International Cruise & Ferry Review

THE GLOBAL GUIDE TO PASSENGER SHIPPING

Autumn/Winter 2016

International Cruise and Ferry Review Autumn 2016

Executive Editor: Jon Ingleton
Editor: Rebecca Gibson
Publisher: Nolan Andrews

International Cruise & Ferry Review’s Autumn/Winter 2016 issue features a keynote interview with Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd’s chairman and CEO Richard Fain, where he reflects on the company’s global expansion and continuous fleet improvement.

We also speak to other key cruise industry figures, such as Alan Buckelew at Carnival Corporation & plc, Andy Stuart at Norwegian Cruise Line and Dream Cruises’ Thatcher Brown. Our Ferry Business section features comment from Chet Pastrana at Archipelago Philippines Ferries, Paul Luxon at Condor Ferries, Marine Atlantic's Paul Griffin, Interferry's Darrell Bryan and many more.

This issue also explores how industry associations and suppliers are improving safety at sea, the record cruise and ferry order books, recent refits and how ports are helping cruise ships in their sustainability endeavours. Our new contributor, ferry industry stalwart Michael Grey, also considers the factors behind the success of ferry routes.

Other highlights include our cover story, where we find out how Jamaica has upgraded Montego Bay and Ocho Rios to keep pace with growing cruise demand and new ship requirements.

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Magazine highlights

FERRY BUSINESS

JOINING FORCES

EXCITING TIMES AHEAD

Industry executives explore how commercial partnerships can help ferry operators optimise performance

Raising safety standards

Raising safety standards

Archipelago Philippine Ferries Corporation’s Chet Pastrana plans to improve passenger safety and comfort

Building on innovation

Building on innovation

Scandlines’ Søren Poulsgaard Jensen focuses on hybrid and zero-emissions ferries

Going green

Going green

Deon Mortensen takes us through Fjord1’s plans to reduce its environmental footprint

MARINE OPERATIONS

SAFETY AT SEA

SAFETY AT SEA

Industry experts and suppliers explain how they are working to improve passenger, crew and ship safety

A bigger role for the supporting cast

A bigger role for the supporting cast

Carnival Maritime’s Lars Ljoen talks about his role at the shore-based marine services and monitoring unit

Prioritising crew welfare

Prioritising crew welfare

Olaf Groeger says Columbia Cruise Services help operators look after crew members

Optimising maintenance schedules

Optimising maintenance schedules

Wärtsilä’s Stefan Nygård covers the benefits of remote condition monitoring

COVER STORY

REFINING THE EXPERIENCE

EXCITING TIMES AHEAD

With a host of activities, beautiful landscapes and upgrades to facilities across the island, Jamaica’s cruise industry is booming. William Tatham of the Port Authority of Jamaica tells us more about the current noise coming from the Caribbean

UPFRONT

BUILDING ON MOMENTUM

EXCITING TIMES AHEAD

Ship christenings, interior upgrades, major newbuild orders and new deployments are just some of the developments at Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.’s six cruise brands in 2016. Chairman and CEO Richard Fain talks to Rebecca Gibson

MARKETWATCH

EXCITING TIMES AHEAD

Operators prioritise environmental sustainability; cruise and ferry lines debut new vessels and plan new itineraries; ports upgrade terminal facilities; new onboard experience investments; Rolls-Royce Marine is driving innovation and change

ONBOARD EXPERIENCE

Perfect partners

EXCITING TIMES AHEAD

We profile the big brand partnerships that are helping operators to create an exclusive experience for guests

The ferry vacation experience

EXCITING TIMES AHEAD

We consider how operators are positioning their crossings as part of the vacation experience

Experts in exhilaration

EXCITING TIMES AHEAD

Rainer Maelzer at wiegand. maelzer shares what it takes to create the tallest slide at sea

CRUISE BUSINESS

BRINGING A LUXURY BRAND TO LIFE

EXCITING TIMES AHEAD

Lisa Lutoff-Perlo shares how Celebrity Cruises is creating modern luxury onboard its 12 ships

ASIAN LUXURY

EXCITING TIMES AHEAD

Thatcher Brown shares his plans as Dream Cruises prepares to launch the first Asian luxury cruise line

Not just any cruise

EXCITING TIMES AHEAD

Riccardo Casalino shares how MSC Cruises has evolved its branding to reflect its commitment to delivering better cruises

From strength to strength

EXCITING TIMES AHEAD

Gavin Smith tells us why it’s an exciting time for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.

Carnival courts Asian markets

EXCITING TIMES AHEAD

Alan Buckelew explains why Carnival Corporation is growing its focus on China

BUILDING AND REFURBISHMENT

GROWING THE GLOBAL CRUISE FLEET

EXCITING TIMES AHEAD

The cruise industry order book now stretches a record ten years ahead with major deliveries scheduled up to 2026

Building an environmentally friendly fleet

EXCITING TIMES AHEAD

We take a look at some of the major orders for hybrid, dual-fuel ferries

Restoring and revamping

EXCITING TIMES AHEAD

An overview of various recent projects at leading European and Mediterranean shipyards

Breaking records

EXCITING TIMES AHEAD

Ramón de Lara shares Navantia Shiprepairs plans to become Europe’s leading cruise ship repair yard

Targeting the polar market

EXCITING TIMES AHEAD

Marcus Högblom and Jukka Varis outline how ABB Marine is working with Crystal Cruises

PORTS AND DESTINATIONS

SHARING THE KNOWLEDGE

EXCITING TIMES AHEAD

Global Ports Holding provides services for passengers worldwide, says Emre Sayin

Galveston’s unique appeal

EXCITING TIMES AHEAD

Galveston is attracting more cruise business than ever