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Outstanding Cruise Ships Of 1993

Several fine cruise ships were delivered in 1993, the details of which are spelled out in the following pages. Read on for infor- mation on the shipbuilders, suppli- ers and owner operators.

While the delivered cruise ships are obviously the focus of this edito- rial, there was a significant amount of new tonnage ordered, including an order for the largest cruise ship ever (see MARKET REPORT, page 64).

Attribution for the flood of new cruise ship orders is given to a vari- ety of reasons, including a projected cruise industry boom and adher- ence to impending international safety regulations.

But no matter the reason, the bottom line result of recent activity in this high-profile market segment is an outstanding opportunity for all who build, supply and operate the ships.

Vessel: CROWN DYNASTY

Yard: Union Naval de Levante

In June of 1993, the shipyard

Union Naval de Levante (UNL), lo- cated in Valencia, Spain, delivered the Crown Dynasty, the second and, for the present, last unit of the twin cruisers built on order by Eff John

International.

Cunard operates a total of five ships under the trade name "Cunard

Crown," three of which were built by

UNL.

The 19,089-dwt Crown Dynasty, along with her sistership Crown

Jewel, is reportedly the largest-ca- pacity and highest quality cruising vessel built in Spain.

The UNL-built Crown Dynasty.

The Chantiers de I'Atlantique-built Windward. 110 Maritime Reporter/Engineering News

The Fincantieri-built Maasdam.

The Kvaerner Masa-Yards-built Sensation.