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Two Ceremonies to Remember: Number I
I have a lot of pictures, but they can’t replace the great feelings within for evoking memories about the award ceremonies held in my honor. Both events took place not far from Torino, Italy. Realizing that the title of “Piemontesi … Continue reading
War and Peace Decided on the Seas?
Once again, the seas are the stage for events with global implications. This time, it could be war or peace. Much of the world holds its breath as reports of continued nuclear testing in North Korea make headline news. … Continue reading
First Official "World Ocean Day" Recognized
Since June 8, 1992, people from all over this beautiful earth have celebrated one of the most important and powerful natural resources known to humankind-the oceans. Why oceans? Approximately fifty-percent of the world’s oxygen is produced by phytoplankton in the … Continue reading
Holiday Weekend: National Maritime Day, Memorial Day
Every year since 1933, the United States has proclaimed May 22 as National Maritime Day. The American steamship Savannah set sail for England from the United States on May 22, marking the first completed transatlantic crossing by a steam propulsion … Continue reading
Cruising During the Swine Flu Scare
Recently, I wrote about the swine flu and its potential impact to the cruise industry. Reading over the news of this past week or so, it looks like the swine flu effect continues. Passengers aboard the Carnival Splendor met bitter … Continue reading
SURVEY: Piracy & Cruising
I recently sent the following survey to everyone on my contact list. If you would like to participate, please answer the questions and forward your answers to my assistant. Please ask your friends, family, and business associates to participate as … Continue reading
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From Piracy to Swine Flu
There is never a dull moment in the maritime news these days. For the last few weeks, I, and much of the world, have been transfixed by the on-going piracy saga occurring in the waters near Somalia. What a difference … Continue reading
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Extra Preparations Fail to Prevent Cruise Ship Pirate Attack
Can anything really be done? I find myself mulling this question over and over in my mind as I read about the latest pirate attack against the Italian-registered cruise ship MSC Melody. With approximately 1,500 passengers and crew onboard, she … Continue reading
Extra Preparations Fail to Prevent Cruise Ship Pirate Attack
Can anything really be done? I find myself mulling this question over and over in my mind as I read about the latest pirate attack against the Italian-registered cruise ship MSC Melody. With approximately 1,500 passengers and crew onboard, she … Continue reading