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			{{Short description\|Cruise ship}}
	The '''ms ''Veendam''''' is one of ]'s cruise ships and is named for the capital of Northern ]'s peat colonies. Features on the vessel include the two-tierd Rotterdam Dining Room, suites with private verandahs, multiple lounges, and a wide ] deck.
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			\| Ship caption = ''Veendam'' sailing outside ]
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			\| Ship name = * ''Veendam'' (1996–2020)
			* ''Aegean Majesty'' (2020–present)
			\| Ship namesake = ]
			\| Ship owner = * Wind Surf Ltd, Bahamas (1996-2006)
			* HAL Nederland NV, Netherlands (2006-2020)
			* Seajets (2020-present)
			\| Ship operator = ] (1996-2020)
			\| Ship registry = * {{flagicon\|Bahamas}} ] (1996-2006)
			* {{NLD}}, ] (2006–2020)
			* {{flagicon\|Bermuda}} ] (2020–present)
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			\| Ship builder = ], ]
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			\| Ship yard number = 5954
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			\| Ship laid down = 20 September 1994
			\| Ship launched = 24 June 1995
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			\| Ship completed = 1996
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			\| Ship maiden voyage = 1996
			\| Ship in service = 1996
			\| Ship out of service = 2020
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			\| Ship refit = 2016
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			\| Ship identification = *{{IMO Number\|9102992}}
			*{{MMSI Number\|310801000}} (from 2020)
			*]: ZCEZ7 (from 2020)
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			\| Ship status = Laid up in ], ] since 2020
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			\| Ship class = S-class ]
			\| Ship tonnage = * {{GT\|55,451}} (as built)<ref name="Miramar" />
			* {{GT\|57,092}} (from 2006)<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.hollandamerica.com/cruise-vacation-onboard/Veendam \|title=Cruises on ms Veendam, a Holland America Line cruise ship \|website=Hollandamerica.com \|access-date=18 February 2016}}</ref>
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			\| Ship power = 2 × 12-cylinder 8640 kW, 3 × 8-cylinder 5760 kW diesel generators
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			\| Ship capacity = 1,350 passengers
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			'''MS ''Veendam''''' is a ] operated by ] from 1996 to 2020 and named after the municipality of ] in the ]. In 2020, during the ], the vessel was sold to ], Greece, renamed '''''Aegean Majesty''''', and has remained laid up.

			==Holland America Line==
	==Facts==
			''Veendam'' was the fourth ] ship, ordered following the success of her three ]s. Her ] was ] by ] as Hull Number 5954 in 1994.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.fincantieri.com/en/products-and-services/cruise-ships/veendam/\|title=Fincantieri {{!}} Veendam\|website=www.fincantieri.com\|access-date=25 March 2020}}</ref> The ship was launched on 24 June 1995 and completed in May 1996.<ref name=Miramar>{{Cite ship register\|register=MSI\|id=9102992\|accessdate=22 September 2021}}</ref> Actress ] became the ship's godmother, and sailed on her maiden voyage on 15 May 1996.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.hollandamerica.com/blog/topics/hal-history/140-years-young-welcome-veendam/\|title=140 Years Young: Welcome Veendam {{!}} Holland America Blog\|language=en-US\|access-date=25 March 2020}}</ref> The ship was the fourth Holland America Line ship to be named after the town of ], Netherlands. Her registered owner was Wind Surf Ltd, and she was registered at ], ].<ref name=Miramar/>
	* Ship's Registry: Netherlands (Since January 2006)

	* Passenger capacity: 1,266
			''Veendam'' was transferred to the Netherlands flag in 2006 and to the ownership of HAL Nederland NV, Rotterdam, continuing under Holland America operation.<ref name=Miramar/> In April 2009, the ship underwent dry dock renovations at Grand Bahama Shipyard in ], ] which included significant changes to her stern. Two new decks of ] accommodation were added which necessitated the removal of a portion of her upper decks, and the ] were extended. To structurally support the resulting change in weight, a ducktail was added to her hull.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.hollandamerica.com/blog/destinations/caribbean/veendam-dry-dock-update-march-30-2009/\|title=Veendam Dry-Dock Update: March 30, 2009 \|work=Holland America Blog\|date=31 March 2009 \|language=en-US\|access-date=25 March 2020}}</ref>
	* Crew members: 560

	* Gross tonnage: 55,451 grt.
			During winter months ''Veendam'' operated from South American ports and, during the summer season, sailed from ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.hollandamerica.com/find-cruise-vacation/FindCruises.action?destCode=&dateCode=&durationCode=&portCode=&shipCodeSearch=VE \|title=Cruises to Alaska, Europe, the Caribbean, Mexico and the world on Holland America, one of the best cruise lines \|website=Hollandamerica.com \|access-date=18 February 2016}}</ref>
	* Length: 720 feet

	* Beam: 101 feet
			On 25 January 2015, ''Veendam'' was called by the ] to rescue a pilot who had ] his plane after experiencing a mechanical failure {{convert\|225\|nmi\|lk=in}} from the coast of ], ]. Coordinating with the U.S. Coast Guard, ''Veendam'' launched ] in a successful rescue operation.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.hollandamerica.com/blog/destinations/hawaii/veendam-rescues-pilot-who-ditched-his-plane-in-the-pacific-ocean/\|title=Veendam Rescues Pilot Who Ditched His Plane in the Pacific Ocean\|date=26 January 2015\|publisher=Holland America}}</ref>
	* Maximum speed: 22 knots

			==Later history==
			The ship was sold in July 2020, during the ], to Greek ferry operator ] along with sistership '']''. After delivery in ], Greece in August, ''Veendam'' was renamed ''Aegean Majesty'' by registered owner Mediterranean Dream Inc, reflagged from Netherlands to ], and berthed at ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.seatrade-cruise.com/ports-destinations/greece-cruising-restart-roiled-hal-ships-go-seajets \|title=Greece cruising restart roiled, HAL ships go to Seajets \|work=Seatrade Cruise News \|date=28 August 2020 \|access-date=4 September 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news\|title=Four Holland America Line Ships Sold \|url=https://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/23246-four-holland-america-line-ships-sold.html \|work=Cruise Industry News\|date=15 July 2020 \| access-date =21 July 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news \|title=Here Are The Cruise Ships Carnival Is Selling \|url=https://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/23517-here-are-the-cruise-ships-carnival-is-selling.html \|access-date=22 September 2021 \|work=Cruise Industry News \|date=19 September 2020 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210128051814/https://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/23517-here-are-the-cruise-ships-carnival-is-selling.html \|archive-date=28 January 2021}}</ref> In the early morning of 7 November 2020, in strong winds, the ship broke its moorings in Corinth and grounded on a sandbank in the harbour.<ref>{{cite news \|title=Οι άνεμοι παρέσυραν σαν χάρτινο καραβάκι κρουαζερόπλοιο στο λιμάνι Κορίνθου! (The winds swept away a cruise ship in the port of Corinth like a paper boat!) \|url=https://notospress.gr/article.php?id=55260 \|access-date=9 November 2020 \|work=Notos Press \|date=9 November 2020 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201109195535/https://notospress.gr/article.php?id=55260 \|archive-date=9 November 2020 \|language=el}}</ref> Two days later she was refloated, undamaged.<ref>{{cite news \|title=Στα ανοιχτά της Κορίνθου πλέον το Aegean Majesty (''Aegean Majesty'' now off the coast of Corinth) \|url=https://arxipelagos.gr/%CF%83%CF%84%CE%B1-%CE%B1%CE%BD%CE%BF%CE%B9%CF%87%CF%84%CE%AC-%CF%84%CE%B7%CF%82-%CE%BA%CE%BF%CF%81%CE%AF%CE%BD%CE%B8%CE%BF%CF%85-%CF%80%CE%BB%CE%AD%CE%BF%CE%BD-%CF%84%CE%BF-aegean-majesty/ \|access-date=12 November 2020 \|work=Archipelagos \|language=el\|date=9 November 2020}}</ref>

			==References==
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	==External links==		==External links==
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Cruise ship

History
Veendam sailing outside Gloucester, Massachusetts
Name	Veendam (1996–2020) Aegean Majesty (2020–present)
Namesake	Veendam
Owner	Wind Surf Ltd, Bahamas (1996-2006) HAL Nederland NV, Netherlands (2006-2020) Seajets (2020-present)
Operator	Holland America Line (1996-2020)
Port of registry	Nassau, Bahamas (1996-2006) Netherlands, Rotterdam (2006–2020) Hamilton, Bermuda (2020–present)
Builder	Fincantieri, Monfalcone, Italy
Yard number	5954
Laid down	20 September 1994
Launched	24 June 1995
Completed	1996
Maiden voyage	1996
In service	1996
Out of service	2020
Refit	2016
Identification	IMO number: 9102992 MMSI number: 310801000 (from 2020) Callsign: ZCEZ7 (from 2020)
Status	Laid up in Aigio, Greece since 2020
General characteristics
Class and type	S-class cruise ship
Tonnage	55,451 GT (as built) 57,092 GT (from 2006)
Length	219 m (719 ft)
Beam	31 m (101 ft)
Decks	13
Installed power	2 × 12-cylinder 8640 kW, 3 × 8-cylinder 5760 kW diesel generators
Speed	20.9 knots (38.7 km/h; 24.1 mph)
Capacity	1,350 passengers
Crew	568

MS Veendam is a cruise ship operated by Holland America Line from 1996 to 2020 and named after the municipality of Veendam in the Netherlands. In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, the vessel was sold to Seajets, Greece, renamed Aegean Majesty, and has remained laid up.

Holland America Line

Veendam was the fourth S-class/Statendam-class ship, ordered following the success of her three sister ships. Her keel was laid by Fincantieri as Hull Number 5954 in 1994. The ship was launched on 24 June 1995 and completed in May 1996. Actress Debbie Reynolds became the ship's godmother, and sailed on her maiden voyage on 15 May 1996. The ship was the fourth Holland America Line ship to be named after the town of Veendam, Netherlands. Her registered owner was Wind Surf Ltd, and she was registered at Nassau, Bahamas.

Veendam was transferred to the Netherlands flag in 2006 and to the ownership of HAL Nederland NV, Rotterdam, continuing under Holland America operation. In April 2009, the ship underwent dry dock renovations at Grand Bahama Shipyard in Freeport, Grand Bahama which included significant changes to her stern. Two new decks of verandah accommodation were added which necessitated the removal of a portion of her upper decks, and the bridge wings were extended. To structurally support the resulting change in weight, a ducktail was added to her hull.

During winter months Veendam operated from South American ports and, during the summer season, sailed from New York.

On 25 January 2015, Veendam was called by the United States Coast Guard to rescue a pilot who had ditched his plane after experiencing a mechanical failure 225 nautical miles (417 km; 259 mi) from the coast of Maui, Hawaii. Coordinating with the U.S. Coast Guard, Veendam launched Lifeboat 2 in a successful rescue operation.

Later history

The ship was sold in July 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, to Greek ferry operator Seajets along with sistership Maasdam. After delivery in Katakolon, Greece in August, Veendam was renamed Aegean Majesty by registered owner Mediterranean Dream Inc, reflagged from Netherlands to Bermuda, and berthed at Corinth. In the early morning of 7 November 2020, in strong winds, the ship broke its moorings in Corinth and grounded on a sandbank in the harbour. Two days later she was refloated, undamaged.

References

^ "9102992". Miramar Ship Index. Retrieved 22 September 2021.
"Cruises on ms Veendam, a Holland America Line cruise ship". Hollandamerica.com. Retrieved 18 February 2016.
"Fincantieri | Veendam". www.fincantieri.com. Retrieved 25 March 2020.
"140 Years Young: Welcome Veendam | Holland America Blog". Retrieved 25 March 2020.
"Veendam Dry-Dock Update: March 30, 2009". Holland America Blog. 31 March 2009. Retrieved 25 March 2020.
"Cruises to Alaska, Europe, the Caribbean, Mexico and the world on Holland America, one of the best cruise lines". Hollandamerica.com. Retrieved 18 February 2016.
"Veendam Rescues Pilot Who Ditched His Plane in the Pacific Ocean". Holland America. 26 January 2015.
"Greece cruising restart roiled, HAL ships go to Seajets". Seatrade Cruise News. 28 August 2020. Retrieved 4 September 2020.
"Four Holland America Line Ships Sold". Cruise Industry News. 15 July 2020. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
"Here Are The Cruise Ships Carnival Is Selling". Cruise Industry News. 19 September 2020. Archived from the original on 28 January 2021. Retrieved 22 September 2021.
"Οι άνεμοι παρέσυραν σαν χάρτινο καραβάκι κρουαζερόπλοιο στο λιμάνι Κορίνθου! (The winds swept away a cruise ship in the port of Corinth like a paper boat!)". Notos Press (in Greek). 9 November 2020. Archived from the original on 9 November 2020. Retrieved 9 November 2020.
"Στα ανοιχτά της Κορίνθου πλέον το Aegean Majesty (Aegean Majesty now off the coast of Corinth)". Archipelagos (in Greek). 9 November 2020. Retrieved 12 November 2020.

External links

Veendam official page (2008)

v t e Ships of Seajets
Cruise ships	Aegean Majesty Mykonos Magic Queen of the Oceans Majesty of the Oceans
Fast ferries	Andros Jet Caldera Vista Champion Jet 1 Champion Jet 2 High Speed Jet Mega Jet Naxos Jet Paros Jet Power Jet HSC Elite Jet Sea Jet 2 Sea Speed Jet Sifnos Jet Speed jet Speedrunner Jet Super Jet Supercat Jet Supercat Jet 2 Super Runner Jet Tera Jet WorldChampion Jet
Ferries	Aqua Blue Aqua Jewel Express Skiathos Sporades Star SuperStar SuperStar II
Former	Aegean Goddess Aegean Myth Colus Mages Swift

v t e List of ships built by Fincantieri
Warships	Andrea Doria Assad-class corvettes Bergamini-class frigates Caio Duilio Carvajal Cassiopea-class patrol vessels Cavour Deepak Diciotti-class offshore patrol vessels Doha-class corvettes Durand de la Penne-class destroyers Esmeraldas-class corvette Etna Falaj 2-class patrol vessels Giuseppe Garibaldi Laksamana-class corvettes Maestrale-class frigates Minerva-class corvettes San Giorgio-class amphibious transport docks San Giusto Sauro-class submarines Scirè Shakti Toti-class submarines Vittorio Veneto Musherib-class offshore patrol vessels Villavicencio Vulcano-class logistic support ships
Cruise ships	Amsterdam Arcadia L'Austral Azura Le Boreal Britannia Caribbean Princess Carnival Breeze Carnival Conquest Carnival Dream Carnival Freedom Carnival Glory Carnival Horizon Carnival Liberty Carnival Magic Carnival Panorama Carnival Splendor Carnival Sunshine Carnival Sunrise Carnival Valor Carnival Victory Carnival Vista Concordia-class cruise ships Costa Concordia Costa Deliziosa Costa Diadema Costa Fascinosa Costa Firenze Costa Fortuna Costa Luminosa Costa Magica Costa neoClassica Costa neoRomantica Costa Pacifica Costa Serena Costa Venezia Crown Princess Dawn Princess Discovery Princess Destiny-class cruise ships Disney Magic Disney Wonder Emerald Princess Eurodam Fram Golden Princess Grand Princess Koningsdam Le Lyrial Maasdam Majestic Princess Marina Nieuw Amsterdam Nieuw Statendam Noordam Ocean Princess Oosterdam MS Ambience Pacific Jewel Queen Elizabeth Queen Victoria Regal Princess Riviera Rotterdam Royal Princess Ryndam Royal-class cruise ships Ruby Princess Sea Princess Seabourn Encore Seabourn Ovation MSC Seaside MSC Seaview Seven Seas Explorer Sky Princess Silver Muse Silver Spirit Le Soléal Star Princess Sun-class cruise ships Sun Princess (1995) Sphere-class cruise ships Sun Princess (2024) Star Princess The Calypso Vasco da Gama Veendam (1996) Ventura Viking Sea Viking Sky Viking Star Viking Sun Volendam Westerdam Zaandam Zuiderdam
Ferries	al-Salam Boccaccio 98 Almudaina Dos Gotlandia II Knossos Palace Festos Palace Hellenic Wind MDV1200-class fast ferries Pride of Hull Pride of Rotterdam Star-class ferries Speedrunner III Speedrunner IV Superstar
Cargo ships	Britannia Seaways Cape Victory Cape Vincent
Yachts	Destriero Serene Victory
Miscellaneous vessels	Alliance Castoro Sei Elettra Karadeniz Powership İrem Sultan Petrobras 36 Sagar Nidhi Saipem 7000 Scarabeo 8 Ta Kuan
Related	Cantieri Riuniti dell'Adriatico Fincantieri

Ships of the Holland America Line

Current

Pinnacle class	Koningsdam (2016) Nieuw Statendam (2018) Rotterdam (2021)
Signature class	Eurodam (2008) Nieuw Amsterdam (2010)
Vista class	Zuiderdam (2002) Oosterdam (2003) Westerdam (2004) Noordam (2006)
Rotterdam class	Volendam (1999) Zaandam (2000)

Planned

Statendam (Handed over to the White Star Line before completion and renamed Justicia)
Zuiderdam (Never completed)

Former fleet

Rotterdam (1872)
W. A. Scholten (1874)
Zaandam (1882)
Rotterdam (1886)
Veendam (1889)
Maasdam (1889)
Spaarndam (1890)
Rotterdam (1897)
Statendam (1898)
Potsdam (1900)
Rijndam (1901)
Noordam (1902)
Nieuw Amsterdam (1906)
Rotterdam (1908)
Maartensdijk (1909)
Zuiderdijk (1912)
Oosterdijk (1913)
Westerdijk (1913)
Beukelsdijk (1916)
Blommersdijk (1916)
Binnendijk (1921)
Maasdam (1921)
Beemsterdijk (1922)
Volendam (1922)
Veendam (1923)
Statendam (1929)
Nieuw Amsterdam (1937)
Noordam (1938)
Zaandam (1938)
Johan van Oldenbarnevelt (1939)
Pennland (1939)
Westernland (1939)
Westerdam (1945)
Amsteldijk (1946)
Ryndam (1951)
Maasdam (1952)
Statendam (1957)
Rotterdam (1959)
Volendam (1972)
Veendam (1972)
Prinsendam (1973)
Nieuw Amsterdam (1983)
Noordam (1984)
Westerdam (1988)
Statendam (1993)
Ryndam (1994)
Prinsendam (1988)
Maasdam (1993)
Veendam (1996)
Rotterdam (1997)
Amsterdam (2000)

Years indicate year of entry into service with the Holland America Line.

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