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Shipping News and information / RCI and Park West
« on: May 17, 2010, 09:15:46 PM »
RCI have decided not to renew their contract with Park West Art Services. No reason has been given.
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Shipping News and information / Park West Galleries
« on: May 17, 2010, 08:54:54 PM »
Park West have been found guilty for selling worthless art for thousands of dollars aboard cruiseships.
In a Michigan court, the jury ruled unanimously in favour of the Fine Art Registry in a lawsuit brought against them by Park West Galleries.
The Fine Art Registry (FAR) had accused Park West of supplying the onboard art auctions with fake Salvador Dali prints to be auctioned off for thousands, when they were worth only a few pence.
The judge did not award any damages, but he did order Park West to pay Fine Art Registry $500,000 for trademark infringement saying Park West had illegally used FAR's trademark in sponsored links in search engines.
Park West was apparently trying to steer searchers away from the negative reports about the Gallery on the FAR web sites, including a special site devoted solely to Park West called SalvadorDaliFakes.com.
The website shows the whole history of a huge collection of supposed Dali Prints that Park West says it acquired and authenticated as true Salvador Dali artwork.
However, the Fine Art Registry's web site not only showed how the pieces in question were denounced as forgeries many times over, but it also showed the many ways in which the Park West had endeavored to circumvent the legal process by hiring their own experts and writing their own appraisals.
The conclusion drawn was that Park West cruise ship art auctions were fraudulent and sales were not handled according U.S. Statutes guidelines.
Thankfully my wife would not let me buy any pictures!!!
In a Michigan court, the jury ruled unanimously in favour of the Fine Art Registry in a lawsuit brought against them by Park West Galleries.
The Fine Art Registry (FAR) had accused Park West of supplying the onboard art auctions with fake Salvador Dali prints to be auctioned off for thousands, when they were worth only a few pence.
The judge did not award any damages, but he did order Park West to pay Fine Art Registry $500,000 for trademark infringement saying Park West had illegally used FAR's trademark in sponsored links in search engines.
Park West was apparently trying to steer searchers away from the negative reports about the Gallery on the FAR web sites, including a special site devoted solely to Park West called SalvadorDaliFakes.com.
The website shows the whole history of a huge collection of supposed Dali Prints that Park West says it acquired and authenticated as true Salvador Dali artwork.
However, the Fine Art Registry's web site not only showed how the pieces in question were denounced as forgeries many times over, but it also showed the many ways in which the Park West had endeavored to circumvent the legal process by hiring their own experts and writing their own appraisals.
The conclusion drawn was that Park West cruise ship art auctions were fraudulent and sales were not handled according U.S. Statutes guidelines.
Thankfully my wife would not let me buy any pictures!!!
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Shipping News and information / QUEEN TO BECOME PRINCESS
« on: March 12, 2010, 01:29:32 PM »
I hear that DFDS have chartered Queen of Scandinavia (1981/34,093grt) to Inflot Cruise and Ferry. The charter is for 3 years. The vessel is renamed Princess Maria and will sail between St Petersburg and Helsinki.
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Shipping News and information / SS United States
« on: March 09, 2010, 10:48:11 AM »
I hear the historic SS United States is in "imminent danger" of being sold off to be used as scrap metal. Currently owned by NCL, the once 'fastest ship to cross the Atlantic', will be sold by the end of the month to the highest bidder, regardless of their intentions.
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Shipping News and information / QM2 to go OZ
« on: March 09, 2010, 10:31:07 AM »
Cunard has announced that the Queen Mary 2 will be based in Australia in 2012.
The 'Royal Circumnavigation' is expected to generate $10m for the Australian economy.
Carnival Australia CEO, Ann Sherry, said the decision was a sign of confidence in the Australian cruise market.
"This one decision will generate at least $10 million for the Australian economy as the local cruise industry remains on track to contribute more than $3 billion and carry one million Australians annually by 2020,'' she said.
Cunard president and managing director Peter Shanks said he expected strong demand for the voyage from Australian and international markets.
The mammoth voyage that will see her visit ports in five states and the Northern Territory, will be the longest time the liner has away from Southampton.
Fremantle, Adelaide and Sydney will each see two visits.
The 'Royal Circumnavigation' is expected to generate $10m for the Australian economy.
Carnival Australia CEO, Ann Sherry, said the decision was a sign of confidence in the Australian cruise market.
"This one decision will generate at least $10 million for the Australian economy as the local cruise industry remains on track to contribute more than $3 billion and carry one million Australians annually by 2020,'' she said.
Cunard president and managing director Peter Shanks said he expected strong demand for the voyage from Australian and international markets.
The mammoth voyage that will see her visit ports in five states and the Northern Territory, will be the longest time the liner has away from Southampton.
Fremantle, Adelaide and Sydney will each see two visits.
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Shipping News and information / Cunard News
« on: February 25, 2010, 11:17:57 PM »
3th January 2011 will see Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth together in New York.
QM2 will then sail south to Rio de Janeiro, then South Africa and Australia. New Zealand next. Japan via Guam, before heading westward to China, Singapore, Dubai, Suez and home to Southampton. A journey of 96 nights.
Queen Elizabeth transits Panama Canal to Los Angeles and Hawaii. Southwards to New Zealand and Australia, where she meets QM2 in Sydney on 22 Feb. Then it's China, Singapore, Dubai, Suez and the Med. to Southampton (arriving with QM2 19th April)
Queen Victoria transits Panama Canal to Los Angeles where she will make three return journies to the Hawaiian Islands before returning home to Southampton on 14th April.
QM2 will then sail south to Rio de Janeiro, then South Africa and Australia. New Zealand next. Japan via Guam, before heading westward to China, Singapore, Dubai, Suez and home to Southampton. A journey of 96 nights.
Queen Elizabeth transits Panama Canal to Los Angeles and Hawaii. Southwards to New Zealand and Australia, where she meets QM2 in Sydney on 22 Feb. Then it's China, Singapore, Dubai, Suez and the Med. to Southampton (arriving with QM2 19th April)
Queen Victoria transits Panama Canal to Los Angeles where she will make three return journies to the Hawaiian Islands before returning home to Southampton on 14th April.
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Shipping News and information / AMAWATERWAYS
« on: February 25, 2010, 10:26:15 PM »
AMAWATERWAYS has announced it is to commission a second ship for its Vietnam, Cambodia & the Riches of the Mekong programme.
Expected to be completed in April 2011, the ship will join the company's MS La Marguerite to offer passengers luxurious week-long cruises down the mystical Mekong River from Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap in Cambodia.
Reaching up to a mile in diameter the Mekong is as impressive in size as it is in scenery and hopes to provide holidaymakers with a host of activities.
As well as stopping off in some of the region's most history-drenched towns, visiting World Heritage Sites such as the gateway to the Angkor Archaeological Park in Siem Reap, Cambodia, the cruise will also allow passengers to watch the world go by.
The river journey will explore villages, temples and remote islands as well as other hidden treasures.
"Definately a journey out of the 'norm'"
Expected to be completed in April 2011, the ship will join the company's MS La Marguerite to offer passengers luxurious week-long cruises down the mystical Mekong River from Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap in Cambodia.
Reaching up to a mile in diameter the Mekong is as impressive in size as it is in scenery and hopes to provide holidaymakers with a host of activities.
As well as stopping off in some of the region's most history-drenched towns, visiting World Heritage Sites such as the gateway to the Angkor Archaeological Park in Siem Reap, Cambodia, the cruise will also allow passengers to watch the world go by.
The river journey will explore villages, temples and remote islands as well as other hidden treasures.
"Definately a journey out of the 'norm'"
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Shipping News and information / Disney Dream
« on: February 25, 2010, 10:21:25 PM »
Disney Cruises has announced a host of changes for its premiere vessel the Disney Dream, exactly one year after the ship's maiden voyage.
At the heart of the new additions, will be an interactive sports deck and water play area that will feature the world's first onboard water coaster; the AquaDuck.
For passengers who like to goof around on holiday, Goofy's Sports Desk will play host to an elaborate nine-hole miniature golf course where travellers can learn to tee-off with the "man" himself.
Disney Cruises' pint-sized passengers may also enjoy Nemo's Reef, a shaded water play area where children can splash alongside all their favourite characters from the hit DisneyPixar animation Finding Nemo.
With the little ones taken care of, adults are invited to relax in the quiet cove pool and pool bar areas, reserved for over 18s only. As well as soaking up the sun from the hot tub, guests are also invited to soak up the sangria.
But for families who like to play together, the Donald Pool caters for all ages and overlooks a large LED screen showing all the latest Disney movies.
At the heart of the new additions, will be an interactive sports deck and water play area that will feature the world's first onboard water coaster; the AquaDuck.
For passengers who like to goof around on holiday, Goofy's Sports Desk will play host to an elaborate nine-hole miniature golf course where travellers can learn to tee-off with the "man" himself.
Disney Cruises' pint-sized passengers may also enjoy Nemo's Reef, a shaded water play area where children can splash alongside all their favourite characters from the hit DisneyPixar animation Finding Nemo.
With the little ones taken care of, adults are invited to relax in the quiet cove pool and pool bar areas, reserved for over 18s only. As well as soaking up the sun from the hot tub, guests are also invited to soak up the sangria.
But for families who like to play together, the Donald Pool caters for all ages and overlooks a large LED screen showing all the latest Disney movies.
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Shipping News and information / MSC CRUISES
« on: February 25, 2010, 10:16:06 PM »
MSC Cruises has recently announced Southampton Port as its new base for all 2011 Ex UK sailings, which will operate from May to September and sail passengers on MSC Opera to Northern and Western Europe.
More intimate in size than some of her larger sister ships in the MSC Cruises
More intimate in size than some of her larger sister ships in the MSC Cruises
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Shipping News and information / HAL sailing from UK 2011
« on: February 25, 2010, 10:09:57 PM »
Holland America's European season next year will include 11 ex-UK sailings from Dover and Tilbury.
MS Prinsendam, Ryndam and Eurodam will offer a number of itineraries ranging from 7-20 nights to the Baltic, Fjords and Mediterranean.
MS Prinsendam, Ryndam and Eurodam will offer a number of itineraries ranging from 7-20 nights to the Baltic, Fjords and Mediterranean.
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Shipping News and information / UTOPIA
« on: February 25, 2010, 10:05:45 PM »
A Beverly Hills company called Utopia, has an ambitious plan to build a $1.1-billion cruise ship, set to cast off in 2013. However, it plans to sell half the cabins as floating homes...
One could be yours from as little as $3.7m...
Utopia is counting on destination as a key draw for buyers - and they may be right. For example, she'll drop anchor at Cannes for the world famous film festival; dock in Brazil during carnival celebrations in Rio de Janeiro. And on New Year
One could be yours from as little as $3.7m...
Utopia is counting on destination as a key draw for buyers - and they may be right. For example, she'll drop anchor at Cannes for the world famous film festival; dock in Brazil during carnival celebrations in Rio de Janeiro. And on New Year
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Shipping News and information / RCI expansion in Australia
« on: February 25, 2010, 09:40:36 PM »
Royal Caribbean International has announced it will homeport two ships in Sydney from October 2011: Rhapsody of the Seas, currently in its third Australian summer season, will be joined by Radiance of the Seas offering cruises in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific from October to April.
Itineraries will be announced in late March 2010 when bookings are opened to the public.
Itineraries will be announced in late March 2010 when bookings are opened to the public.
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Shipping News and information / Celebrity Name Fourth Ship...
« on: December 21, 2009, 08:44:29 PM »
Celebrity Cruises has named the fourth ship in it's Solstice Class fleet 'Celebrity Silhouette'.
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Shipping News and information / Sydney: New Ships too tall to fit under bridge!
« on: December 21, 2009, 08:41:12 PM »
Not ONE of the 42 cruise ships under construction around the world will be able to use the new White Bay passenger terminal because they are too tall to pass under the Harbour Bridge!
Australia's State Government is already considering sites for another cruise ship terminal on the other side of the bridge to cope with the new vessels.
Llew Russell, Shipping Australia chief executive, said the cruise ships under construction were of a similar scale to the Queen Mary II, which has to dock at the overseas passenger terminal in Circular Quay.
The Government said the new terminal was necessary to cope with a predicted tripling of cruise ship passengers coming into Sydney by 2020.
Shipping industry figures show that by 2023, 85 per cent of cruise ship activity will take place east of the Harbour Bridge.
Mr Russell supports the White Bay announcement but said the Cruise Passenger Terminal Steering Committee, made up of industry and government representatives, had already begun looking at alternative sites east of the bridge.
''Our figures suggest that over the first five to 10 years, the White Bay terminal would be used extensively
Australia's State Government is already considering sites for another cruise ship terminal on the other side of the bridge to cope with the new vessels.
Llew Russell, Shipping Australia chief executive, said the cruise ships under construction were of a similar scale to the Queen Mary II, which has to dock at the overseas passenger terminal in Circular Quay.
The Government said the new terminal was necessary to cope with a predicted tripling of cruise ship passengers coming into Sydney by 2020.
Shipping industry figures show that by 2023, 85 per cent of cruise ship activity will take place east of the Harbour Bridge.
Mr Russell supports the White Bay announcement but said the Cruise Passenger Terminal Steering Committee, made up of industry and government representatives, had already begun looking at alternative sites east of the bridge.
''Our figures suggest that over the first five to 10 years, the White Bay terminal would be used extensively
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