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Mission statement

 

The strategic aims of CLIA Europe are:

1. To promote the interests of cruise operators with the EU institutions in all matters of shipping policy and ship operations
2. To promote cruising by the European public and encourage expansion of the European cruise market

 

To this end CLIA Europe will:

• Encourage high standards of operation and the provision of high quality and efficient shipping services.
• Strive for an EU regulatory environment that supports safe shipping operations and protection of the environment, and that recognises the international dimension of the sector and the roles played by IMO/ILO in particular.
• Work for the elimination of barriers to trade and for an EU regulatory environment that will foster the continued growth of the cruise sector in Europe.
• Raise the profile of the cruise sector with the EU Institutions in relation to its economic and social contribution to Europe.
• Promote cruising with the general public and the travel trade as a reliable, affordable and enjoyable holiday experience.
• Co-operate with the EU institutions and non-governmental organisations in the pursuit of these objectives.
• Anticipate whenever possible and respond wherever appropriate to policies and actions which conflict with the above.

 

Organisation

 

CLIA Europe is an independent, not for profit trade association funded by annual subscriptions from cruise line members and associate members.

The strategic direction of CLIA Europe is provided by the Board which comprises all cruise line members and which meets twice a year, while the Executive Committee provides high level management input into the day to day running of the association.

CLIA Europe Executive Committee:
 

• Manfredi Lefebvre d'Ovidio, Silversea Cruises and ECC Chairman
• Pierfrancesco Vago, MSC Cruises and ECC Vice-Chairman
• Dominic Paul, Royal Caribbean International
• David Dingle, Carnival UK
• Andy Stuart, Norwegian Cruise Line
• Michael Thamm, CEO Costa Group 

Issues of concern to CLIA Europe are dealt with through the following sub-committees:

• Environment: Chair - Tom Strang, Costa
• Labour Affairs: Chair - Tino Hensel, Aida
• Ports and Infrastructure: Chair - Neil Palomba, MSC Crociere
• Public Relations: Chair - Michele Andjel, Carnival UK
• Taxation: Chair – David Dingle, Carnival UK
• Tourism and Consumer Affairs: Chair - Maria Pittordis, Hill Dickinson LLP

 

CLIA Europe also works, inter alia, with ECSA, ESPO and ECTAA on European matters and internationally with CLIA, ICS and ISF. For specific regional issues CLIA Europe maintains close links with various bodies including the national shipowners associations of Europe, the Passenger Shipping Association and other bodies such as Cruise Baltic, Cruise Europe, and Med Cruise.