7 CONTENTS Cc US 10 Aw FI 118 Ah DE 95 Sh NO 74 Tf US 32 130 118 A report on notable new cruise ship orders due for delivery in the next few years 122 CFR highlights refurbishment projects completed for cruise and ferry operators over the past six months 127 Simon Smith shares details on Austal’s largest design and build project to date – the Horizon X ro-pax catamaran for Gotlandsbolaget 128 Aros Marine’s Jurga Šiugždinytė explains why a diverse leadership team enables the company to lead a €50 million ship refit project Marine Operations 130 Providers of safety and security equipment for the cruise and ferry industry are contributing to a larger ecosystem which is critical for ensuring the safety of life at sea 139 Norman Schmiedl shares how COLUMBIA blue helps cruise lines to embrace emerging technologies, tap into new markets and deliver nextlevel guest experiences 140 NAPA’s Tommi Vihavainen explains why shipowners must invest in digital solutions as a strategic imperative to stay ballast water compliant 143 The cruisePAL suite of solutions offers cruise companies more control over data collection, enabling them to improve operations 144 Ripple Operations’ Heather Combs believes meeting the needs of crew members is a gateway to a safer, more enjoyable onboard experience for guests 96 Fire Island Ferries’ Tim Mooney discusses family legacy, local roots and evolving opportunities on the waters of Long Island 98 Stuart Reid of the Isles of Scilly Steamship Company shares how the operator is renewing its essential service to the English islands 100 Michael Grey encourages ferry brands to focus on delivering a positive customer experience Building and Refurbishment 102 As regulatory pressure on passenger shipping companies to reduce emissions intensifies, CFR takes a look at decarbonisation technologies 110 Andreas Ullrich of RINA asks what solutions will help to decarbonise passenger shipping operations 112 Lloyd’s Register’s Paul Nichols explains why even the best interior design won’t make the transition from drawing board to ship without appropriate certification 114 CFR highlights key new orders and deliveries of low-emission ferries shaping the future of ferry travel 122
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