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• Welcome
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• Legal News
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• Executive Partner News
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• Shipyard News
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• Cruise Line News
Pages 6 - 9
• New Executive Partners
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• New Member Cruise Line
Pages 11
• Executive Partner
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Page 11
• Industry Update
Page 12
• Upcoming Events
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Demand for cruises remains solid, with pricing which continues to be favorable, particularly for Alaska
and Caribbean pricing which improved in February and March. Steeper fuels costs and some itinerary
disruptions will have an impact on profits. Carnival Corporation & plc has announced that is has
declared a dividend of $0.25 per share with a payment date of June 10, 2011. We have the
Congressional Cruise Caucus scheduled for June 22-23. This year should be particularly worthwhile for
you to attend. There are 90 new Republicans in Congress, so be sure that you sign up to attend, as
introducing the cruise industry to some of these new lawmakers is particularly important for future
legislation and support. Christine Duffy, our new President & CEO looks forward to meeting you at this
June event. Complete information is on the last page.
If you have any questions or suggestions, please let me know.
Warmly… Gaye Stewart-Loudis - 754.224.2205
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UK Bribery Act Goes Far Beyond U.S. Law In
Prohibiting Facilitation Payments
The UK Bribery Act of 2010
(Act) goes into effect this
month allowing organizations a three month grace period to implement
procedures in compliance with its prohibitions of
new bribery related offenses. The ambiguities of
the Act concern companies with connections to
the UK by increasing their potential liability for
offenses not prohibited by its U.S. counterpart,
the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). While
both statutes preclude bribery of foreign officials,
the Act also prohibits the giving and receiving of
commercial bribes (i.e., bribery of or by anyone in
a position of trust or expected to act impartially or
in good faith). Further, unlike its U.S. cousin, the
Act imposes strict liability on organizations
(corporations and partnerships) if a person
associated with them bribes another intending to
obtain or retain business for the organization or
to obtain or retain a business advantage for the
organization. While the FCPA also prohibits
corrupt payments through third parties, it does
not hold corporations strictly liable for bribery
committed without the corporation’s involvement
or knowledge. However, while an organization
subject to the Act is completely exonerated if it
demonstrates “adequate procedures” were in place
to prevent such conduct, the establishment of an
“effective compliance and ethics program” under
the FCPA only reduces a corporation’s culpability
score under the U.S. Federal Sentencing Guidelines.
Perhaps the greatest concern for cruise lines is
that under the Act a bribe potentially includes
facilitation payments common worldwide and
even expected by many foreign port personnel.
Although the Guidance on the UK Bribery Act
published in March of this year provides the
government’s explanation of key provisions urging
a “common sense approach,” prosecution for
facilitation payments remains uncertain. Unlike
the FCPA which exempts reasonable bona fide
business expenditures and expressly excludes
facilitation payments from its prohibitions, the
Guidance states: “bona fide hospitality and
promotional, or other business expenditure which
seeks to improve the image of a commercial
organization, better to present products and
services, or to establish cordial relations” is not a
target under the Act. Despite this reassurance, the
Guidance also states it is possible for hospitality
and promotional expenditures to be a “financial
or other advantage” precluded by the Act, and
“eradication of facilitation payments is recognized
at the national and international level as a long
term objective” in which “businesses themselves
also have a role to play.”
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• Welcome
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• Legal News
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• Executive Partner News
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• Shipyard News
Page 6
• Cruise Line News
Pages 6 - 9
• New Executive Partners
Pages 10
• New Member Cruise Line
Pages 11
• Executive Partner
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Page 11
• Industry Update
Page 12
• Upcoming Events
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While facilitation payments are unlawful per se
under the Act, whether prosecuting authorities
will pursue an organization will depend on the
following factors: the amount of payment, any
premeditation, the corrupting effect on the
person receiving the bribe, and (in cases of
individuals) the extent to which the person was
subject to clear procedures. Because the Act is a
criminal statute providing up to 10 years in prison,
unlimited fines and potential mandatory debarment under UK public contracts regulations, these
uncertainties leave those potentially impacted by
its broad reach uneasy to say the least. At a
minimum, cruise lines doing business worldwide,
including in the UK, will face significant
challenges in the coming months to implement
the Act’s mandate for “adequate procedures,”
and more importantly, in educating foreign port
personnel about the restrictions of the new law.
executive partner news
Travel Guard North America Offers Assistance to
U.S. and Canadian Travelers Affected by Japan’s
Natural Disaster
As Japan and the Pacific
Rim region reel in the
devastation from the earthquake and subsequent
tsunami,
Travel
Guard®
North
America
(www.travelguard.com), a leader in travel insurance plans and assistance services, is providing
emergency travel and medical assistance services
to all U.S. and Canadian travelers and their
families affected by the disaster.
Travel Guard’s services include emergency travel
assistance such as flight rebooking, hotel booking,
emergency cash coordination, and message relay
as well as emergency medical assistance including
medical referrals and access to air ambulance and
medical providers.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with those whose
lives have been devastated by this morning’s
tragic events,” said Carol Mueller, Travel Guard
North America Vice President. “We have a number
of Travel Guard customers who are affected by
this natural disaster and we’re diligently working
to provide them the assistance they need. When
major events like this occur, we believe it is our
responsibility to extend our expertise to affected
travelers and have already been able to assist
callers with emergency assistance, flight rebooking
and message delivery to family members.”
Waste Management Named to Etisphere’s 2011
“World’s Most Ethical Companies” for the Fourth
Consecutive Year
Waste Management (WM) has been
recognized by the Ethisphere
Institute as one of the 2011 World’s
Most Ethical Companies for the
fourth year in a row. Out of a record number of
nominations for the award, WM secured a spot on
the list as the only environmental services
company recognized for going the extra mile and
implementing upright business practices and
initiatives that are instrumental to the company’s
success, benefit the community, and raise the bar
for ethical standards within the industry.
"WM places a strong value on corporate
responsibility, and being named to Ethisphere’s
2011 World’s Most Ethical Companies list is a
testament to the solid foundation we have in
place," said David Steiner, CEO of WM.
This is the fifth year Ethisphere, a think-tank dedicated to the creation, advancement and sharing
of best practices in business ethics, corporate
social responsibility, anti-corruption and sustainability, has published the WME rankings, which
appear in Ethisphere Magazine’s Q1 issue.
Ethisphere reviewed thousands of companies and
evaluated a record number of applications,
naming 110 companies that surpassed their
industry peers to this year's World's Most Ethical
Companies list. The 2011 list features companies
in 38 industries including 43 companies headquartered outside the United States.
Dedicated Energy Efficiency Group Established in DNV
DNV
has
successfully
executed more than 30
energy efficiency projects
worldwide and the newly
established team has worked on four of these for
Greek shipowners.
“Shipowners and operators are facing continuously increasing pressure from regulators,
charterers and society at large to clearly
demonstrate their environmental performance
and it is not a simple task to achieve this, especially
under challenging market conditions,” says
Nikolas Boussounis, regional manager DNV. “Our
new advisory services unit has been established so
that DNV is able to serve and assist the local Greek
maritime community better, quicker and cheaper.”
Although the IMO’s call for a Ship Energy
Efficiency Management Plan is currently voluntary,
DNV believes it could become mandatory as early
as 2013 and has developed new advisory services
accordingly. Mr Boussounis encourages shipping
companies to take a proactive approach while
there is still time to get the most out of the plan’s
development. “Greater efficiency gains are
possible if time is taken to conduct energy audits
and to think through a targeted response that is
supported by well-established management and
training protocols,” he said.
The team has begun providing introductory
seminars to several shipping companies of the 700
shipowners in the region.
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CRUISE LINES
INTERNATIONAL
ASSOCIATION, INC.
apr
2011
in this
issue
• Welcome
Pages 1
• Legal News
Pages 1
• Executive Partner News
Pages 2 - 6
• Shipyard News
Page 6
• Cruise Line News
Pages 6 - 9
• New Executive Partners
Pages 10
• New Member Cruise Line
Pages 11
• Executive Partner
Showcase: Unisource
Worldwide, Inc.
Page 11
• Industry Update
Page 12
• Upcoming Events
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Global Ports Holding Returns From the States
With a Unique Award
Global Ports Holding received “The Most Improved Terminal Facilities” award at Cruise Shipping Miami owing to
its progress in port operations and management
within a short period of time.
Global Ports Holding, Turkey's largest port
operator, started to operate Port Akdeniz Antalya in 2006 and took full control of the port
on July 29, 2010. Since its takeover, GPH has substantially increased the port's capacity via capital
investments it made over a short period of time.
Dream World Cruise Destinations conducted a
survey among cruise line executives about
hundreds of ports around the world. The “Most
Improved Terminal Facilities” award rates on the
construction of new facilities, development of
new technologies, transportation services, security,
communication or developments related to
services offered to passengers.
Unisource Global Solutions to Present Innovative
Packaging Alternatives at Sustainable Packaging
Symposium 2011
Unisource Global Solutions (UGS), a
leading sustainable packaging
design, supply chain management
and engineered product realization
solutions business - which is part of
Unisource Worldwide, Inc. – featured its environmentally responsible packaging solutions at the
Sustainable Packaging Symposium 2011, held on
March 16-18, 2011, at the Hyatt Regency in
Chicago, IL.
Travis Carter, Director of Sustainability for UGS,
presented at the conference and spoke on the
topic of "Design Challenges with New Substrates."
In addition, UGS is a conference sponsor and exhibitor.
Sustainable Packaging Symposium 2011 - coproduced by Greener Package and the Institute
for Sustainability, an AIChE Technological Community
- featured invited experts from the packaging,
science and engineering industries.
UGS packaging experts were on hand to discuss
with attendees solutions for their product packaging needs, with a focus on sustainable and rapidly
renewable materials.
"UGS has established a global design, product
realization, manufacturing, sourcing and supply
chain management strategy throughout the
world," said Carter. "We also have the in-house
knowledge and experience to address every facet
of technology packaging design - including
packaging engineered materials and supply - with
the added benefit of ensuring environmental
sustainability.”
Ports America Garners Top West Coast PMA
Safety Awards for 2010
At the recent Pacific
Maritime Association’s 62nd
Annual Safety Awards
Banquets held at various
locations on the U.S. West Coast, Ports America
was honored with numerous awards for its
achievements in workplace safety in 2010,
including the 1st Place Coast Award and 1st Place
Local Area Award Group A Stevedore for its Los
Angeles/Long Beach operations and Coast Zero
Incident Rate Award for its San Diego operation.
Ports America set a record in its Group A
Stevedore category with 11 first-place Coast Awards
in the past 13 years and an unprecedented 13 of
the past 16 years.
Ports America Vice President Labor Relations and
Safety Sean Lindsay commented on the company’s
overall accomplishments. “Safety has always been
a top priority in all Ports America operations,”
said Lindsay. “We are especially proud of our long
and successful partnership in safety with the
ILWU. Without the leadership of the ILWU
international officers and the commitment of the
rank and file to safety in the workplace, these
accomplishments would not be possible."
Liberia issues first Maritime Labor Convention
Certificate
The Liberian Registry
has carried out the first
ship inspection for compliance with the ILO Maritime Labor Convention
2006 (MLC), ahead of its entry into force.
The inspection was performed on board the
containership UASC Yanbu, owned by D Oltmann
Reederei GmbH & Co KG of Bremen, Germany,
and managed by Anglo Eastern Ship Management
Limited, at the port of Hamburg.
Commending Anglo Eastern Ship Management
Limited and the ship’s master and crew for their
professionalism in maintaining a high standard of
working and living conditions on board the ship,
the inspector, Capt Wolfgang Werner, representing
the Liberian Registry, recorded no deficiencies,
and the Liberian Administration will now issue the
Maritime Labor Certificate accordingly.
Liberia led the way in ratifying the Maritime Labor
Convention and the administration has professionally trained nearly one hundred of its global
network of auditors, located in all major and most
minor ports, to provide effective and efficient
MLC inspections and verification of Liberian-flag ships.
STA Travel Names CSA Travel Protection "Best Mates"
CSA Travel Protection (CSA), dedicated to providing affordable
travel insurance and emergency
assistance services, is honored to announce that
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• Welcome
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• Legal News
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• Executive Partner News
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• Shipyard News
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• Cruise Line News
Pages 6 - 9
• New Executive Partners
Pages 10
• New Member Cruise Line
Pages 11
• Executive Partner
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Worldwide, Inc.
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• Industry Update
Page 12
• Upcoming Events
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STA Travel, the youth travel expert enabling
students and young adults to explore the world by
creating experiences filled with adventure,
discovery and personal growth, recently named
CSA as the winner of its "Best Mates" awards
program for 2010.
"The Best Mates award means a lot to our
partners because it is voted on by the staff of STA
Travel - the people who are selling the product
day in and day out," said James Bell, STA travel
commercial vice president.
A two-step process, STA Travel's Best Mates
Awards program celebrates the company's top
vendors, as chosen by their employees. After four
weeks of voting and 14,000 ballots cast, CSA
pulled in more than 37 percent of the votes.
"We couldn't be more pleased to be recognized
by such a valuable partner," said Lisa Wanzenreid,
director of business development at CSA.
"Winning this award is a great testament to the
personalized service, support and commitment we
extend to partners like STA Travel."
Hamworthy Technology Selected in Malaysia
Hamworthy’s expertise in
LNG regasification has been
rewarded through a new
contract to supply the plant for an import facility
under construction for Petronas Gas Berhad, in
Malaysia, in a deal worth in excess of US$30 million.
Petronas is building LNG regasification facilities
with a capacity of 3.8 million tonnes per annum in
Mukim Sungai Udang, Melaka, which will import
LNG, store it in a Floating Storage Unit (FSU) and
vaporize it at a regasification unit.
Tore Lunde, Managing Director of Hamworthy Oil
& Gas Systems, said: “With gas being fed direct
into the peninsula’s gas distribution network, this
project represents another example of the way
offshore regasification is increasingly becoming a
critical part of the energy supply chain in Asia.
Formally contracted by Perunding Ranhill Worley
– Muhibbah Consortoium, Hamworthy will deliver
the system in January 2012, anticipating overall
project commissioning in April 2012.
Mr Lunde said the Hamworthy contract included;
complete set of the regas unit, sea water filters
and training, which includes use of a simulator at
Hamworthy’s premises in Norway. “Hamworthy
will provide start-up, commissioning and two years
operation, spares, inspection and testing, commissioning assistance at the yard and performance
testing,” he said.
K&L Gates Expands Finance, Spanish/Latin American
Corporate Practices with New York Partner Additions
Global law firm K&L Gates
LLP welcomes Howard M.
Goldwasser and Xavier Ruiz to its New York office
as partners in the finance and corporate practices.
For nearly two decades, Goldwasser - who joins
K&L Gates from Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt &
Mosle LLP - has served as lead counsel to domestic
and international investment and commercial banks,
hedge and private equity funds, investment
managers, and investors in complex transactional
and debt capital markets matters. Additionally, he
is one of a small group of U.S. lawyers to have
pioneered the covered-bond programs for North
American issuers and advised on similar programs
for potential Latin American issuers.
Ruiz arrives at K&L Gates from Spain’s largest law
firm, Garrigues S.L.P., where he led the firm’s U.S.
practice. Admitted in New York and Spain, he
advises corporations on cross-border mergers and
acquisitions, joint ventures, and finance transactions,
as well as on privatizations and concessions, with
a focus on Latin America and Spain. Ruiz also
regularly counsels Spanish companies operating in
the United States, and serves as Chairman to the
Board of Directors of the Spain-U.S. Chamber of
Commerce in New York.
Tim Protheroe to Lead Lloyd's Register Americas’
Energy Business
Lloyd's Register Americas, Inc. has
appointed Regional Marine Manager
Tim Protheroe to also lead the
organisation's Houston-based energy
business from July 1.
As the commercial links between the marine and
energy sectors increase, Protheroe's appointment
is expected to advance the development of the
common strategies required to address the
environmental and regulatory challenges faced by
Lloyd's Register's clients.
"Our Houston operations are building on our 100-year
history in the US by becoming a more active member
of the community through local sponsor-ships and
community-support projects," Protheroe said. “We
are also investing in our people, our technology
and our facilities to support companies that are
committed to the kind of safe, sustainable and
efficient operations that benefit industry and society.”
VISET Malta Rebrands as Valletta Cruise Port
As it approaches the
celebration of its ten year
anniversary, VISET Malta PLC has rebranded its
corporate identity to offer a contemporary look
that reflects the company’s unique positioning
within the international market. The operator of
the Valletta cruise terminal and Malta’s leader in
the cruise and ferry business sector is now
rebranded as Valletta Cruise Port PLC.
The new identity underlines the unique value
of the Port of Valletta as a destination for cruise
passengers and will contribute in the overall market-
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ing efforts undertaken by the company to attract
cruise lines to Malta.
Apart from being an anniversary year, 2011 is an
important year for Valletta Cruise Port as it marks
the first home porting operation for TUI Cruises in
May. This year will also mark the start of the 5
year agreement with MSC Cruises, signed in
November 2010, a first for Valletta Cruise Port and
the cruise sector in Malta.
Valletta Cruise Port’s mission for the next decade
and beyond is clear: to continue to lead the cruise
and ferry passenger business sector in Malta and
to maximize the benefits this industry generates
to the economy and country as a whole.
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2011
in this
issue
• Welcome
Pages 1
• Legal News
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• Executive Partner News
Pages 2 - 6
• Shipyard News
Page 6
• Cruise Line News
Pages 6 - 9
• New Executive Partners
Pages 10
• New Member Cruise Line
Pages 11
• Executive Partner
Showcase: Unisource
Worldwide, Inc.
Page 11
• Industry Update
Page 12
• Upcoming Events
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New Passenger Loading Bridge Commissioned in
Charleston
The Port of Charleston commissioned a new, hydraulic passenger
loading bridge to safely transition
cruise guests from the passenger
terminal to the cruise ship’s
loading doors.
Passengers debarking the Carnival Fantasy were
the first to use the state-of-the-art gangway, which
features a hydraulic system to change the elevation and match up with doors on various ships.
“Charleston is an extremely attractive destination
with a unique blend of history, culture and
natural features ideal for both embarkation and
port-of-call cruisers,” said Peter Lehman, vice
president of cruise business and real estate for the
South Carolina Ports Authority.
This more than $2-million investment comes as
the Port of Charleston plans another major
investment in its cruise infrastructure – a new
cruise terminal.
This new terminal will remake Charleston’s cruise
operation, allowing vessels and passengers to be
handled much more efficiently and effectively.
Following the opening of the new terminal,
targeted for late 2012, the Ports Authority would
initiate redevelopment of approximately 30 acres
of property on the southern end of Union Pier.
The Port of Charleston expects to welcome 89
cruise ships this year, including 21 port-of-calls by
15 different cruise ships
RINA Continues Growth
Genoa-based verification,
certification and ship classification group RINA had a
satisfactory year in 2010, maintaining growth despite the difficult global climate.
“2010 was a demanding year but rich in
satisfaction,” says Enrico Scerni, President of RINA
Spa. “We have made our company more solid,
strengthened our presence in growing markets
and laid the foundations for the lasting growth of
the group. Operational excellence, innovation,
customer focus and the international know-how
continue to be the pillars that have enabled us to
reach the positive current results…”
At the shareholders meeting, the accounts for
2010 were approved and a new board of directors
was nominated. Enrico Scerni, President, Gianrenzo
Prati, Vice President and Ugo Salerno CEO were
confirmed in their posts. Others members are:
Angelo Ansaldo, Enrico Buschi, Umberto D’Amato
and Paolo Pierantoni.
The members of the Board of Statutory Auditors
has been confirmed: Giovanni Grazzini, Francesco
Illuzzi and Giuliano Termanini. Alberto Alberti
was also confirmed as secretary of the Council.
Carnival’s Port Canaveral Embarkation Team
Earns Top Honors for the Sixth Time in 13 Years
Port Canaveral has once again
earned top honors in the company’s
annual guest comment card survey,
which ranks embarkation personnel
from the lines’ 11 year-round homeports in a variety
of service- and process-related categories. This
marks the sixth time that Carnival’s Port Canaveral
team has earned the award in the past 13 years.
Under the direction of Guest Logistics Manager
Maritza Ferry, the 135-member team was recognized
for their outstanding professionalism, enthusiasm,
and friendliness while assisting guests embarking
on the two Carnival ships that sail from Port
Canaveral year-round.
Carnival is the largest cruise operator from Port
Canaveral, with the 2,052-passenger Carnival
Sensation offering three- and four-day Bahamas
cruises and the 3,646-passenger Carnival Dream
sailing seven-day Caribbean departures.
In November, Carnival will add a third ship, the
2,052-passsenger Carnival Ecstasy, which will offer
four- and five-day Bahamas cruises year-round.
With these three ships, Carnival will carry an
estimated 600,000 passengers annually from Port
Canaveral -- the most of any cruise line.
L-3 Announces Acquisition and Disposition
L-3 Communications acquired
FUNA International, GmbH (FUNA)
will be included in the Marine &
Power Systems Group within L-3's
Electronic Systems segment.
Headquartered in Germany, FUNA is a leading
supplier of control and safety systems, communication systems and entertainment solutions for
cruise ships, ferries and mega yachts. FUNA's fire
detection and suppression systems are also used in
offshore wind turbines. FUNA is expected to
generate approximately $60 million of sales for the
year ending December 31, 2011 and to be immediately accretive to L-3's earnings.
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"The addition of FUNA creates significant opportunities for revenue synergies by expanding the
portfolio of products we offer our Marine &
Power Systems customers and by increasing our
customer base," said Robert E. Leskow, president
of L-3's Marine & Power Systems. "FUNA is known
for providing high quality solutions to its
customers and expands our offering for complex
passenger vessels. FUNA also provides fire safety
and suppression systems for offshore wind
turbines, fitting well with our strategy to grow
business in the offshore wind energy segment."
Separately, L-3 also announced the divestiture of
its InfraredVision Technology Corporation.
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• Welcome
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• Shipyard News
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• Cruise Line News
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• New Executive Partners
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• New Member Cruise Line
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• Executive Partner
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• Industry Update
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Special Needs Group, Inc.
Special Needs Group, Inc., a
global provider of special
needs equipment for the
travel industry, was named the exclusive mobility
and oxygen equipment supplier for Norwegian
Cruise Line, one of the world's major cruise
companies. The agreement, which is effective
immediately, applies to all 11 ships of Norwegian's
fleet including their newest and largest ship the
4,100-guest Norwegian Epic.
shipyard news
Steel Cutting for Celebrity Reflection
MEYER WERFT launched the
production of the first steel
plate for the new giant
cruise liner Celebrity Reflection. The fifth ship of
the Celebrity Solstice class will be delivered to
Celebrity Cruises in the fall of 2012.
This energy-saving type of ship for Celebrity has a
length overall of 315m and is 36.8m wide. A total
of five ships will be built, each offering space for
accommodating 3,030 passengers in 1,515 cabins.
All standard cabins will be more spacious, with 90
percent being outside cabins having their own
balconies. The ships will be equipped with diesel
engines and pod propulsion systems; the overall
engine output will be 63,000kWh (approx 86,000 hp).
Fincantieri: FY 2010 Results Approved, Confirming a
Profit From Ordinary Operations and the Group’s
Financial Solidity
The Fincantieri Board
of Directors met to
examine and approve the company's proposed
consolidated and separate financial statements
for 2010.
During 2010 Fincantieri secured euro 1,912 million in
new orders, which, although slightly higher than
the 2009 figure of euro 1,758 million, is well below
the 2008 amount of euro 2,528 million and even
further below the record euro 4,238 million in 2007.
Among the new orders were two 141,000gt cruise
ships for the Carnival Group's Princess Cruise Line,
two Falaj 2 stealth patrol vessels for the United
Arab Emirates and two military vessels for the
Italian Coast Guard. The U.S. subsidiary Fincantieri
Marine Group secured, in partnership with
Lockheed Martin Corporation, an order for the
first LCS as part of a contract under which the U.S.
Navy has the option to order another 10 such
ships by 2015. During the year Fincantieri Marine
Group also won contracts to build an oceanographic
ship for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration and to build 39 RB-Ms (Response
Boats-Medium) for the U.S. Coast Guard. Lastly,
the repairs and conversion business received euro
44 million in orders, while euro 72 million in
orders were placed for systems and components.
Multipurpose Deck Cargo Vessel to STX Finland's
Turku Shipyard
STX Finland Oy and Gaiamare Ltd
signed a contract for the construction
of an innovative and versatile multipurpose deck cargo vessel. The environmentally friendly ship will be
delivered during spring 2012. The ship will
provide work for about 300 persons.
The concept development for the vessel has been
done in close cooperation between STX Finland
and Gaiamare. The vessel will have numerous innovations and very high specifications, including the
ability to operate efficiently in demanding ice
conditions. The vessel is designed for transportation of demanding project cargo and is also
suitable for transporting energy wood in the Baltic
Sea region. The vessel includes Double Acting Ship
(DASTM) mode. The Finnish-Swedish ice class 1A
vessel will be the first DAS - dry cargo vessel in the
Baltic Sea. The vessel will operate under Finnish flag.
The multipurpose deck cargo vessel is also designed to operate as an oil spill response vessel. The
diesel electric propulsion supports the diverse utilization of the ship, while being energy efficient and
low carbon. The vessel is designed to use alternative bio-oils as fuel. The ship is course stable at
very low speed which enables efficient collecting
of oil. The ship can also run sideways in open water,
enabling even more efficient oil recovering.
cruise line news
Kids and Conservation the Focus of Crystal's
Spring-Summer; You Care, We Care
As part of its new “You
Care, We Care” program,
Crystal Cruises announced
seven more spring-summer voluntourism excursions focusing on both conservation and helping
disadvantaged children.
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• Welcome
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• New Executive Partners
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• New Member Cruise Line
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• Industry Update
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Scheduled with voyages through Africa, Hawaii,
Alaska, and the Pacific Coast aboard Crystal
Symphony and Crystal Serenity sailings, the
complimentary shore excursions offer hands-on
opportunities for guests and crew to aid communities-in-need, including:
• Langa Township, South Africa: Assisting orphans
with homework at the Siyamphambili Orphanage.
• Astoria, Oregon: Working with the Friends of Ft.
Stevens to improve a former Civil War fort-turnedstate park.
• Makapu-u Beach, Hawaii: Removing invasive
weeds that threaten the less than 2% of original
coastal plant ecosystems left on Oahu.
• Sitka, Alaska: Supporting the operation/maintenance of the salmon hatchery and/or marine-life
exhibits at the Sitka Sound Science Center.
• Dublin, Ireland: Helping troubled youth from St.
Joseph’s Youth Club with facility upkeep, activity
planning, and/or simply playing a game of
snooker.
Louis Cruises Joins CLIA
Louis Cruises announced it has become the newest member cruise
line of Cruise Lines International
Association (CLIA), bringing the
association’s 16,000 travel agents a unique opportunity to sell destination-focused cruises throughout
the Eastern and Western Mediterranean onboard
the fleet’s Louis Cristal, Louis Majesty, Coral, Orient
Queen, and Calypso. The cruise line is raising the
bar in Greek Island cruising with the introduction
of Louis Majesty to the Eastern Mediterranean
this season.
"We are very pleased to welcome Louis Cruises to
CLIA. Their joining us speaks to the increasing
diversity of cruise experiences throughout the
world and represents an important new opportunity for CLIA member travel agents to expand
their cruise sales and attract new customers," said
Christine Duffy, President of CLIA.
Louis Cruises programs take travelers to explore
and enjoy a "Sea of Memories" with cruise programs
designed to provide travelers a complete destination experience. From the grandeur of Ancient
Greece and the legendary Greek Isles to the most
celebrated splendors of Italy, and from the
sophistication of France and the lively ambiance
of Malta, to the intrigue of Turkey – Louis Cruises
showcases the destinations presented throughout
its programs in an authentically rich way to create
a lifetime of enriching memories for travelers. See
page 11 for more information on Louis Cruises.
Windstar Sale Proceeds
Ambassadors International, Inc.
has announced that Windstar
Cruises' yachts are sailing as
scheduled and all Windstar
fares and reservations, including charter contracts,
are being honored. At a hearing, the U.S. Bankruptcy
Court for the District of Delaware granted
permission for Windstar and Ambassadors, among
other things, to:
• Maintain all of Windstar's customer programs
and policies and honor all Windstar fares and
reservations, including charter contracts
• Provide commissions and payments to travel
partners as usual
• Pay employees and crewmembers in the usual
manner and continue their benefits without
disruption.
The approval of these requests by Ambassadors
helps ensure that Windstar will continue normal
operations as it moves forward through the
previously announced process of selling Windstar
and all of Ambassadors' other assets.
The Court also granted interim approval of the
company's debtor-in-possession financing (DIP)
facility.
Ambassadors announced an agreement to sell
substantially all of its assets, including Windstar,
to Whippoorwill Associates, Inc.
Ambassadors also announced that it received notification from the Nasdaq Stock Market indicating
that the staff of the Nasdaq Stock Market has
determined that Ambassadors' common stock will
be delisted from the Nasdaq Stock Market in light
of Ambassadors' announcement that it filed a
voluntary petition for relief under Chapter 11 of
the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.
Oceania Taps New President, Binder Moves Up To
PCH Vice Chair
Oceania president Bob Binder will
become vice chairman and president of Prestige Cruise Holdings
(PCH), while Bruce Himelstein, a
former senior Kerzner International and Ritz Carlton
executive, will assume the Oceania presidency.
Reporting directly to PCH chairman and chief
executive officer Frank Del Rio, Binder will work
alongside him on the final outfitting and delivery
of Oceania’s Riviera, scheduled to join the fleet in
April 2012.
He will also oversee several strategic initiatives,
including the global expansion of the PCH brands,
which include Regent Seven Seas Cruises, and will
maintain relationships with several of the
company’s largest retail partners.
Victor Gonzalez, executive vice president of
passenger services for Oceania and Regent, will
step into an expanded role and report directly to
Del Rio. His responsibilities now include all aspects
of call center management, yield and revenue
management, training and development, and
guest relations.
Howard Sherman, senior vice president of revenue
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management for both brands, will now oversee air
services and continue to report to Gonzalez.
Frank Del Rio, Jr., who is responsible for hotel and
land programs and shore excursions for Oceania
and Regent, will assume the title senior vice president of port and destination services, with operational and relationship responsibilities for more
than 350 ports worldwide. Del Rio will now report
to Robin Lindsay, executive vice president of vessel
operations for PCH.
PGC Announces
Appointments
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Two
Senior
Management
Paul Gauguin Cruises (PGC)
announced the appointment
of Diane Moore, long time
cruise veteran and currently Executive Vice President, to the position of President, Paul Gauguin
Cruises, with overall responsibility for sales,
marketing, guest services and all areas of the
North American organization.
Additionally, the company announced the appointment of Sandy Stevens as Vice President of Sales
responsible for the company's global sales organization. Most recently Stevens held the position of
Vice President of Sales for Windstar Cruises and
has worked for many well known names in the
industry including Holland America, Crystal,
Renaissance and Celebrity cruise lines.
“I am delighted to announce the appointment of
these two high performing professionals,” said
Richard Bailey, Chairman and CEO, Pacific Beachcomber S.C. “With their first-hand knowledge of
the industry and extensive experience, I am
confident they will add significant value to our
continued growth and expansion in the North
American market.”
Silversea Cruises’ Silver Shadow Gets Major
Makeover
Silversea Cruises' Silver
Shadow has a fresh new
look thanks to a major renovation. Some highlights of the Silver Shadow's makeover include:
New Look for Suites: All carpets, headboards, curtains
and veranda furniture were replaced. The sofas and
chairs feature new upholstery. Each suite has a new
mattress custom-made exclusively for Silversea.
Refreshed Public Areas: La Terrazza, the Bar,
Panorama Lounge, Reception area, Card Room
and Conference Room received new upholstery,
carpeting, curtains and wall treatments. New
carpet was laid in the Observation Lounge. The
Spa features new wood flooring with new tiling
and wall décor in the treatment rooms. Upgraded
sound systems were added to the Show Lounge,
Panorama Lounge and La Terrazza.
Upgraded Outdoor Spaces: The jogging track
features all-new synthetic turf, the pool area has
been outfitted with new deck furniture, and a
new sound and light system for outdoor entertainment. An awning was installed over the outdoor
dining section of La Terrazza, along with new
outdoor furniture. The Pool Grill will become The
Grill for evening dining, featuring the popular new
Black Rock cooking concept where guests will
enjoy cooking on heated volcanic rocks at their table.
In addition, the ship underwent thorough maintenance on mechanical and propulsion systems.
Uniworld Christens New Super Ship Antoinette
Uniworld
Boutique
River
Cruises inaugurated their new
Super Ship, S.S. Antoinette. Uniworld partners with
luxury boutique hotel operator, Red Carnation
hotels, to design and train staff.
Lead by Mrs. Beatrice Tollman, President and
Founder of Red Carnation Hotels, and her daughter
Mrs. Antoinette Tollman, godmother and namesake
to S.S. Antoinette, who is also the designer and
the visionary behind the S.S. Antoinette’s design
and décor, and their lead designer Mr. Brian Brennan,
they worked closely with the shipyard De Hoop to
bring a new class of ships to the cruise industry.
The concept of the ship’s design was based on 18th
century France in the 21st century as it embodies
the spirit of France’s Château de Versailles with all
of the conveniences of modern day living.
American Cruise Lines’ Queen of the West Renovation Near Completion
American Cruise Lines, a leader in
small ship cruising, announced
today that the multi-million dollar
renovation of the Queen of the West, which operates
one week cruises from Portland, Oregon, is now
nearing completion. Reconstruction of major areas
including passenger staterooms, community
areas, the galley and engine room, continues in
Portland and progress remains ahead of schedule.
The renovations will provide a more comfortable and
elegant atmosphere for cruise passengers. New
furniture for the entire ship, custom built in North
Carolina, is ready and has arrived in Portland.
A new authentic paddlewheel has been built
along with additional propulsion equipment that
allows for quieter, smoother cruising while having
less impact on the environment.
Other additions such as larger staterooms, more
private balconies and a new library have already
been completed. New carpet is being laid and
decoration throughout the Queen of the West is
being revamped.
Princess Cruises Previews Newest Ship as First
Steel Plate is Cut in Shipyard
As the first steel plate was cut
marking the official start of
construction of Princess Cruises'
next ship, the line unveiled the vessel's profile, released preliminary details about some of its features,
fast facts
and revealed its name -- Royal Princess.
Debuting in spring of 2013, the new 141,000-ton,
3,600-passenger Royal Princesses is the first of two
new-generation ships for Princess, which are being
built by Fincantieri at their Monfalcone, Italy shipyard.
A new design element revealed is an over-water
SeaWalkSM, a top-deck glass-bottomed enclosed walkway on the ship's starboard side extending more
than 28 feet beyond the edge of the vessel. From
here passengers can enjoy dramatic views, including to the sea 128 feet below. On the ship's port side,
passengers will find a similarly-unique cantilevered
SeaView bar, featuring cocktails with beautiful vistas.
Royal Princess will include 260,000 square feet of
inside public space with multiple dining and entertainment venues.
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Construction of New Sternwheeler is Ahead of
Schedule
American Cruise Lines reports
that construction of its new 140
passenger Mississippi Sternwheeler
at Chesapeake Shipbuilding in Salisbury,Md., is
well underway and ahead of schedule. The hull is
nearly complete and the superstructure is taking
shape.
The ship will fully recreate the grandeur of past
riverboats, while incorporating the latest safety,
environmental and construction technologies.
This is the first overnight paddlewheeler built for
the Mississippi in nearly twenty years. It will have
the largest staterooms ever, almost all of which
will have private balconies.
The ship will boast a grand salon, card room,
library, sky lounge, showroom, and internet
lounge. All modern onboard amenities can be
expected to provide passengers with maximum
comfort and service.
Unlike the previous riverboats to offer cruises on
the Mississippi, American Cruise Lines' new
paddlewheeler will have the option of cruising at
a significantly higher speed to make the most
imaginative itineraries possible.
Costa to Name Favolosa in Trieste
Costa Favolosa is being named in
Trieste on July 2. At 114,500gt and
with accommodation for up to
3,800 passengers the Fincanteiribuilt ship will be the largest vessel flying the
Italian flag.
The naming event will be a tribute to Italy and is
being supported by Friuli Venezia Giulia Regional
Administration, the Trieste Provincial Administration, the Municipality of Trieste, the local Port
Authority and the Prefecture.
The show accompanying the christening will be
staged as a celebration of the unique features of
Italian identity: the country’s art, beauty, music,
history and historical figures portrayed in a specta-
cle embracing the Piazza and open to the public.
The christening of Costa Favolosa in Trieste is intended as a tribute to Italian excellence and the
history of our beautiful nation, which is celebrating
the 150th anniversary of unification this year,' said
Foschi.
The naming event further strengthens the links
between Costa and Trieste. Costa was the first
cruise line to base a ship in the city as early as 2006.
It’s Official: Disney to Sail From New York, Galveston,
Seattle
Disney Cruise Line officially
confirmed it will chart three
new U.S. homeports in 2012:
New York, Galveston and Seattle.
Fresh routes include Atlantic Canada, Florida and the
Bahamas from New York, Pacific coastal cruises and
a Hawaii sailing from Los Angeles and a shift of
Alaska’s main homeport to Seattle from Vancouver.
Bermuda, another destination that had been
under consideration, did not make the charts in 2012.
Sailing from New York for the first time starting in
late May, Disney Magic will introduce the line’s
first Atlantic Canada cruises, to Halifax and Saint
John in five nights, and eight-night round-trip
cruises to Florida’s Port Canaveral and Disney’s
Castaway Cay and Nassau in the Bahamas. Several
weekend two-night cruises to nowhere will also
sail from New York.
Disney Magic’s weekly Galveston voyages begin in
late September next year, with calls at Grand
Cayman, Costa Maya and Cozumel.
On the West Coast, Disney Wonder—pioneering
the line’s Alaska program this summer from
Vancouver—will switch to Seattle as its main
homeport, but will visit Vancouver on three openjaw voyages. On the round-trip Seattle program,
the ship will sail weekly to Tracy Arm, Skagway,
Juneau, Ketchikan and Victoria, BC.
Carnival Likely to Order a Second Newbuild for 2014
Carnival Corp. & plc is likely
to place an order during 2011
for a newbuild delivery in 2014, vice chairman and
coo Howard Frank told shareholders at the annual
meeting today in Southampton.
So far, Carnival has just one newbuild on the
books for 2014 delivery, for Princess Cruises.
Frank did not elaborate on the order, or the
brand. That Carnival would order more capacity
for 2014 is not surprising and a second vessel is
still in keeping with the company's stated plans to
maintain a slower growth rate going forward.
Carnival is adding four new ships this year, with
AIDAsol having just entered service and Carnival
Magic, Seabourn Quest and Costa Favolosa to
come. In 2012 it has three newbuilds (Carnival
Breeze, Costa Fascinosa and AIDAmar) and, in 2013,
two (an unnamed AIDA ship and Royal Princess).
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These properties result in Bolideck systems being
suitable in a wide variety of environments.
Bolidt has gained more than forty five years of
experience in the production and application of
synthetic deck covering systems. We always work
very closely with the customers and take note of
their requirements. With this information Bolidt is
able to tailor the floor finishing to suit the
customer’s particular demands.
Bolidt has been working closely with many shipyards
worldwide over the last decades, installing Bolideck
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If you require more detailed information or
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Company Profile: For over twenty years International Cruise & Ferry Review has been a positive
voice promoting the special experience of cruising,
and the wider socio-economic benefits of the entire
cruise industry, by bringing together the multiple
stakeholder groups that combine to make this industry so unique. The magazine’s editorial remit extends
across every part of the industry and has resulted in
a broad and captive audience of industry decision
makers who share our passion and endeavour to
contribute to the continued success of cruising.
Tudor Rose acquired International Cruise & Ferry
Review from Euromoney Institutional Investor PLC
in April 2010. Tudor Rose is an integrated publishing and marketing services company, organised to
fulfil the demands of both small and global organizations. We provide a calm, friendly, reliable and
creative service, based on good relationships and
a common-sense approach to business, offering
good value in every sense of the word. Our clients
include some of the most recognized brands in
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businesses and even business start-ups looking for
a powerful brand to springboard them into their
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Dawn LaFontaine, Sales Account Executive
Jim Magrath, Manager Leisure Sales
Jimmy Romo, General Manager, Specialty Sales
Contacts:
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Louis Cruises
8, Antoniou Ambatielou Street
Piraeus 185 36 Greece
Phone: US Toll Free #: (877) Louis US or (877) 568-4787
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Company Profile: Louis started operating short cruises out of Limassol, Cyprus to the Eastern Mediterranean
from the 80s, a program that is still in forced. Louis Cruises, a subsidiary of Louis plc, listed on the
Cyprus Stock Exchange, has over the years evolved and expanded its cruise programmes. Today with a
fleet of 10 cruise ships the company also performs cruises from the ports of Genoa and Marseilles to the
Mediterranean and North Africa. From the port of Piraeus, Louis Hellenic Cruises sails to the Aegean
Islands. Louis Hellenic Cruises was founded in 2004 and led to the revival of the Greek Cruising Industry.
Turn Key Ship Management Solutions: Louis Cruises also provides Turn Key Ship Management solutions
such as Chartering, Full Management of Passenger Ships, Hotel & Catering Services as well as Duty Free
& Cruise Value Shops operations. Its strategic alliances with the leading Tour Operators have
significantly strengthened the position of Louis Cruises, as a leading player in European Cruising.
All ships are refurbished and upgraded continuously to maintain the highest standards of quality and
service. The management of both the technical and the hotel operations of the ships are carried outin house as the knowledge and expertise of the company covers all facets of cruise ship management.
The high standard of services offered attracts governments and international organizations to use the
ships as floating hotels for major interna-tional events. For example, Louis ships were used for high
profile events such as Head of States, G8 meeting, the International Exhibition in Lisbon and the NATO
conference in Naples.
Contacts:
Active Fleet:
Vessel Name Passenger Capacity
Louis Cristal
1200
Louis Majesty 1800
Costakis Loizou, President & CEO
Charis Papacharalambous, SVP, Sales & Marketing
Michalis Maratheftis, Public Relations
Nicholas Filippidis, Official Company Representitave
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Company Profile: Unisource Worldwide, Inc., (www.unisourcelink.com) helps the cruise industry operate
safe, healthy and clean ships. We are the leading North American marketer and distributor of Facility
Supplies/Janitorial Supplies, doing sales approaching $1 billion annually. As a globally tested provider
of bundled products equipment services, we give you peace of mind that your ship leaves port with
what is needed for a superior cruise experience.
Contacts:
Ernie Basino
Mark Diani, Regional SEG VP-FS
Nancy Geisler, VP Sustainability
John Glaze, Area Vice President, Sales
Lachlan Keith, Director, Global Cruise Division
Lee Lease, Business Development/Cruise Specialist
Gustavo Ruan, Business Development/Cruise Specialist
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Christine Duffy, Cruise Lines International Association President and CEO, delivers remarks at the
United States Coast Guard Women’s History Month Celebration
In honor of Women’s History Month, Christine Duffy, President and CEO of Cruise Lines
International Association, was on hand to deliver remarks at the Coast Guard
celebration. Christine Duffy is the first woman to serve as CLIA President and CEO in its
35 year history.
In her speech, Christine spoke about the challenges that women in history faced trying
to succeed in the workforce and the present difficulties women still must overcome.
“The history and accomplishments of women in the Coast Guard and, more recently, in
the cruise industry, are fascinating and instructive. But, what interests me most is what
comes next. The roles for women in both our fields are changing and opportunities, in terms of job
description, have multiplied exponentially. The question is how can we learn from and build on those
histories to create a future of meaningful, rewarding, well-balanced careers for women in both the Coast
Guard and the Cruise Industry?”
Christine began her career in the travel industry as a travel agent, and later went on to become the
President and CEO of Maritz, one of the largest meeting, event and incentive travel management
companies in the world. Christine is a pioneer for women in the travel industry. She founded the
Women’s Leadership Initiative and continues to serve as a role model for all women who have high
hopes of succeeding in the workforce.
IMO Reports Steady Progress on MBMs
The IMO has reported making steady progress in considering the development of suitable market-based measures (MBMs) for international
shipping, at the third inter-sessional meeting of IMO’s Working Group on
Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG) from Ships.
The GHG Working Group will report its conclusions to IMO’s Marine Environment Protection
Committee (MEPC), when it meets for its 62nd session from 11 to 15 July 2011.
The working group, which was attended by more than 200 experts from all over the world, according
to the IMO statement, was tasked with providing advice on, among other subjects, the compelling
need and purpose of MBMs as possible mechanisms to reduce GHG emissions from international
shipping and further evaluating the outcome of work conducted last year by an expert group, which
had carried out a feasibility study and impact assessment of several possible measures previously
submitted by governments and observer organizations.
The aim of the expert group study was also to assess the impact of the proposed MBMs on, among
others, international trade, the maritime sector of developing countries least developed countries
(LDCs) and small island developing states (SIDS), as well as the corresponding environmental benefits.
Brazil Restricts Crew
Citing a need for standardization, Brazil has issued a directive to local authorities and police that
seafarers must have valid identification documents, according to ILO Conventions 108 or 185, or will
not be allowed to go ashore and subject to penalties and legal proceedings, unless they have a valid
visa. Seafarers working on ships that sail seasonally out of Brazil are deemed to be OK since they have
work visas, but those who work on ships just calling in Brazil on longer cruises can be affected.
Among the countries that have not ratified ILO Convention 185 are the Philippines, Indonesia and the
UK. Hence seafarers from these countries may be in violation of the directive.
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Congressional Cruise Caucus: June 22-23
Washington Court Hotel
525 New Jersey Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20001
To book hotel reservations for the Caucus please call 202.628.2100 or 800.321.3010
and ask for the CLIA group rate.
Wednesday, June 22nd
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Welcome Reception
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Thursday, June 23rd
9:00 am - noon
noon - 1:00 pm
1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Legislative, Governmental, and politician presentations and speakers
Lunch
Visits to the Hill Congressman and Senators
Congressional Cruise Night Reception
Leadership Forum: Tuesday, November 29 - Friday December 2
Westin Diplomat Hotel
Hollywood, FL
Royal Caribbean Open House - Friday December 2