German yard for NCL cruise ship

Lloyd Werft in Bremerhaven is to build a 2,000 passenger cruise ship for Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL). Due for delivery in September 2001, the newbuilding will be of similar design to NCL`s Norwegian Sky. A second ship is the subject of an option in the contract. NCL says that in due course it intends to create a fleet of four to six similar vessels.