Photo: Meyer Werft
Photo: Thomas Hentzschel
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Europe is an interesting piece in the global cruise
puzzle in many regards. More Europeans are
cruising than ever before and the European source
market is growing at a historical rate of 11%.
Pages 6–9.
As the cruise ship AIDAluna has been making the
rounds all over the Baltic Sea, the “heavenly” ship
has certainly made an impact. Pages 28–33.
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Cruise Europa!
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Meyer Werft: Driven by Vision – Based on Tradition
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Kaune Oy at New Premises
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Tecor Ltd – Services
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Kemppi Arc Systems™ – Firm facts to support decision-making
18
Celebrity Equinox Features Green Grass and Ideology
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Trafotek Oy
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Yacht operators and officers: Prepare for the Worst!
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Power to the Sea –Integrated Electrical Solutions
27
Ice Trials of ILS Designed Ice Breaker Toboy
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AIDAluna Debuts on the Baltic Sea
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Nor-Shipping 2009 Broke Attendance Records, Sparked Debate
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MML Shipbuilding – More than Good Ideas for Passenger Ships
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WatMan SWRO
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SIKA – Sealants, Structural Adhesives, Teak Decking Systems and Acoustic Flooring Systems
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Puttek Oy – Specialists for Pipe Clamps and Supports
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True Energy Efficiency Requires a Total Approach
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STX Europe Unveils a New Cruise Ship Concept
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Editorial
FIMECC Programme Innovation & Networks Launched
seatec 2/2009