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Passenger Vessel Report tries," he said. "There are many operat- ing and marketing challenges of running a marine operation as well as a hotel."

Building for the future

In keeping up with his number one strategy rule of "helping to lead, but also helping to build a strong sense of management partnership." Calian and his team continue to focus on building up value for shareholders, as well as providing their clientele with a wide variety of vacation options. "Stabilizing our business, along with cash flow, have put the platform in place for our long-term growth," Calian said. "It is now the responsibility of Rod

McLeod. AMCV president and COO. to further define and lead the execution of our growth strategy."

With the plan for U.S. Lines fully in place, Calian is accomplishing a variety of favorable aspects, mainly an addition of more than 2,300 shipyard employees who will construct the two vessels, as well as an additional 2.000 employees onboard and shoreside once the job is complete. "The goal of U.S. Lines is to increase both maritime and travel interests, and helping to develop commercial ship- building procedures for yards," Calian said. "It's also a new cruise capacity for those who did not have the option of a

Hawaiian experience by land and by sea until now."

Dubbed "America's cruise line," by

AMCV, the original U.S. Lines was among the best during the heyday of the transatlantic crossing with a fleet that consisted of SS America, SS Manhattan,

SS Leviathan and SS George Washing- ton. The line remained in operation up until 1969. when the last member of its fleet, SS United States was decommis- sioned. "U.S. Lines is a perfect example of taking a product and bringing it into the new millennium," Calian said. "For too long, the American cruise industry was defined by what was in the past — not in the future."

SeaArk Marine's Atlantis Explorer

Great Boat • 1999

SeaArk Marine, Monticello, Ark., recently built and delivered a 54 ft. pas- senger boat to Atlantis Marine World.

Riverhead, N.Y. Marine World will use

Atlantis Explorer to accommodate more than 70 people for eco-tours on the

Peconic River. The two-hour cruise will educate passengers on geological aspects and natural resources of the

Long Island area. As part of the excur- sion. passengers will be able to disem- bark on shore for further "hands-on" exploration. The new SeaArk vessel fea- tures bench seating for 72 people and two marine heads for passenger conve- nience. The pilot area is located just off the bow with a tour guide station across on the port side. A flush deck and "self- beaching" style bow-loading ramp pro- vide safe and convenient access area for boarding. A color-coordinated overhead canopy protects passengers from the weather.

Constructed of all-welded marine alu- minum, the hull is designed with twin sponsons, which offer a stable ride and permit shallow water operations.

Atlantis Explorer is powered by twin 200 hp Yamaha outboard engines mounted on engine brackets, which are extensions of the hull. Other equipment includes a 75-gallon holding tank, 30- gallon freshwater tank, sink with pump, overhead dome lights, life jacket storage boxes, hydraulic steering, lighted com- pass, digital depth sounder and a PA sys- tem with four speakers.

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Shipbuilder SeaArk Marine

Owner/Operator .. .Atlantis Marine World

Designer: SeaArk Marine

Length, o.a. x Breadth .. 54 x 14.5 ft.

Draft (design): 12 in. molded

Speed, service: 25 knots

Complement: 72 passengers

Fuel Consumption: .... 40 gph

Main Engine Mfr.: Yamaha

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