Cruising's big bosses

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The Fincantieri-Carnival connection highlights the dominance of the Italian shipbuilding Carnival group in the cruise ship business. There is immense potential for cruising to grow in Europe, and P&O-princess, a Carnival group ship, accounted for 80% of Carnival group growth in 2003.

Author: Thisdell, Dan
Product information, Management dynamics, Passenger Ships, Deep Sea Passenger Transportation, Deep sea passenger trans., ex. ferry, Management, Cruise lines, Company business management, Carnival Cruise Lines Inc., Properties

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Meeting the challenge of evolving design

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The 294 metre cruise ship, the Millennium, has been designed and constructed concurrently by Chantier de l'Atlantique for Celebrity Cruises. It is the first cruise ship to be powered by gas turbine, backed up by steam generated from the turbine's waste heat.

Author: Thisdell, Dan
Design and construction, Celebrity Cruises Inc., Chantiers de l'Atlantique

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Terror at sea

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The increased risk of terrorism facing the shipping industry is discussed. Safety initiatives should include participation from the military, coast guard and security communities.

Author: Thisdell, Dan
General services, Water Transportation, Police Protection, Terrorist Control, Water Transportation Services, Support Activities for Water Transportation, Security Mgmt-Kidnapping & Terrorism, Editorial, Safety and security measures, Prevention, Security systems industry, Shipping industry, Terrorism

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Subjects list: United States, Product information, Cruise ships
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