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Topic: Training Cruise for RobHolland

nevadaflip
First Class Passenger
Member # 1682

posted 05-02-2005 09:36 PM

Rob,

Isn't it about this time when you get ready for your training cruises? Have you been assigned a ship yet?

(Hope I haven't missed any posts telling about this already!)

Regards,

Jerry

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RobHolland
First Class Passenger
Member # 3779

posted 05-03-2005 03:30 AM

Hi Jerry,

Indeed it is about time, thanks for asking! I am assigned to the MS Rotterdam, and will start my onboard period at July 14 out of the city of Rotterdam. Starting with a series of N-Europe cruises, after that we'll do several Mediterranean cruises, a Trans-Atlantic from Lisbon to Rio de Janeiro and S-America/Antarctic cruises. I will propably disembark December 17 or January 11 2006. I'm looking very forward to it!

Kind regards,

Rob

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NAL
First Class Passenger
Member # 1102

posted 05-03-2005 07:05 AM

Congratulations Rob! You surely have gotten a
great ship on which to do your training. You
will have great itineraries too. May your time
aboard be as wonderful as you hope it will be.
Best of luck and best regards. Please send us a
post from time to time to keep us informed.

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sympatico
First Class Passenger
Member # 797

posted 05-03-2005 09:11 AM

Rob - you will love the Rotterdam. I was last on her in May 2004 - she's a beautiful ship and a great crew. Will you be working on the Bridge? Last time I was on the ship there were some young cadets on board in their first year of training.

My friend's husband, who will be Hotel Manager, and she will be joining the ship June 8th for almost 3 months, so I'm sure you will meet them.

Fred Everson is a great Captain - he will no doubt be there but I don't know who he switches with - the Captains are on for 3 months and off for 3 so you will get both.

This is going to be a wonderful experience for you.

Happy sailing.

Diane

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RobHolland
First Class Passenger
Member # 3779

posted 05-03-2005 04:03 PM

Thanks for the very kind replies! As a cadet you have both nautical as technical tasks onboard. In The Netherlands, there is no study just for officer or engineer- it is combined. In the last year at school you specialize in one of both, but after that it is still possible to sail in both functions. P&O Nedlloyd for example sails with this system, called Marof (Maritime Officer).

Sympatico, how great you have these contacts, for sure I will meet them onboard. Indeed it will be a wonderful (learning) experience, working for Holland America was the main reason to choose this study. After 2 years at school I can't wait to start sailing!

Kind regards,

Rob

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Maasdam
First Class Passenger
Member # 3858

posted 05-03-2005 04:48 PM

Van Harte Gefeliciteerd Rob.

m.s. Rotterdam is a great ship Rob, boy you are so lucky to start a/b the flagship.

As Diane said she is a very beautifull ship. i hope you will have a great time a/b this Grand ship.

And youre first sailing would not have a better start thene frome the home port. I will be on the Wilhelminakade whene you will guide here grace to sea.

Have a great time and let us frome time to time hear how you do a/b here grace Rotterdam.

Happy Sailings Ben.

here your futere home.

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Ernst
First Class Passenger
Member # 5369

posted 05-03-2005 04:56 PM

Rob,

could you describe the curriculum of your study? Also recommendations of good books covering the involved topics would be appreciated. And, as posted above, we all want a detailed diary of your time aboard the Rotterdam.
Thank You!
Greetings

Ernst

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Onno
First Class Passenger
Member # 3071

posted 05-03-2005 05:01 PM

Hi Rob,

Good for you!!! A start on HAL’s lovely flag ship. If you are in Rotterdam and on the bridge make sure you give a good blow on her horns! I’ll probably will be some where on the Wilhelminakade listening.

Onno

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captain_brandon129
First Class Passenger
Member # 4803

posted 05-03-2005 09:22 PM

Congradulations Rob, I will be just starting Maritime School this summer in Norther California. My first training cruise is in one year going to Alaska, Central America, and South America. In the U.S. you have to choose between deck officer or engineer we don't really have a choice. So I chose deck. Good luck.

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Waynaro
First Class Passenger
Member # 3484

posted 05-03-2005 10:45 PM

quote:
Originally posted by captain_brandon129:
Congradulations Rob, I will be just starting Maritime School this summer in Norther California. My first training cruise is in one year going to Alaska, Central America, and South America. In the U.S. you have to choose between deck officer or engineer we don't really have a choice. So I chose deck. Good luck.

Congradulations Rob! I wish you success

Hi captain_brandon. Are you going to enroll at California Maritime?! . I am trying to apply next year, during my senior year of High School

[ 05-03-2005: Message edited by: Keitaro ]

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captain_brandon129
First Class Passenger
Member # 4803

posted 05-06-2005 07:11 PM

Yes Keitaro I am going to attend this fall. First day is August 30th. Hope you will get accepted, it is a beautiful school. The TS Golden Bear is a nice ship also.

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PamM
First Class Passenger
Member # 2127

posted 07-12-2005 12:37 PM

Rob, you are off on Thursday! All the best and have a wonderful time.. don't forget to work hard too

Maybe you will come across a few Cruistalkers in your travels.

Pam

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RobHolland
First Class Passenger
Member # 3779

posted 07-12-2005 01:27 PM

Hi all,

Unfortunately I will board MS Rotterdam later. I wish I was sailing already but the starting date was too early for us due to school. We (my friend who will sail the same ship as well) now will have to start later with our onboard period.

As you'll can imagine it was a huge dissapointment.
I will keep you informed.

Kind regards
Rob

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RobHolland
First Class Passenger
Member # 3779

posted 07-14-2005 07:41 AM

Good news!

It's now for sure, I will board the Rotterdam at July 24 in Stockholm.

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Ernst
First Class Passenger
Member # 5369

posted 07-14-2005 07:52 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Ernst:
Rob,
could you describe the curriculum of your study? Also recommendations of good books covering the involved topics would be appreciated. And, as posted above, we all want a detailed diary of your time aboard the Rotterdam.
Thank You!
Greetings
Ernst

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PamM
First Class Passenger
Member # 2127

posted 07-14-2005 10:34 AM

Great Rob, so the joining date wasn't delayed too long. All the best, and hope everything goes to plan

Pam

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sympatico
First Class Passenger
Member # 797

posted 07-14-2005 04:31 PM

quote:
Originally posted by RobHolland:
Good news!
It's now for sure, I will board the Rotterdam at July 24 in Stockholm.

Rob - check your private messages.

Diane

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RobHolland
First Class Passenger
Member # 3779

posted 07-15-2005 05:01 AM

Hi Diane,

I can't find your e-mail address, could you mail it to me at msclirica@hotmail.com?

Rob

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kit
First Class Passenger
Member # 4933

posted 07-15-2005 06:42 AM

hi Rob,yesterday, when i was watching de ms Rotterdam leaving rotterdam,i was wandering if you were also at the cadet ceremony .If so,was it imposant?Was it on the ship her self or on the pier?
Hope, you have a wonderful training time onboard of the ms Rotterdam and maybe untill the 31 of august! kit

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sympatico
First Class Passenger
Member # 797

posted 07-15-2005 10:37 AM

quote:
Originally posted by RobHolland:
Hi Diane,
I can't find your e-mail address, could you mail it to me at msclirica@hotmail.com?
Rob

Done! have sent it.

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RobHolland
First Class Passenger
Member # 3779

posted 07-15-2005 10:47 AM

Hi Kit,

I was there from 0600-0900, I saw the +500 Zeekadetten standing in line to board the ship so I assume that the ceremony was on the MS Rotterdam. Did you make any photo's of the departure?

See you onboard! Watch the name tags from persons with very few golden stripes

Posts: 762 | From: ms Rotterdam | Registered: Apr 2003 | IP: Logged

RobHolland
First Class Passenger
Member # 3779

posted 07-18-2005 02:46 PM

Hello everybody!

This sunday I am finally going to start with my first assignment, at the MS Rotterdam. I'm looking so forward to it! Hereby I want to say bye to all of you -at least for quite a while, as I will have a busy time onboard for sure and won't be able to post frequently at CT. I will have contact with Pam & Sympatico from time to time by (e-)mail so I'm sure they will keep you informed

All the best and.. I'll be back in January!
(Photo Gallery: be prepared! )

Kind regards, Rob

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Ernst
First Class Passenger
Member # 5369

posted 07-18-2005 02:57 PM

Have a nice time!

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Onno
First Class Passenger
Member # 3071

posted 07-18-2005 04:05 PM

Hi Rob,

Have lots of fun on the Rotterdam and don’t forget you need to learn as well!
I have send you a PM with my mobile phone number, I will be in Rotterdam on the 7th of august so if you have to meet that day you can give me a call, I will probably be hanging around the Wilhelminakade somewhere that day.

Onno

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RobHolland
First Class Passenger
Member # 3779

posted 07-27-2005 11:45 AM

Hi everybody! A small message from onboard ms Rotterdam. I am on the ship since Sunday, and currently we are cruising to Tallinn, Estonia. What a great ship!! The last few days have been very busy, but so interesting! I have started in the Engine Department for the next 6 weeks, and after that I will switch over to the Nautical Department. Crew internet isn't that expensive so -if I got the time, I will post more frequently!

All the best,

Rob

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