Royal Visit to Superfast
Her Royal Highness, the Princess Royal made a private visit of the Superfast ferry and was shown around on Wednesday, July 20, 2005 at the port of Rosyth. Princess Anne visited the restaurant, lounge and cabin areas as well as the bridge where she discussed the operation of the ship with Captain Constantinos Skourlis. She also met with Yannis Criticos, Director, Superfast Ferries and spent time meeting with members of staff before leaving after a visit of about an hour. Alexander Panagopulos, President and Managing Director, Superfast Ferries said: “We are honored that HRH the Princess Royal visited Superfast X in Rosyth today. She was interested to learn about our company and our fleet and in particular about the Scottish service.
Fincantieri Joins Industry Support for Cruise + Ferry Revamp
Fincantieri shipyard group has been confirmed as an event partner for Cruise + Ferry 2007 in London this April, joining some of the industry's biggest names for a three-day trade show and the most comprehensive conference program in the event's history. The company will occupy a custom-built stand manned by senior purchasers and specifiers from its eight yards. Dr Stephen Ladyman, who is making the keynote opening address. passenger ship technology and operations. Horizon Furniture. Products and services. The Mettle group - a consortium of seven marine technology specialists supported by the European Commission - is demonstrating the sea routing system Wings, which integrates weather data with ship characteristics to optimise passenger comfort and fuel consumption.
