Prototyping to Streamline Refits
“We are working to support the brands on prototypes and new innovations, as well as strategic corporate projects,” said Peter Fetten, senior vice president corporate ship refit for Carnival Corporation. New refurbishment jobs are spearheaded by Fetten and his team, known as “prototyping.” These items are generally completed on one ship as a prototype project….
Sound Supply Chain Strategy
Posting more passenger cruise days, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) has held the line on its food spend. Much of the credit goes to Carl Robie as senior vice president of supply chain. Robie said in an exclusive interview with Cruise Industry News that he and his team of 70 supply chain professionals have been…
Fleet Operations Centers
“Imagine if you have 10 to 15 ships in the Caribbean and a hurricane is coming, but you do not know what the storm track will be, and you need to avoid having the ships managing themselves in an uncoordinated fashion,” said Andy Paul, senior director, special projects, corporate maritime quality assurance for Carnival Corporation….
Seaside Strikes New Note
“The MSC Seaside has lots and lots of new features that will entertain our guests. A seven-day cruise may not be enough,” said Roberto Fusaro, president of MSC Cruises USA. The company has spent money, time and a lot of effort to lay the foundation in North America ahead of the Seaside, which arrived in…
Chinese Eye a Higher Calling
The 12th China Cruise Shipping Conference and International Expo was held in the ever-green Sanya in early November, bringing together cruise lines, Chinese government officials, ports and suppliers. The event was organized by the China Cruise and Yacht Industry Association (CCYIA). For the government and its various ministries, along with state-backed companies, the message was…
Mexico: Acapulco: Calls and Homeporting
Thirty calls are scheduled for the 2017-2018 season for Acapulco. That is a slight dip from last year, because Holland America canceled eight calls when Carnival Corporation did not conduct its destination site inspection, despite being invited by the port, explained Alex Casarrubias, port director. “We are confident that once Carnival, as well as Royal…
PortMiami Set to Continue Record-Shattering Growth Pace
“We do have space. I want that to be very clear, that we have space for growth here at PortMiami,” said Juan Kuryla, port director. “We are growing and need to continue investing.” Miami is coming off a record year, with 5.3 million cruise passengers, and a similar, slightly better year is expected in 2017-2018….
Respecting the Sea
With a 35-knot wind and strong Hudson River current, Captain Ubaldo Armellino was in control of a full bridge team docking the Seven Seas Navigator at Pier 88 in Manhattan on an October Monday with two tugboats on standby. “I treat every maneuver as if it was my first. All ports and situations should be…