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Quantum's float-out is postponed to Tuesday by adverse weather

Due to adverse weather conditions in Papenburg, the float-out of Quantum of the Seas will not take place as planned on Saturday.

Anne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review

August 8, 2014

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The new date for the Royal Caribbean International ship to leave the covered building dock II at Meyer Werft is expected to be Tuesday, at approximately 4 p.m., depending on the wind and weather.

Also, the positioning of two grand blocks of sister vessel Anthem of the Seas inside the dock will not take place as planned. One of the blocks is in the shipyard harbor.

The float-out is to be broadcast on the Meyer Werft webcam.

About the Author

Anne Kalosh

Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review

Anne Kalosh covers global stories, reporting both breaking and in-depth news on cruising's significant people, places, ships and trends. A sought-after expert on cruising, she has moderated conferences around the world, including the high-profile State of the Industry panel at Seatrade Cruise Global. She created and led the acclaimed itinerary-planning case study for Seatrade's cruise master classes held at Cambridge and Oxford universities. She has been the cruise columnist for AFAR.com, and her freelance stories have appeared in a wide range of publications, from The New York Times to The Miami Herald.

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