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julian turner
Cahill to retire as CEO of Carnival Cruise Lines
Gerry Cahill is to retire as president and CEO of Carnival Cruise Lines (CCL) at the end of November. Prior to taking up the post in 2007, Cahill, 63, served as CFO of Carnival Corporation.
Cap it all – engine room efficiency
Engine room efficiency is becoming a top priority for cruise lines. As they scramble to meet regulatory deadlines regarding emissions and overall fuel reduction, operators are looking towards a new generation of engine upgrades and installations. But how can they ensure their ships are adequately prepared for the years ahead? Jens Kohlmann, principal technical manager of shipbuilding at AIDA Cruises, and Ari Rakkola, senior marine engineer at STX Finland, discuss the possibilities for newbuilds and existing vessels.
Quantum Leap – Royal Caribbean’s flagship vessel
The most eagerly anticipated launch of the year, Quantum of the Seas is a feast of state-of-the-art entertainment facilities and technological wizardry, the likes of which have never before been witnessed at sea. Royal Caribbean executives explore the groundbreaking design and engineering that went into this pioneering new vessel.
The big interview – Carnival Corporation CEO Arnold Donald
He may have reappeared on the radar a little over a year ago, but Arnold Donald has not wasted any time in plotting a clear path for the reputational repair and future direction of Carnival Corporation. The CEO talks to Phin Foster about consensus building, the importance of leveraging organisational scale and why returning from retirement is one of the best decisions he’s ever made.
Keep moving east – capitalising on China’s potential
With the industry’s two largest operators making bold steps towards China, excitement around future market expansion is approaching fever pitch. World Cruise Industry Review considers the changes cruise lines must make if they are to capitalise on China’s potential and how significant success in the region will be in the years to come.
Room for design innovation – the in-cabin experience
With virtual balconies, customised apps and high-tech in-room gadgetry, the cruise industry is personalising and upgrading the in-cabin experience in way that makes modern cruising almost unrecognisable from its former self and there’s more to come. Frances Marcellin reports.
Vote of confidence – maintaining brand integrity
The damage to reputations experienced by cruise companies after a string of high-profile incidents has been well documented, and a recent survey found consumer confidence in regular and prospective passengers continuing to wane. Chris Godfrey looks at how operators can best manage reputation, improve regulation and reassess safety measures in the wake of well-publicised accidents.
Scrubbing up – energy-efficient cruise operations
Driven by regulations and the overwhelming business case, the pressure on cruise operators to ramp up their commitment to energy-efficient practices is growing. Chris Godfrey speaks with Jim Van Langen, Carnival Corporation’s vice-president for management systems, about the proactive and retrospective action taken to reinforce sustainability and the environmental challenges now faced by the sector.
Hedge your bets – ensuring access to fuel
Ensuring long-term, affordable and guaranteed access to fuel tops the agenda for every cruise operator. But with fluctuating oil prices at the mercy of world affairs, the introduction of costly eco-friendly fuels and mixed relationships with suppliers, what difference can hedging and forecasting make? Ross Davies investigates.
Fuel revolution – the search for viable new fuel alternatives
Tough emissions targets present a major challenge for cruise operators as the industry seeks to address its environmental footprint. Peter Hall, chief executive of the International Bunker Industry Association, speaks with Andrea Ashfield about the search for viable new fuel alternatives.