MS Nieuw Amsterdam (2009)


MS Nieuw Amsterdam is a sailing for Holland America Line. The 81st ship to enter Holland America's fleet, she was the second-largest Holland America Line ship in history at the time of her completion.

Service history

Nieuw Amsterdam was laid down on 15 July 2008, was launched on 30 October 2009, and completed on 30 June 2010.
The ship was christened by Princess Maxima of the Netherlands in Venice, Italy on 4 July 2010 before embarking on her maiden voyage from Venice on 5 July 2010.
On 10 October 2017, Nieuw Amsterdam was driven ashore at Santa Cruz Huatulco, Mexico. Her passengers were evacuated. She was later refloated.
On 4 May 2019, Nieuw Amsterdam was struck by while docking stern to stern in Vancouver, British Columbia. There were no injuries reported and disembarkation on both ships proceeded as usual..

Mechanics

Nieuw Amsterdam has dynamic positioning abilities, and is powered by six diesel generators and propelled by Azipod propulsion technology.