The new Cruise Center being built in the Steinwerder district, right in the heart of the Port, will be able to accommodate new generation cruise vessels as of June 2015. Unlike the existing terminals in Altona and HafenCity, the new terminal will have one building for arriving and one building for departing passengers, both connected to Adelte’s new SPBBs which the manufacturers claim will guarantee flexible and fast embarking and disembarking operations for 8.000 cruise guests in a day.

Iris Scheel, Project Manager of Cruise Center Steinwerder said: “We are excited about the new cruise terminal as it will provide first-class service infrastructure for the fast increasing number of cruise guests. We expect this number will double in the next 15 years. The project is going on schedule.”

The two custom-designed SPBBs will include all the latest innovations and cutting-edge technology patented by Adelte, ensuring optimum operating efficiency and total safety and comfort for passengers, including those with reduced mobility.

The HYDRA boarding bridges will be equipped with an innovative feature for SPBBs patented by Adelte: a docking ramp which will allow passenger embarkation and disembarkation to cruise ships doors below quay level.

With this new project Adelte will have a total of 6 SPBBs operating in Kiel and Hamburg.

By Jake Frith   MJ