THE COMPANY
Following several years of unprecedented growth, MSC Cruises boasts the most modern cruise fleet in the world, with 10 ships currently in operation and another scheduled for delivery in 2010. At this point, the company will be carrying 1.2 million passengers per year. MSC Cruises is a leader in the Mediterranean cruise market, sailing in the region throughout the year, as well as offering a wide range of seasonal itineraries in Northern Europe, the Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean, North America and Canada, South America, the Indian Ocean, South and West Africa. The company is entirely European-owned. It employs 12,000 staff around the world and has offices in 42 countries.
North American Headquarters:
MSC Cruises (USA) Inc.
6750 N. Andrews Ave.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
P. 954.772.6262
F: 908.605.2600
Reservations: 800.666.9333
www.MSCCruisesUSA.com
Key Executives
Richard Sasso | President and CEO
Neil Palomba | Chief Operating Officer
James Henwood | Sr. VP, Passenger Services
Gail Nicolaus | Director, Marketing & Public Relations
Karen Stamps | Director, Field Sales
Nicola Iannone | Director, National Accounts
Frieda Laganiere | Director, Passenger services
Lucy Schnorrbusch | Director, Sales Support
Nicola Gargiulo | Director, Yield Management, Inventory & Pricing
Susan Ferluga | Manager, Group Department
Maggalie Cassidy | Manager, Reservations
THE FLEET
MSC Cruises has the most modern fleet in the world with ten ships: MSC Splendida and MSC Fantasia (the largest ships built for a European ship owner), MSC Poesia, MSC Orchestra, MSC Musica, MSC Sinfonia, MSC Armonia, MSC Opera, MSC Lirica and MSC Melody. The fleet cruises year round in the Mediterranean and seasonally in Northern Europe, the Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean, North America and Canada, South America, the Indian Ocean, South and West Africa. MSC Magnifica launches in 2010. MSC Cruises is the only company in the world to receive the “6 Golden Pearls” award from the Bureau Veritas in recognition of its high level of quality management and environmental protection. As a family-friendly cruise line, MSC Cruises cares about children and in providing a lasting and positive impact in the lives of those kids in need. It recently forged a three-year, million-dollar partnership with UNICEF to fund a community project in Brazil while increasing awareness of this cause onboard its ships.
THE MSC EXPERIENCE
MSC Cruises is proud of its Italian heritage,which is reflected in the company's reputation for sophisticated design and outstanding hospitality. Innovations in both exterior and interior designs for the MSC Cruises fleet have earned prestigious awards for naval architects De Jorio Design International.
The gourmet dining experience on board combines Italian regional specialties with the best of Mediterranean and international cuisine. In the fields of service and comfort, MSC Cruises is continuing to set new standards in luxury cruising. Groundbreaking initiatives include the MSC AureaSpa, a lavish Balinese wellness centre, and the MSC Yacht Club,an exclusive area on the company's two flagships offering elegant suites with a round-the-clock butler service and numerous other privileges.
RESPECTING PEOPLE AND THE PLANET
MSC Cruises believes that global leadership brings increased responsibility towards the physical and human environments in which the company operates. Its commitment to safeguarding the marine ecosystem, as well as protecting the health and safety of its passengers and staff, has earned numerous awards and certifications.
International certification body Bureau Veritasearned MSC Cruises the honor of being the first company to receive '6 Golden Pearls' for environmental care. This unique award comprises Cleanship 2 Class notation for advanced air, water and waste treatment systems, as well as ISO 14001 certification (for environmental management), ISO 22000 (for food safety) and OHSAS 18001 (for occupational health and safety).
With new flagship MSC Splendida, the company has also successfully met the exacting standards required by Bureau Veritas' voluntary Energy Efficient Design scheme.
Other official recognitions include the Green Planet Award (for eco-friendly facilities), the CIAL award (for aluminium recycling) and ISO 9001:2000 certification (for quality management). MSC Cruises was one of the first signatories of the Venice Blue Flag agreement to reduce emissions in the Venice Lagoon.
Embracing the philosophy of Corporate Social Responsibility still further, MSC Cruises has launched an important partnership with UNICEF, the United Nations Children's Fund. Announced in July 2009, the project will benefit disadvantaged children and adolescents in 127 vulnerable urban communities in Brazil by helping to ensure that they receive a proper education.
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