MS Balmoral Renovation At Blohm & Voss 2019

The 43,537-ton, 1,340-person cruise ship Balmoral came in late 2019 for a renovation at Blohm & Voss. In this Timelapse you can see the transverse thrusters being replaced as well as the whole propulsion system getting an overhaul and a fresh paint-job below waterline. The late time of the year and the typical Hamburg weather make for a very melow and cosy timelapse.

[@Shipspotting_Vietnam]

Great works!

[@othernicksweretaken]

In time-lapse the veering of the lifeboats on arrival and then their hoisting at departure are the most rewarding sights.

[@fireattack1]

Man this is cool af

[@salixio]

Nice

[@asac159]

does anyone know why the life boats are removed during this work?

[@mayakovski]

Perhaps they were being refurbished or cleaned.

[@syedasharimam]

How much this cruise worth?

[@mayakovski]

LOL, all that work and she looks exactly the same.