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Cruise & Ferry Shipping Report Med Ferry Operator and Korean Shipyard Announce Cruise Ferry Deal A Mediterranean Ferry Operator and a S. Korean shipyard — What could these two establishments possibly have in common? Indeed, they do share a simi- lar situation in that they both have never been involved with the cruise industry — until now. Moby Lines, the Mediter- ranean ferry operator leg of Italian-based Onorato Group has expanded its offer- ings with its recent order for a pair of fast conventional cruise ferries with Daewoo Industries of South Korea. The closing and final decisions on this deal were sealed on Wednesday, June 2 by Young Kyun Shin, chairman Dae- woo Industries and Vincenzo Onorato, chairman and owner of the Onorato Group. "These two vessels are of para- mount importance for Moby Lines being a part of a development plan foreseeing expansion of both the network of routes served and of the fleet," said Mr. Onora- to. Both of the cruise ferries, Moby Won- der and Moby Freedom — the largest passenger ferries to be ordered by a South Korean shipyard — will be con- structed by world-wide industrial con- glomerate Daewoo at the company's Koje Island situated Okpo Shipyard. Delivery is scheduled for Spring 2001 for short runs along the Mediterranean. "To us this is a very important order," said Mr. Kyun Shin. "It in fact marks the entrance of Daewoo Heavy Industries in the luxury passenger vessel field which we are keen to further develop in the future." Fitted with more than 300 cab- ins distributed throughout two decks (a separate deck will consist of cruise-style public rooms), the newbuilds will trans- port 2,000 passengers and 700 cars at a service speed of 29 knots. Main particu- lars are 587 x 89 ft (179 x 27 m) with a 23 ft. (7 m) draft. The 5,500-dwt twin ferries are equipped to carry approxi- mately 2,000 lane meter of RoRo car- goes. The owner of 16 ferries, Moby Lines operate services linking the Italian mainland to nearby coastal islands of Sardinia, Corsica and Elba, as well as the supply of port towage services in 10 Italian ports. With a 50-member fleet, family owned Onorato Group is known for its specialization in the ferry trades and towage, salvage and offshore ser- vices. Unitor Augments Cruise- Related Product Range Unitor Cruise Service, provider of product packages specifically designed for the cruise industry has introduced a new concept adding to its already vast selection. The new concept combines Uni- tor's standardized product range of more than 10,000 items with a selec- tion of new products and services specifically required by cruise ves- sels. The new lines encompass an extended selection of cruise chemi- cals, a new expanded gas cylinder offer that incorporates fuel gases, leisure gases and medical gases, and a new range of swimming pool and spa products. Unitor also offers cruise operators a complete ship- board medical service from its Miami operation. Circle 195 on Reader Service Card Combining 75 Years of Application Experience with 50 Years of Engineering, Production & Manufacturing Capabilities • Tbwing Machines • lYaction Winches • Anchor /Mooring Winches • Anchor Windlasses • Capstans • Hydrographic and Oceanographic Winches • Cable Laying Systems • Hose Reels • Fairleaders • Chain Jacks & Stoppers T* TimBERUIND EQUIPITiEIIT LimiTED dLmon jOHnson LimiTED limberland Equipment Limited P.O. Box 490, 459 Industrial Avenue Woodstock, Ontario, Canada N4S 7Z2 Tel: 15191 537-6262 • Fax: [519)539-5853 Almon Johnson Limited 615 Hope Road, Building 1-B Eatontown, N.J., USA 07724 Tel: (732) 935-9500 • Fax: (732) 935-1355 At Litton Marine Systems a Total Solution is our focus. From the most basic to the most sophisticated requirements, we tailor complete solutions to meet the specific demands of both builder and owner. Navigation • Control • Communication • Alarms & Monitoring Integrated Bridge • Stabilization • Application Engineering • Design • Integration •Project Management. www.litton-marine.com ISO 9001 USA PH: +1-804-974-2000 • FAX:+1-804-974-2259 England PH: +44 (0) 181 329-2000 • FAX: +44 (0) 181 329-2415 Germany PH: +49-40-291 890 • FAX: +49-40-299 00-I Litton Marine Systems "Le Groupe Ocean Inc., Owner of Ocean Intrepide, Port of Montreal, Commissioned August 1998" • --i - 28 Circle 205 on Reader Service Card Circle 317 on Reader Service Card
