/. He is really smart and really funny. 2022 April 24; ms Noordam returns to service. You are the most knowledgeable and personable captain ever! Best of luck! We sailed Eurodam with Captain Timmers a few years back. Congratulations I look forward to a future sail onboard the Rotterdam. Thanks. A native Dutchman, Captain Timmers grew up in Roosendaal, the Netherlands. I can already hear him saying Wash those hands! I know they all say it, but no one can say it quite as he does. After some cancellations, it finally looks promising although the unrest in Peru is not good news. Can you please let me know if ( assuming we are standing in the right place on deck ) we will be able to see either or both sites from MS Volendam . We loved every bit of it and hopefully can do it again soon. The ceremony was attended by the ship's master, Captain Werner Timmers, and Cyril Tatar, Holland America Group's vice president of newbuilding services. Barbara & Jack Gardner, the Ryndam pigeon people. It was well earned! I would love to share stories at dinner with you and Sir Frances Drake. Look forward to sailing on the new Rotterdam one day soon . I have just returned from Voyage of the Vikings and somehow I am not getting recent information on your daily blog. We will be back on the Volendam late September and all of October , could you tell me please who will be her Captain .