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CRUISE SHIPPING REVIEW James P. Colie & Assoc. Performs "Celebrity" Work up to four option ships, and would represent the largest U.S. cruise ships ever built. The endeavor has the proverbial leg up on previous "U.S. build" projects from the fact that it is the result of the U.S.-Flag Cruise Ship Pilot Project Statute passed by Congress more than a year ago. Final contracts for the first pair of 1,900-passenger, $400-million ships is expected by April, with the first ship entering service in late 2002. While many in the tight-knit cruise ship building family may question the ability of an inexperienced cruise ship builder to enter the fray profitably, Ingalls is uniquely positioned in its level of experience and facilities. Ingalls president Jerry St. Pe points to Ingall's "unique experience in designing and building sophisticated, highly detailed vessels." He also said that this, combined with the fact that Ingalls built the last two U.S. produced cruise ships, makes the Pascagoula yard ideally suit- ed to produce AMCVs cruise ships. The project also has the services of industry stalwart Jon Rusten, who sits as president of Ocean Development Co., a wholly owned AMCV subsidiary that will manage the shipyard con- struction. Rusten most recently served as the director of development and newbuildings for Disney Cruise Lines, where he and the Disney team effectively launched a new cruise company with two high quality ships from Italy's Fincantieri. James P. Colie & Associates, a specialist in turnkey marine interior outfitting, has quite a number of significant refurbishments in its portfolio, including recent work on Celebrity Cruises' Horizon. The Horizon job entailed major interior renovation to almost 2,000 sq. m. of public spaces on four decks. The areas were outfitted with all new finishes and mate- rials, and some will require a complete demoli- tion and rebuild. The Martini bar interior was outfitted with a custom built bar and fine dec- orative items including fiber optics glass and custom hand painted bar tops. In the Rendez- vous Lounge, craftsmen installed a custom made bandstand and dance floor as part of the room's total refit. Michael's Club, a cigar bar, was outfitted with cherry woodwork and a dec- orative faux fireplace. Most areas were designed by Patricia Hayes & Associates, Inc.. The Horizon Spa was designed by Syntax Group. Aboard Princess Cruises' Regal Princess James P. Colie & Assoc. workers expanded and refurbished the cafe on the Lido Deck and added a children's center to the deck above. The structural modifications of the cafe expanded its size to 10,000 sq. ft., and the seat- ing capacity to approximately 400. The new interiors were designed and configured by Teresa Anderson of Princess Cruises and Giacomo Mortola of GEM. The ship was dry- docked at Cascade General in Portland, Ore. for the work. Circle 54 on Reader Service Card James P. Colie & Associates recently participated in the refit of Celebrity's Horizon. Pictured are before and after photographs of the entrance hallway to the Library, Card Room and Michael's Club. Bakeries: Ships or Shore ... The "Dutchess All-American" Semi Automatic DOUGH DIVIDER/ROUNDER comes with 36-Part Head Assembly which divides and rounds dough into 36-Pieces ranging in weight from 1-ounce up to 4-ounces each in seconds. For buns, rolls, bread sticks, etc. Head Assemblies for4-in-1 application -Available as options- • 18-part: 18-Pieces 2-oz. up to 7 1/2-oz. each • 9-Part: 9-Pieces 8-oz. up to 18-oz. each • 6-Part: 6-Pieces 14-oz. up to 26-oz. each We are proud to be serving the Cruise Ships of Royal Caribbean, Clipper, Celebrity, Disney, Premiere, Renaissance and Corta. Also sole source to United States Navy. "Features & Benefits found no where else in the world!" 4-in-1 Machine Capability - 1-oz. up to 26 ounces Labor Savings and increased Production is attested to by survey results of present users of this unit! Accurate and easy to operate . . . learn in minutes! Full 1 -Year Warranty N.S.F., U.S.D.A., U.L. Listed - Made in Wisconsin Complete non-corrosive divider unit removes in seconds for washing by hand or in washer, or interchange with optional divider units 18 part, 9 part, 6 part. Training video provided Currently on-board: U.S.S. John F. Kennedy. U.S.S. Ranger, U.S.S. Independence, U.S.S. T-Roosevelt, U.S.S. Constitution, U.S.S. Harry Truman and many shore bases. "Made in America To Serve The World" ©utclfess BAKERS' MACHINERY CO. INC. 1101 John Ave., Superior, Wl 54880 0039 For assistance, Call 715-394-4444 Fax: 715-394-2406 36 Circle 327 on Reader Service Card Maritime Reporter/Engineering News