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Norwegian Crown Changes in vessel ownership are an important factor in the ever-adapting cruise sector. A few companies scooped up secondhand ships in 1996, as a few interests struggled to stay afloat financially. Other cruise interests used the newbuilding frenzy of cruise dynamos as an opportunity to build fleet rosters, with the purchase of older ships. The sale of the following three vessels evidences the swapping that went on in J996, proof that niche markets and esmtic itineraries will continue to feed smaller cruise lines with passengers. Quality products and service you can depend on LIFE-SAVING EQUIPMENT Life rafts; throw overboard davit launch & IBA type Marine Evacuation Systems • Life jackets • Survival Suits • Fire Suits Seabourn Legend On July 22, 1996, Seabourn Lege\d arrived in New York City for the second chrisrtening cere- mony since its construction. The \0,000-gt, Norwegian-registered ship sailed past the United Nations Building and docked \hortly thereafter for a gala ceremony, during Vhich Atle Brynestad, co-owner, chair\ian and CEO, addressed the crowd: "Today, we welcome this ship to her tn family and give her the name she1 deserves," concluded Mr. Brynestad. The vessel was christened Royal Viking Queen in 1992, and later renamed Quee Odyssey by previous owner Royal Ciyree Line. The 204-passenger ship ornises North and South America, the C^fflbbean, the British Isles, Europe, So^mdinavia, East Africa, Southeast Asi^r the Orient and the South Pacific. Island Breeze Removed from Carnival's roster in May 1996, the former Festivale entered Dolphin Cruise Line's ranks the same .-•••usxinttd Island Breeze will undergo SOLAS out- fitting in May. Circle 321 on Reader Service Card When the name of the game is fast spill response, make sure the name on the boat is Kvichak. Our SRVs are all-aluminum, but their main ingredient is reliability. They've proven that where it counts - on the job - for people like Alyeska Pipeline, Clean Sound Cooper- ative, Foss Environmental, Riedel, and others. Talk to us soon, and put a Kvichak boat on your response team. Kvichak Marine INDUSTRIES 615 North 34th Street • Seattle. WA 98103 USA Phone (206) 545-8485 • FAX (206) 545-3504 Circle 347 on Reader Service Card February, 1997 Hatchable Galley Equipment. >ment nclude: Hatchal elimi Other high • Stainless Steel Exterior • Marine Latches, Grab Bars & Sea Rails • Flanged Legs or Toe Base For more information about Lang Marine Griddles, Ranges, Ovens and Fryers, please call: month, renamed SS Island Breeze. On Dec. 6, 1996, the ship was offy cially purchasj from Carnivajrby I.B. Ltd. yrhe purchas^^rans- action yras in the form fl a seven-year charter agreement. I.B. has^tssumed financial responsibility for the k vessel previously held by Carnival (even while aerated by Dolphin). Under this deal, Dophin ktained operation, sales and marketing responsibility. Ishmd Breeze will sail from Montego Bay to the l\nama Canal until undergoing a SOLAS refit tnte May, a project which will be complet- ed at a V)st of $10 million. After retrofitting, the shipVvill be transferred to Palma de Majorca fo\ summer European cruises under long-term ch\rter. Norwegian orown Ownership of anV,050-berth ship, 614-ft. ship transferred i\ March 1996 from Royal Cruise Dine to Norwegian Cruise Lines. Tiro former Crown Odyssey, renamed Norwegian Crown, was originally byilt by Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Qermany, in 1988, and was refitted iiVMiami upon owner- ship transfer. AVelatively new ship for even moderX day standards, Norwegian Crowr\can travel at a service speed of 22\knots, and has many of the facilitie\demanded by the discriminating puolic, including three dining facilities, rWe lounges, a casino and spa. The sVip travels to the Caribbean, Europ\ Alaska, South America and runs fcansat- was lantic voyages from Lauderdale to Lisbon. •'ort. (800) 882-6368 tens Since 1904 9040 Willows Road • Redmond, WA • 98052 • Fax: (206)882-2373 Circle 215 on Reader Service Card Seabourn Legend is pictured during its debut in New York City. ^^ _ A gg O