Cruise + Ferry 2001 Preview

This year's Cruise + Ferry Exhibition promises to be even bigger than it was in 1999. The biennial show, which draws thousands of cruise and ferry operators, chief engineers, interior designers and naval architects is recognized worldwide as the premier exhibition in its market.

With more than 450 companies representing more than 45 countries already scheduled to show off their innovations, record visitor and delegate participation is also expected at the conference, which will be held from May 8-10.

With booths situated in London's Grand and West halls of Olympia, attendees will have the opportunity to meet and share ideas with the leading providers of products and services to the cruise, ferry and fast ferry industries. Organizations that have already registered include: Austal Ships, GE Marine Engines, Fincantieri, Kvaerner Masa-Yards, Incat and MAVCO — to name a few.

Sponsored by Lloyd's List Events, the conference will also feature presentations focusing on myriad of topics, which have contributed to the industry's buoyant presence. Programs held throughout the conference's three-day agenda will deal with Ship Design; Ship conversion, Speed and Propulsion; Interior Designl; Safety; Operations & Management; and Environmental Policy and Pressures.

Also featured is the exhibition's headliner — the Cruise + Ferry Gala Awards Dinner. Scheduled for May 9, this event, which will be held at the Royal Lancaster Hotel, Hyde Park, London, honors the most innovative organizations in the cruise, ferry and fast ferry markets.

For further details regarding registration and/or exhibits, please contact: John Wilson, marketing manager, 69-77 Paul St., London EC2A 4LQ U.K., tel: +44 20 7553 1612; fax: +44 20 7553 1691, or e-mail: [email protected], www.cruiseferryex.com.