sailingdutchy Posted February 7, 2018 #426 Share Posted February 7, 2018 You probably already know this; it's a pic of "The Binnenhof" or "Inner Court", a complex of buildings in the city center of The Hague, next to the Hofvijver lake. It houses the meeting place of both houses of the States General of the Netherlands (the legislature of the Netherlands), as well as the Ministry of General Affairs and the office of the Prime Minister. Built primarily in the 13th century, the Gothic castle originally functioned as residence of the counts of Holland and became the political center of the Dutch Republic in 1584. It is counted among the Top 100 Dutch heritage sites. The Binnenhof is the oldest House of Parliament in the world still in use. Thank you for refreshing the history Copper . Yes I am quite familiar with the " Binnenhof ". As a student in my HTS time we had one year a very fancy Ball of the student organization in the upstairs of the Binnenhof , I remember it very well . Had to go up through the circular tower on the side .What I did not know is that it is the oldest Parliament building in the world . Also shown on this beautiful picture is the "Mauritshuis Museum " which has a hugh treasure of old masters . We'll visit there again after the Rotterdam cruise . :D:D:D Thanks Copper . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syd2000 Posted February 7, 2018 #427 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Hi Copper10-8, I was just wondering who the CD, Captain, and Assistant CD are for the June 16 sailing of the NA and the September 9 sailing of the Oosterdam. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted February 7, 2018 #428 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Hi Copper10-8, I was just wondering who the CD, Captain, and Assistant CD are for the June 16 sailing of the NA and the September 9 sailing of the Oosterdam. Thank you! Hi Syd Too far out for the CD & ACD positions Nieuw A: Capt Edward van Zaane Oostie: Capt Michiel Willems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KroozNut Posted February 7, 2018 #429 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Copper, Do you happen to know which ship CD Erin Duffey is currently sailing? We enjoyed her a lot on O'dam last October. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Alphen Posted February 11, 2018 #430 Share Posted February 11, 2018 Captains, although not recently updated, can also be found here; https://www.hollandamerica.com/blog/albert/current-captains-and-their-schedules/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ON cruiser Posted February 11, 2018 #431 Share Posted February 11, 2018 Hi Copper, in looking at the list, I do not see Captain Sybe de Boer, who I recall from years back as a very genial captain. Is he no longer with HAL? Thanks and regards, ON Cruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted February 11, 2018 #432 Share Posted February 11, 2018 Hi Copper, in looking at the list, I do not see Captain Sybe de Boer, who I recall from years back as a very genial captain. Is he no longer with HAL? Thanks and regards, ON Cruiser Howdy; Capt. Sijbe de Boer is currently serving as Fleet Captain, meaning he visits ships as part of corporate marine quality assurance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ON cruiser Posted February 11, 2018 #433 Share Posted February 11, 2018 Thanks for the very prompt reply, Copper. And for the good news about Captain de Boer. An asset to HAL, in our view. Regards, . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrimp56 Posted February 11, 2018 #434 Share Posted February 11, 2018 Yes, he will be missed! One of the nicest gentlemen you'll ever meet! He sure is. He was the Captain on our first HAL cruise (VODM/Alaska 2012). I am sure he contributed to our desire to sail HAL again, which we did the next June. And lo and behold it was Capt. Bos again, coming in the clean up Veendam after that terrible inspection. And here we are 4 years later still sailing HAL (with a slight side affair with Diamond Princess this spring). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KroozNut Posted February 12, 2018 #435 Share Posted February 12, 2018 Captains, although not recently updated, can also be found here; https://www.hollandamerica.com/blog/albert/current-captains-and-their-schedules/ Very cool... thanks! I found a picture and bio of Capt John Scott, who is currently projected to be our Captain on the Eurodam this December. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margieef Posted February 13, 2018 #436 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Thanks, are you going to Alaska? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Our plans changed and now we’re going instead on the July 30 14-day cruise on the Zaandam; do you know who the captain will be? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted February 14, 2018 #437 Share Posted February 14, 2018 Our plans changed and now we’re going instead on the July 30 14-day cruise on the Zaandam; do you know who the captain will be? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Capt. Chris Norman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeniEncinitas Posted February 14, 2018 #438 Share Posted February 14, 2018 Captains, although not recently updated, can also be found here; https://www.hollandamerica.com/blog/albert/current-captains-and-their-schedules/ Thank you so much for the current schedule of Captains! I was able To read my current Captain on The Maasdam which I will board in 11 days. Nice bio’s they do! Denise:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margieef Posted February 15, 2018 #439 Share Posted February 15, 2018 :D Capt. Chris Norman Thanks for the information, Copper! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ann28mb Posted February 24, 2018 #440 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Will Capt Sybe de Boer ever come back to be scheduled as the captain on any of the Holland American ships. How long is the term Fleet Captain or is it the last assignment of his career. ann28mb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted February 24, 2018 #441 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Will Capt Sybe de Boer ever come back to be scheduled as the captain on any of the Holland American ships. How long is the term Fleet Captain or is it the last assignment of his career.ann28mb It's hard to tell. Can be a couple of years, can be longer. Prior fleet captains have indeed come back to take command of a ship again, i.e. Capt. Darin Bowland was fleet captain back in 2014 and is now back to sea. Capt. de Boer has been with HAL since 1994 and, prior to that, worked on coasters and larger "reefers". He then took a break to obtain his commercial airline pilot's license in the States. After four years of flying, he started with HAL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1ANGELCAT Posted February 24, 2018 #442 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Hi John, I just booked OSDM for her trip across the pond. I know she’s going into drydock before the crossing,can you please tell me what all is being done. Also who the Captain ,HD and CD are. Thanks,and enjoy the rest of your vacation. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted February 24, 2018 #443 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Hi John, I just booked OSDM for her trip across the pond. I know she’s going into drydock before the crossing,can you please tell me what all is being done. Also who the Captain ,HD and CD are. Thanks,and enjoy the rest of your vacation. Sent from my iPad using Forums Hi Cat; Besides standard dry-dock-type maintenance, Oostie is supposed to get EXC Central in the Crow's Nest which includes the relocation of the shorex office and staff, future cruise consultant and location/EXC guide up there from Deck 1 (see ongoing discussion in the other thread ;)), not sure if she's getting "Rijksmuseum at Sea" in the Deck 1 Atrium or if that project is on hold. Capt Michiel Willems HD Henk Hoekstra CD unk at this time Enjoy my most recent ship! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1ANGELCAT Posted February 24, 2018 #444 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Hi Cat; Besides standard dry-dock-type maintenance, Oostie is supposed to get EXC Central in the Crow's Nest which includes the relocation of the shorex office and staff, future cruise consultant and location/EXC guide up there from Deck 1 (see ongoing discussion in the other thread ;)), not sure if she's getting "Rijksmuseum at Sea" in the Deck 1 Atrium or if that project is on hold. Capt Michiel Willems HD Henk Hoekstra CD unk at this time Enjoy my most recent ship! ;) Thanks John Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvertoGold Posted February 27, 2018 #445 Share Posted February 27, 2018 Copper10-8 Could you take a look in your crystal ball and let me know the following for the April 12, Westerdam, Hawaii: Captain HM CD SO GRM DRM Pinnacle GM ExH ExChef Thanks a lot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted February 27, 2018 #446 Share Posted February 27, 2018 Copper10-8 Could you take a look in your crystal ball and let me know the following for the April 12, Westerdam, Hawaii: Captain HM CD SO GRM DRM Pinnacle GM ExH ExChef Thanks a lot! That's a lot of folks! Bill for time and labor will be in the mail heading to you! ;p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted February 27, 2018 #447 Share Posted February 27, 2018 Copper10-8 Could you take a look in your crystal ball and let me know the following for the April 12, Westerdam, Hawaii: Captain Mark Rowden HD Colin Jacob CD Keri Noble SO unk at this time GRM Andreea Rus DRM Hermenegildus "Gildus" Erni Hanzlagut PGM Peter Kornfeld EHK Hobben Sitanggan ExChef Bitta Kuruvilla Thanks a lot! See above - always subject to change! Enjoy Westie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvertoGold Posted February 27, 2018 #448 Share Posted February 27, 2018 See above - always subject to change! Enjoy Westie Very quick, very gracious. Much appreciated. Have a good contract! You'll be missed here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanaJPB Posted February 28, 2018 #449 Share Posted February 28, 2018 Having just come off the Noordam, my understanding is that Captain Pieter Bos is retiring at the end of March. He will be missed with his constant reminders to "wash your hands"! Copper 10-8, Do your know who will be the new captain on the March 28 - May 6 now that Captain Peter Bos is retiring? Thanks! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted February 28, 2018 #450 Share Posted February 28, 2018 Copper 10-8, Do your know who will be the new captain on the March 28 - May 6 now that Captain Peter Bos is retiring? Thanks! Sent from my iPad using Forums That would be Noordam's 2nd master, Capt. Henk Draper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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