Knut Kloster

  • Japanese Yards May Build 250,000-GRT Liner The $800-million project to build the world's largest and most luxurious cruise liner, the Phoenix, appears to be nearing reality.

    The project, which is being undertaken by the World City Corporation A/S, which was founded by Norwegian shipowner Knut Ulstein Kloster Sr. to build the Phoenix, involves the construction of a 250,000-grt, 5,200-passenger luxury cruise liner. The ship would be larger than the S.S. Norway, QE II and Sovereign of the Seas combined.

    The Phoenix's passenger capacity would be twice that of the 2,600-passenger Sovereign of the Seas, which was just completed in December 1987.

    According to recent reports, three Japanese shipyards—Ishikawajima- Harima, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Nippon Kokan K.K.— have the inside track on the contract.

    Indications are that one Japanese yard would build the hull, a second its accommodation and superstructure and a third of its propulsion equipment.

    As to whether the Phoenix would be built as a joint venture by three Japanese shipyards, Mr. Kloser replied, "By joining forces and forming the so-called 'World City Club of Japan,' these three yards have shown a positive interest. As a group, they are presently very strong candidates." The Phoenix will be 1,263 feet long, with a beam of 252 ¥2 feet, and will have three 8-story hotels on her deck, with palm trees, swimming pools and sandy beaches. Indoors, the ship will house a theater/concert hall, casino, shops, restaurants and cafes. The ship will also have a marina in her stern, where four 400- person cruisers will shuttle passengers to and from various ports of call and destinations within a 50-mile radius. The Phoenix will have a complement of 1,800.

    The construction of the Phoenix is expected to take three to four years.

  • its Grand Prix, or ringing in the New Year in Hawaii. The World of ResidenSea, a Bahamasbased company envisioned by wellknown cruise shipping magnate Knut Kloster Jr. was established to offer these amenities via its luxury apartments ranging from 1,106 to 3,242 sq.ft. Costing anywhere from $2.2 - $7

  • of capacity and optimism about demand, there are some entrepreneurs who believe that the time is right for the mega-cruise vessel. For some years, Knut Kloster has been the principal advocate of this type of vessel in his attempt to find finance for the Phoenix project. This year he was joined by the

  • strong demand for cruise ships. Will the traditional cruise shipbuilders face competition from outside Europe, for example from Japan? Panelist: Knut Kloster, Sr., president, Kloster Group. Moderator: Christopher Hayman, Publisher, Seatrade. Luncheon address: Carmen J. Lunetta, port director, Port

  • industry today, from your perspective please give a ‘state of the market’. The cruise industry as we know it today started in the late 1960’s with Knut Kloster and Ted Arison forming Norwegian Cruise Lines. Since then, there has not been one year in the industry where the number of passengers have dropped

  • engine refit. The shipbuilding consortium of Bremer Vulkan, HDW, Blohm & Voss and Thyssen Nordseewerke is still hoping to construct Knut Kloster's Phoenix World City, a colossal 250,000-grt cruise ship. The project's $l-billion price tag is making financial arrangements difficult. Finnish

  • project. Four West German yards, Bremer Vulkan, Howaldtswerke Deutsche Werft, Blohm & Voss and Thyssen Nordseewerke, will join forces on Knut Kloster's Phoenix Project. The ship would have an overall length of 1,247 feet, beam of 253 feet, a 5,600-passenger capacity and a gross tonnage of 250

  • MR Dec-87#3rd Cover Salles, Paris Panelist: Knut Kloster Sr., President, Kloster)
    December 1987 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 3rd Cover

    , Transportation Analyst, County Securities Ltd, London The yard perspective Jean-Francois Cristau, Barry Rogliano Salles, Paris Panelist: Knut Kloster Sr., President, Kloster Group Moderator: Christopher Hayman, Publisher, Seatrade Luncheon address: Carmen J Lunetta, Port Director

  • MR Nov-99#39 ResidenSea founder Knut Kloster Jr.; Bryn Skaugen,)
    November 1999 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 39

    in the project, which is now fully financed by promi-nent investors from the cruise, shipping and hospitality industries, including: ResidenSea founder Knut Kloster Jr.; Bryn Skaugen, whose family played a role in establishing and developing Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines; Petter C.G. Sundt, of Bergesen d.y. ASA

  • MR Nov-99#35 by Norwegian cruise magnate Knut Kloster Jr., and represents)
    November 1999 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 35

    resort designed for the rich in that the onboard rooms and suites are for sale. The vessel was conceived four years ago by Norwegian cruise magnate Knut Kloster Jr., and represents a new con-cept in cruising. Buyers of ResidenSea accommodations must have a net worth of at least $5 million and be of "good

  • MR Nov-99#31 upon Norwegian ship owner Knut Kloster, whose new Sun-ward)
    November 1999 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 31

    a passenger shipping company in Miami. A disastrous financial situation left that company without a vessel, and Arison called upon Norwegian ship owner Knut Kloster, whose new Sun-ward recently had been completed in Europe. Less than two weeks later, Ari-son and Kloster negotiated agreements that brought the

  • MR Jul-98#38 . The brain- child of Knut Kloster Jr., the Residensea)
    July 1998 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 38

    from a minimum of 62 sq. ft. at about $800,000, ranging to the top- of-the-line apartment price at more than $6.5 million. The brain- child of Knut Kloster Jr., the Residensea project has raised many eyebrows and interest among industry executives, who are anxious to see if this daring expansion

  • MR Oct-88#21 vessel. For some years, Knut Kloster has been the princi- pal)
    October 1988 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 21

    and optimism about demand, there are some entrepreneurs who believe that the time is right for the mega-cruise vessel. For some years, Knut Kloster has been the princi- pal advocate of this type of vessel in his attempt to find finance for the Phoenix project. This year he was joined

  • MR Jan-88#45 17 on Reader Service Card Knut Kloster Project To Build $800-Mill)
    January 1988 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 45

    in rough seas. For additional information and free literature on the C-Tech Omni Sonar Model CAS-36, Circle 17 on Reader Service Card Knut Kloster Project To Build $800-Million Cruise Ship Close To Becoming Reality Japanese Yards May Build 250,000-GRT Liner The $800-million project

  • MR Jan-88#8 from Japan? Panelist: Knut Kloster, Sr., president, Klos- ter)
    January 1988 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 8

    demand for cruise ships. Will the traditional cruise shipbuilders face competi- tion from outside Europe, for example from Japan? Panelist: Knut Kloster, Sr., president, Klos- ter Group. Moderator: Christopher Hayman, Publish- er, Seatrade. Luncheon address: Carmen J. Lunetta, port director