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Nike is undertaking a multi-year interior and hull refit of *Anna Maria*, a 100-year-old, 22-meter steel canal boat currently moored in Lübeck, Germany.0:19 The project faces immediate financial pressure from high mooring fees, prompting a search for a more affordable, long-term location in Hamburg.3:57 A critical upcoming milestone is the mandatory hull survey for the ESTRIN certificate, due in 2027.5:54 Because the hull is lined with internal cement, removing it to allow for required steel plate replacement—rather than prohibited double-plating—presents a significant logistical and financial challenge.6:46 The boat is scheduled for a yard haul-out in early August, and the project requires volunteers to assist with the labor-intensive removal of the internal cement and steel repairs.7:38 Additional technical hurdles include troubleshooting a vintage, keel-cooled engine and managing a completely stripped interior.10:14 Nike is seeking advice on project management for volunteer-led refits and mechanical guidance for the aging propulsion system.10:30

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