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Conover Captures Cunard s Essence No stranger to the cruising industry, Pamela Conover, president and COO of Cunard Line Ltd. Could undoubtedly be the reason behind the company's continual ability to capture and hold on to the rich British history that it has sustained since its establishment in 1840. More than 150 years later, Cunard, with Conover's leadership continues to uphold this identity specifi- cally with its illustrious 1,131-ft. (345-m) ocean liner Queen Mary 2. By Regina P. Ciardiello, managing editor Queen Mary 2 is arguably the most prestigious cruise project to date. The vessel, which will mea- sure 1,131 ft. (345 m) with a 131 -ft. (40-m) beam, will be constructed by French shipyard Chantiers de 1' Altantique at for $780 million. Last month Conover made history when she pulled the switch at the shipyard, making the first steel cut on the historic vessel. Conover, along with Patrick Boissier, chair- man and CEO of Alstom Chantiers de LAtlantique, shook hands proclaiming their desire to produce a vessel that will be the signature of British style, as well as one that sets new technological standards. Conover credits her design and new- build team at Carnival Corp., specifically lead designer Stephen Payne, who along with Tillberg Design, has been fastidious- ly working to develop this vessel into more than just a collection of steel and machinery. "In terms of construction, everything is handled by our experienced corporate shipbuilding team, which is led by Stephen Payne in London," Conover said. True to the point that while Cunard is concentrating on its current QM2 con- tract, as well as an additional contract that was signed with Fincantieri in December 2001, Conover maintains that the line continues to forge ahead with the upkeep of its signature vessels - Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2) and Caronia. "Cunard is a brand of British heritage," Conover said. "We have a long history of operating ocean liner ships on trans-Atlantic cross- ings - thus differentiating it as its own specific brand (the rich British history)." Challenging as it may be to upkeep this status symbol, Conover, expresses that the sheer desire to run a good company is a challenge that she experiences every day. "I don't think there is one thing that I could single out to be a challenge," Conover said. "But the three things that 1 concern myself with the most are our -i = SUPERIOR ENERGIES INC. Dk Lk. jSh^n. rp" vf " I r TEMP-SET® INSULATION COVERS MANUFACTURING AND CONTRACTING Removable Reusable Temp-Set Insulation Covers, Manifolds, Turbos, Silencers, and complete Exhaust Systems. • Reduce engine room temperature • Lower engine room noise • Easy to assemble • Coast Guard Compliant ACOUSTICAL INSULATION ASBESTOS ABATEMENT TURN-KEY JOBS Let us take care of all your insulation and abatement needs We accept MasterCard, Visa and Amex WANT SUPERIOR QUALITY WANT SUPERIOR SERVICE CALL SUPERIOR ENERGIES INC. 1-800-BUY-SEI-1 PO Drawer 386, Groves TX 77619 Telephone: (409) 962-8549 Fax: (409) 962-4027 Website: www.insulationsei.com Circle 258 on Reader Service Card or visit www.maritimereporterinfo.com www.marinegalleys.com Northwest Leader in Custom Marine Galley Equipment, Design and Fabrication A.R. LARSEN COMPANY INC. MARINE GALLEY DESIGN • EQUIPMENT & APPLIANCES CUSTOM EQUIPMENTS FABRICATION INSTALLATION JOINER SYSTEMS • FIXTURES & FURNISHINGS 1-800-735-7286 (425) 861 -8868 • Fax: (425) 861 -8668 email: arlarsenco@yahoo.com • Redmond, WA All A.R. Larsen products & services meet marine industry regulations, standards and requirements. Circle 268 on Reader Service Card or visit www.maritimereporterinfo.com Smart Electronic Level Switch with No Moving Parts The Sea Switch Two was designed and patented for all tank applications. The Sea Switch Two offers a reliable solution for liquid level detection and control for cargo, ballast, and storage tanks, without any moving parts. The Sea Switch Two uses a fully static system that is based on the propagation of an acoustic wave into a metallic rod. A piezo-electric sensing element produces a wave along the rod. As the liquid reaches the sensing element the oscilla- tion stops and the alarm is activated. The Sea Switch Two sensor detects high, high- high, or low level in any liquid with an alarm output given by a dry contact or current loop change 6-18 mA. • Easy installation • Self-test built-in • Fully static system - no moving parts r "s ELECTRONIC MARINE SYSTEMS, INC. 800 Ferndale Place Rahway, NJ 07065 Call today for more information! 732.382.4344 732.388.5111 fax emsmarcon@aol.com e-mail http://www.emsmarcon.com Circle 222 on Reader Service Card or visit www.maritimereporterinfo.com (continued on page 53) February, 2002 33
