15 October 2013. Today in Rome, at the official residence of the Italian President, the Palace of Quirinale, President and founder of the MSC group Gianluigi Aponte was awarded the Order of Merit for Labour (Ordine “Al Merito del Lavoro”) by Italian President, Giorgio Napolitano, for his remarkable achievements in international shipping over the last 40 years.
The MSC group today represents a global empire that dominates in not just one shipping sector but several, representing the second-largest container carrier in the world - employing about 50,000 people and operating a fleet of 460 cargo vessels that serves 200 ports across five continents – and the world’s largest privately owned cruise company, MSC Cruises.
Despite its spectacular growth, MSC is still a family-owned business and its founder remains dedicated to the company and to his family.
Source: MSC Crociere
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Cruise News Daily Headlines for October 15, 2013
* Turning up the Speed
Carnival Corp has signed a five-year contract with Harris CapRock Communications to provide communication services across their 10 brands containing more than 100 ships.
What do you care? Harris CapRock says it will provide “dramatically improved bandwidth levels,” which will deliver improved internet speeds to passengers and crew, closer to the experience they have at home.
* Off to Asia ... Eventually
The new owners of Queen Elizabeth 2, QE2 Holdings, have finally taken a step in the ship’s development as a floating hotel, but there are lots of important steps still unannounced.
* Other Things You’ll Want to Know
CND subscribers also read about a new visitor for the winter in Florida ... that time of the quarter ... and drawing a bath (more),`
The complete articles appeared in the e-mail edition of Cruise News Daily delivered to our subscribers.
Carnival Corp has signed a five-year contract with Harris CapRock Communications to provide communication services across their 10 brands containing more than 100 ships.
What do you care? Harris CapRock says it will provide “dramatically improved bandwidth levels,” which will deliver improved internet speeds to passengers and crew, closer to the experience they have at home.
* Off to Asia ... Eventually
The new owners of Queen Elizabeth 2, QE2 Holdings, have finally taken a step in the ship’s development as a floating hotel, but there are lots of important steps still unannounced.
* Other Things You’ll Want to Know
CND subscribers also read about a new visitor for the winter in Florida ... that time of the quarter ... and drawing a bath (more),`
The complete articles appeared in the e-mail edition of Cruise News Daily delivered to our subscribers.
First Look at Planned Japanese Bath aboard Diamond Princess
Next year Diamond Princess is being dedicated to the Asian market. There will be elements brought aboard the ship to customize it to the market. One of them will be a traditional Japanese Bath in the ship's spa. It will have indoor and outdoor bathing areas designed to offer the serenity of a classic Japanese spa. This video will give you a preview of the feature which will debut in April 2014.
Monday, October 14, 2013
Cruise News Daily Headlines for October 14, 2013
* Carnival Says They’re Simplifying Fares, but ....
Carnival Cruise Lines said today that they’ve listened to their travel agents, and in response they are simplifying fares so they will be easier to understand.
The new fare structure will reduce fares from six fare types to three.
* Other Things You’ll Want to Know
CND subscribers also read about a child drowning aboard Carnival Victory ... Windstar expanding past passenger benefits ... and the "other side." More
The complete articles appeared in the e-mail edition of Cruise News Daily delivered to our subscribers.
Carnival Cruise Lines said today that they’ve listened to their travel agents, and in response they are simplifying fares so they will be easier to understand.
The new fare structure will reduce fares from six fare types to three.
* Other Things You’ll Want to Know
CND subscribers also read about a child drowning aboard Carnival Victory ... Windstar expanding past passenger benefits ... and the "other side." More
The complete articles appeared in the e-mail edition of Cruise News Daily delivered to our subscribers.
Sunday, October 13, 2013
Hull Art on One Side of Norwegian Getaway Is Completed
Application of the hull art on the starboard side of Norwegian Getaway has been completed at Meyer Werft in Papenburg (Germany).
The tropical ocean theme of the artwork by Miami artist David “LEBO” LeBatard features a mermaid holding the sun, pelicans and palm trees.
Photo courtesy of Norwegian Cruise Line
The tropical ocean theme of the artwork by Miami artist David “LEBO” LeBatard features a mermaid holding the sun, pelicans and palm trees.
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| The finished work last week at Meyer Werft |
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| Rendering of the complete finished work |
Photo courtesy of Norwegian Cruise Line
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