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Pearl String Service A touch of traditional navigation We offer segments ex Northern Europe (Antwerp, Hamburg); Asia (Shanghai) and North

You are invited to completely relax and at the same time experience genuine maritime lifestyle on multipurpose cargo ships.

); all passenger accommodations are comfortable and have private facilities.

metric tons Lengths over all: 192,90 meters Breadth over all: 27,80 meters Speed max: 16-17 knots Year built: 06/2002 Voltage onboard: 220 V /

Sister ships on same Itinerary: Flag Captain* built 12/2002 Marshall Islands Eastern Europe built 01/2003 Marshall Islands Eastern Europe

1 Pearl String Service A touch of traditional navigation We offer segments ex Northern Europe (Antwerp, Hamburg); Asia (Shanghai) and North America (Philadelphia). You are invited to completely relax and at the same time experience genuine maritime lifestyle on multipurpose cargo ships. The superstructure of these crafts is fully airconditioned (please note: the temperature in the cabins is not controllable!); all passenger accommodations are comfortable and have private facilities. Rickmers-Line s multipurpose vessels will still carry general cargo (breakbulk and project cargo) in addition to containers so that port times should provide plenty occasions for rather interesting shore excursions. You will sail on this type of vessel (see profile to the right). MV NEW ORLEANS Photo left: at Sea Flag: Marshall Islands Captain/Officers*: Eastern Europe Crew*: Filipino Language onboard: English TDW: metric tons Lengths over all: 192,90 meters Breadth over all: 27,80 meters Speed max: knots Year built: 06/2002 Voltage onboard: 220 V / 60 Hz Electric Plugs: German System Currency onboard: US-Dollars *Information is subject to change without prior notice! Sister ships on same Itinerary: Flag Captain* built 12/2002 Marshall Islands Eastern Europe built 01/2003 Marshall Islands Eastern Europe SHANGHAI built 02/2003 Marshall Islands Eastern Europe ANTWERP built 04/2003 Marshall Islands Eastern Europe SEOUL built 04/2003 Marshall Islands Eastern Europe NEW ORLEANS built 07/2003 Marshall Islands Eastern Europe JAKARTA built 11/2003 Marshall Islands Eastern Europe DALIAN built 03/2004 Marshall Islands Eastern Europe TRADING AREA AND PORT ROTATION Page 1 of 5 Rickmers-Line Pearl String Service Update: 04/17

The ships will sail on an itinerary that may vary according to cargo requirements.

are some examples of possible additional calls.

Italy Shanghai (mostly 2 calls) China Dalian China Masan or Ulsan (no shore South Korea Xingang China

) Kobe or Yokohama Japan Panama Canal Transit Panama Houston, Texas USA Savannah, Georgia USA New

Carolina USA Philadelphia, Pennsylvania USA PUBLIC FACILITIES ONBOARD There is a passenger lounge on the

2 The ships will sail on an itinerary that may vary according to cargo requirements. The ports listed in the left column are the so-called base ports and the ports listed in the right column are some examples of possible additional calls. In some ports waiting at anchor for a berth or off-loading onto barges while at anchor will also be possible. Tentative basic rotation: Possible additional ports: Hamburg Germany Montoir France Antwerp Belgium Genoa Italy Shanghai (mostly 2 calls) China Dalian China Masan or Ulsan (no shore South Korea Xingang China leaves possible!) Kobe or Yokohama Japan Panama Canal Transit Panama Houston, Texas USA Savannah, Georgia USA New Orleans, Louisiana USA Morehead City, N. Carolina USA Philadelphia, Pennsylvania USA PUBLIC FACILITIES ONBOARD There is a passenger lounge on the D-Deck equipped with coffee making facilities and TV, DVD and a small library offering a variety but limited assortment of movies and books. The meals will be served in the dining room on the A-Deck, which you will share with the ship s leading officers. The vessel provides lots of covered and uncovered deck space and some Pilot Deck deck chairs are available for passenger use. There is a recreation area/room with bar which would be comfortable for viewing in wet weather. This location may also occasionally be utilized for social events. The laundry room is situated on the C- Deck. Passengers share washer and dryer with the ship s officers. Towels and bed linen will be provided. The steward attends to cabin cleaning once a week. Please note that there is no fitness room on board. Sample pictures: Page 2 of 5 Rickmers-Line Pearl String Service Update: 04/17

PASSENGER ACCOMMODATIONS All passenger cabins are carpeted and have private facilities with shower and WC

Although these vessels are sister ships, there will be very slight differences in the layout of some

Please refer to attached drawings for more detailed information. There is no access to the internet!

This room features a wrap around sofa, a coffee table, several chairs, a writing desk, a sideboard and a

The bedroom has one forward facing window with usually clear* view as well and includes twin beds side by

Please note that the description above illustrates the furniture arrangement on most of the vessels at

wall in the bedroom and the wardrobes are placed in the sitting room. DOUBLE CABIN NO.

bathroom) and has one window with unobstructed aft view.

3 PASSENGER ACCOMMODATIONS All passenger cabins are carpeted and have private facilities with shower and WC each. They are light and airy with wood furniture and plentiful closet space. Although these vessels are sister ships, there will be very slight differences in the layout of some cabins and the arrangement of furniture may also vary. Please refer to attached drawings for more detailed information. There is no access to the internet! DOUBLE CABIN OWNER S - NO. 602 on the D-Deck This cabin is a two-room suite and measures in general approx. 30 square meters (incl. bathroom). The two windows in the sitting room face forward and usually provide a clear* view. This room features a wrap around sofa, a coffee table, several chairs, a writing desk, a sideboard and a mini-refrigerator. The bathroom is accessible from the bedroom. The bedroom has one forward facing window with usually clear* view as well and includes twin beds side by side (measuring about 90 x 200 cm each) with a nightstand between the beds, an easy chair, a dresser, a stool, a mirror and two wardrobes. *) However, there is the possibility that the outlook may be partially obstructed at times. Please note that the description above illustrates the furniture arrangement on most of the vessels at this time but on some vessels, for example, the beds are presently installed end to end and against the wall in the bedroom and the wardrobes are placed in the sitting room. DOUBLE CABIN NO. 513 on the C-Deck This cabin measures approximately 18 square meters (incl. bathroom) and has one window with unobstructed aft view. The room features a wrap around sofa, a coffee table, a chair, a writing desk, a sideboard and/or a chest with drawers, a wardrobe, a minirefrigerator and a double bed. The bed is fitted into a recess in the cabin wall, and on some of the ships, the cabin is equipped with a curtain, which, if desired, can be used as partition. Correspondingly, the measurements of the beds vary as follows: with curtain about NEW ORLEANS 150x200 cm and without curtain approx. 160x200 cm). Page 3 of 5 Rickmers-Line Pearl String Service Update: 04/17

The room features a wrap around sofa, a coffee table, a chair, a writing desk, a sideboard,

On, the furniture in cabins 612 and 604 is arranged slightly different from the layout of

On these two vessels, the measurements of the beds are a comfortable 130 x 200 cm.

the bathroom), offers quite a lot of storage space and provides two windows aft, which are

The room includes a wrap around sofa, a coffee table, a chair, a writing desk, a wardrobe,

one bed that measures about 130 x 200 cm ( about 150 x 200 cm).

4 SINGLE CABIN NO. 612 on the D-Deck The overall size of this cabin including the bathroom is approximately 15 square meters. There are two windows with clear view, one facing aft and one facing port side. The room features a wrap around sofa, a coffee table, a chair, a writing desk, a sideboard, a wardrobe, a mini-refrigerator and one bed measuring approx. 90 x 200 cm. On, the furniture in cabins 612 and 604 is arranged slightly different from the layout of the sister vessels. On these two vessels, the measurements of the beds are a comfortable 130 x 200 cm. SINGLE CABIN NO. 611 on the D-Deck This cabin measures on the whole approximately 15 square meters (including the bathroom), offers quite a lot of storage space and provides two windows aft, which are both unobstructed. The room includes a wrap around sofa, a coffee table, a chair, a writing desk, a wardrobe, and a sideboard - or on another large closet next to the wardrobe, a mini-refrigerator and one bed that measures about 130 x 200 cm ( about 150 x 200 cm). SINGLE CABIN NO. 604 on the D-Deck This cabin is a mirror image of #612 and also measures approximately 15 square meters (including the bathroom). Just like in cabin 612, there are two windows with clear view but one facing aft and one facing starboard. The room features as well a wrap around sofa, a coffee table, a chair, a writing desk, a sideboard, a wardrobe, a mini-refrigerator and one bed that measures approximately 90 x 200 cm. On TOKYO, the beds measure about 130 x 200 cm because of the slight SHANGHAI difference in the arrangement of the furniture. ANTWERP Page 4 of 5 Rickmers-Line Pearl String Service Update: 04/17

FORMALITIES Your passport should be valid at least 10 months counting from voyage commencement. This is because some countries require passports to be valid at least six months at the time of entry.

5 FORMALITIES Your passport should be valid at least 10 months counting from voyage commencement. This is because some countries require passports to be valid at least six months at the time of entry. Tourist visas for the USA (concerning all non US- and Canadian citizens) and China (multiple entries, at least 2) are mandatory and must be available at boarding time according to the booked voyage segment! Passengers are further responsible for checking with respective consulates or embassies of all other countries called and for obtaining required documentation prior to boarding (please mention that you are going on a freighter trip!). Visa requirements may vary depending on the nationality of passengers. You will receive further information about visa formalities when booking a voyage. Vaccinations against Yellow Fever are compulsory for some segments! Please contact your medical advisor for more information about any further and perhaps necessary or recommended vaccinations. The ship does not have a doctor onboard. Therefore all passengers, regardless of age, must present a clean medical certificate from their physician prior to boarding, which confirms that they are in good health and able to travel on a freighter without regular medical care. The age limit is 75. Passengers must be able to negotiate stairs well because accommodations and public facilities are spread over several decks and there is no elevator. SAILING SCHEDULE As a rule, there is min. one departure a month. Please refer to the schedule overview for estimated sailing dates as either provided in the Internet at or upon request from Rickmers-Line. All dates are approximate and subject to change. Passengers kindly take into account that ports may be added to or dropped from the itinerary on short notice and that cargo operations in ports where general cargo will be loaded/discharged may take longer than originally planned. For this reason, projected sailing/arrival dates given at booking time may vary from the final itinerary. The advantage on the other hand is that passengers may look forward to interesting port stays and extensive shore excursions on this trip due to these special cargo requirements. PASSAGE FARES Please see our separate price list for information about the fares. Rickmers-Line GmbH & Co KG Neumühlen 19, Hamburg, Germany Tel: Passage@Rickmers-Line.com Page 5 of 5 Rickmers-Line Pearl String Service Update: 04/17

Pearl String Service

Pearl String Service A touch of traditional navigation We offer segments ex Northern Europe (Antwerp, Hamburg) and North America (Philadelphia). You are invited to completely relax and at the same time