Mayor of Miami and cruise organisations pledge support for IHAS 2012
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- Written by Teijo Niemelä Teijo Niemelä
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- Published: 01 December 2011 01 December 2011
Tomás P Regalado, the Mayor of Miami, has pledged his support for the International Humanitarian Assistance Symposium 2012, a two day symposium that will enhance industry response to emergencies and disasters, ensuring those involved in an unforeseen tragedy are given the support they need.
"We endorse the work of the Family Assistance Foundation and believe our city is the perfect location for this symposium, with many of the organizations affected by these important issues calling Miami home. We are proud to be an official supporter of the International Humanitarian Assistance Symposium 2012 and you may count on us for whatever support you may need," Said Mayor Tomás P Regalado, City of Miami, in a letter to The Family Assistance Foundation and Intercruises Shoreside & Port Services, the organizers of IHAS 2012.
The cruise industry has also recognized the importance of IHAS 2012, with a number of cruise lines and cruise organizations showing their support for the 2012 symposium.
"We are proud to sponsor this symposium which will help cruise ports learn what to do in the event of an unforeseen tragedy. While we can't always know when an emergency or disaster will occur, we should always be prepared to react if something happens," said Tom Spina, Director of Cruise Operations, NYCruise.
The two day symposium will consist of a series of educational panels, practical workshops and experiences recounted first hand by disaster and accident survivors and responders. This includes a cruise specific panel, with survivors, responders and cruise line representatives discussing their involvement in responding to an emergency.
Registration is now open for the International Humanitarian Assistance Symposium at www.ihas2012.com, with an early bird offer meaning the full conference and social program can be attended for as little as $250, or $199 for Family Assistance Foundation members.
For more information on the International Humanitarian Assistance Symposium 2012 visit www.ihas2012.com
STX Europe’s Cruise & Ferry business area returns to profit
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- Written by Kari Reinikainen Kari Reinikainen
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- Published: 28 November 2011 28 November 2011
In the third quarter of this year, EBITDA improved to a positive figure of NOK 96 million from a negative one of NOK38 mllion in the same period last year. For the first nine months of 2011, EBITDA was positive by NOK161 million compared to a figure negative by NOK309 million for January-September 2010.
“Market conditions have gradually and slowly improved during 2011, however the macroeconomic picture is fragile and unstable at the moment and it is difficult to predict how this will affect the market. Despite a challenging market for new buildings, the number of potential projects within the market allows us to be cautiously optimistic about the market conditions and outlook,” the company said in a statement.
“In addition to increased activity within the cruise and ferries market, STX France and STX Finland are through diversification moving into other market segments where the yards have considerable experience and know-how. Such markets include vessels for naval operations, offshore related constructions and renewable energy/wind. The focus in ice-breaking/Arctic tonnage will continue to remain a key strategic focus, predominantly in Finland,” the company continued.
“The business area has a strong focus to secure more orders and to improve its cost base and long term competitiveness. STX Europe is committed to remaining a world leading shipbuilder of cruise vessels, ferries and other specialized vessels at its yards in Finland and France,” STX Europe said.
Is RCCL planning four Sunshine class ships?
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- Written by Kari Reinikainen Kari Reinikainen
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- Published: 24 November 2011 24 November 2011
Earlier this year Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (RCCL) said it had ordered one 4,200 passenger cruise liner of the new Sunshine class at Meyer Werft in Germany for its Royal Caribbean International contemporary market brand.
However, this week a subcontractor company said it has won an order for two ships of the type, plus options for two more.
“Meyer Werft GmbH, the German shipbuilder, has chosen Koja Oy to supply the air conditioning systems for two giant cruise ships. The contract also includes an option for air conditioning of further two giant ships,” said Koja Oy, the Finnish air conditioning system specliast.
Koja’s statement then said the ships would be built for RCCL and be more than 350 metres in length and accommodate 4,200 passengers each. The contract with Meyer Werft would provide work for Koja until 2015 and if the options are included until 2017, the company noted.
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