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SUMMARY:PAST AND FUTURE OF NUCLEAR SHIP SAVANNAH***ENCORE ZOOM PRESENTATION*** Presented by Erhard W. Koehler
DESCRIPTION:Nuclear Ship SAVANNAH is the world’s first nuclear-powered merchant ship\, built at the New York Shipbuilding Corporation in Camden\, NJ\, under President Eisenhower’s Atoms for Peace Program. Throughout its operation\, the ship called in New Jersey\, while Hoboken served as its home base. As responsible stewards of a National Historic Landmark\, the Maritime Administration (MARAD) worked to minimize adverse effects during the decommissioning process and were able to save key elements of the nuclear power plant and even improve the ship in the process. When the decommissioning process is complete (anticipated 2026)\, the ship will be available for preservation. This program will highlight the history of the ship\, how the decommissioning process improved the ship\, and what must be done before SAVANNAH enters its next act. \nErhard Koehler is a graduate of the State University of New York Maritime College with a degree in Naval Architecture. He first worked as a structural and field-support engineer with the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard. Soon after he joined MARAD’s Office of Ship Operations in Washington\, DC. An avid amateur maritime historian\, in 1992\, Erhard enthusiastically jumped at the opportunity to oversee SAVANNAH’s return to MARAD custody from the Patriot’s Point Naval and Maritime Museum and her subsequent 1994 drydocking and relocation to the agency’s reserve fleet site near Newport News\, Virginia. Erhard remained with the ship as a project engineer and member of the licensee organization during its protective storage period. In 2004\, he advanced to the agency’s senior SAVANNAH management positions and is responsible for all SAVANNAH program activities\, operations\, maintenance\, repair\, custody and preservation. \nIf you missed Erhard’s presentation at our September virtual membership meeting\, or would like to see it again\, we encourage you to join us for this encore showing at 10:00 AM (ET) on Saturday\, October 4\, 2025. \n(Image: Pat Dacey collection)
URL:https://worldshipny.com/event/past-and-future-of-nuclear-ship-savannahencore-zoom-presentation-presented-by-erhard-w-koehler/
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SUMMARY:WSS-PONY Branch 60th Anniversary Cruise on CELEBRITY SUMMIT from Ft. Lauderdale\, FL
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nOn October 13\, 2025\, PONY Branch members and friends will set sail on our 60th Anniversary Cruise on CELEBRITY SUMMIT out of Ft. Lauderdale\, Florida. This 5-night voyage will include port calls at Key West\, FL\, and Nassau\, Bahamas\, and will feature special group events.  \n(Photo: Stuart Gewirtzman) \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://worldshipny.com/event/wss-pony-branch-60th-anniversary-cruise-on-celebrity-summit-from-ft-lauderdale-fl/
LOCATION:Ft. Lauderdale\, FL
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SUMMARY:THE NEWEST CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE DESIGN INNOVATIONS Presented by Glenn Aprile
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the innovative design and development journey of Carnival’s groundbreaking Excel Class ships. Explore the nostalgic charm and storytelling behind The Golden Jubilee lounge aboard Carnival Celebration\, and get a first glimpse at the exciting new features set to debut on Carnival Festivale in 2027\, including immersive music zones\, expanded family experiences\, and Carnival’s largest water park at sea. \nOur presenter\, Glenn Aprile\, is Assistant VP\, Brand Experience and Product Development\, responsible for the development of marketable product offerings that enhance the guest experience on Carnival’s ships and port destinations. Glenn played a pivotal role in the master planning and guest experience development of Carnival’s largest and most innovative new builds including the Carnival Excel Class and Carnival’s new\, exclusive destination on Grand Bahama Island\, Celebration Key. Glenn has earned a reputation for his extensive knowledge of the industry by virtue of his experience cruising on or visiting over 140 different cruise ships across more than 30 different brands in addition to his years of work in the commercial and operational aspects of the business. Glenn’s passion for cruise ships began early. He joined the World Ship Society – Port of New York Branch at the age of 13! \n(Photo: Carnival Cruise Line)
URL:https://worldshipny.com/event/the-newest-carnival-cruise-line-design-innovations-presented-by-glenn-aprile/
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