Editorial: Exclusive Reporting
Our reports are exclusive, based on one-on-one interviews and independent research. This issue is no exception and offers uniquely insightful information into how the different segments of the industry are evolving on a global basis. In China, our extensive coverage presents the industry to the various stakeholders there, including the government. As we are the…
Function-Based Bridge Management Drives Culture Change at Carnival Corporation
“Navigator. Suggestions, anything?” asked the operations leader on the bridge of the Royal Princess. With the bridge in red mode, the operations leader, who happened to be the captain, was doing his situational report, going through team members while standing behind the bridge team. The navigator was fully immersed in the single task of positioning…
Norwegian Cruise Line: Creating Shareholder Value
His focus is on creating shareholder value, Kevin Sheehan, CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line, told Cruise Industry News. He said that everything else flows from there. “I am also preparing how we are going to integrate the new ships in our fleet,” he continued. “After the Breakaway and Getaway, the next ships will feature some…
Technical: Next Steps for Powerplants
Two-stage turbocharging and electronic fuel injection with intelligent power management will be the next development steps for medium-speed, four-stroke diesel-engine technology for cruise ships, according to Sokrates Tolgos, head of sales, cruise and ferry for MAN Diesel & Turbo. He said that two-stage turbocharging allows for more efficient fuel consumption and lower NOx emissions by…
Shipbuilding: AIDA’s Center of Gravity
The new AIDAprima, launching late next year, will be some 20 percent more efficient than the line’s most recent newbuild, the AIDAstella. “This is a brand-new ship class, we developed it from scratch, implementing everything possible with energy savings,” said Christian Schönrock, newbuilding director. “We have a completely new hull design, and have done a…
Australia: National Footprint
P&O Australia is reworking its brand image in the market, according to Tammy Marshall, senior vice president. “We are evolving our itineraries beyond the traditional island market and offering more short-break cruises as well and from more ports,” she said. “As we are growing, we are opening up new markets, giving the taste of cruising…
Asia-Pacific: Developing New Markets
“We are focused on building up and developing markets to their potential,” said Shanghai-based Dr. Zinan Liu, vice president, China and Asia, for Royal Caribbean Cruises. “We are concentrating on distribution platforms, working with travel partners in Beijing and Shanghai, while also expanding into other areas,” Liu told Cruise Industry News. “We need to train…
Asia-Pacific: Moving Ahead
Into its second year of operation, HNA Cruises is wasting no time in learning and improving upon its services in the cruise business. “More and more Chinese tourists are discovering that taking a cruise is a way of experiencing different cultures while being on a resort that’s afloat,” said company spokesperson Yusheng Jiang. In their…
Food & Beverage: Down Under Trending
Chris Taylor is the executive chef of the Fraser’s Group of Restaurants in Perth, Australia and perhaps has his finger best on the pulse of Australian food and beverage trends. “Australian cuisine focuses on fresh local fish and seafood, and organic meat. With our wide open spaces and clean temperate climate, it is ideal for…
In Person: Inspired Upholstery Design
As a weave designer, Pia Bjornstad has created some “800 to 900” upholstery designs and is brimming with energy for more. Interviewed by Cruise Industry News in September, she said she was working on various projects, including Viking Ocean Cruises’ new ships, but that is all she would say, keeping the designs as secret as…