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lapting
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posted 04-18-2000 10:28 AM      Profile for lapting     Send New Private Message      Edit/Delete Post  Reply With Quote 
Star's Megastar Capricorn with 100 passengers and 100 crews to set sail in Dubai for a new cruise market! She features pax to crew ratio 1:1 !!!
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Eric Cruises
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posted 04-19-2000 12:01 AM      Profile for Eric Cruises   Author's Homepage   Email Eric Cruises   Send New Private Message      Edit/Delete Post  Reply With Quote 
Yes,go work from Star!! They start to open middle Asia's market ! GO ON!!!

Here is the news cut from www.starcruises.my/star5.html
--------------------------------------------- STAR CRUISES TO POSITION MEGASTAR CAPRICORN IN DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Star Cruises with NCL, "The First Global Cruise Line" and "The Leading Cruise Line in Asia-Pacific", Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing, Government of Dubai and Dubai Ports Authority, in a joint press release, are pleased to announce the positioning of the 100-passenger all-suite luxurious MegaStar Capricorn in Dubai on April 18th, 2000. MegaStar Capricorn will be marketed in the Middle East with the tagline "The Only Cruise Ship in the Arabian Gulf".

MegaStar Capricorn will be customised for the Arabian market with international and Arabian cuisine, music and entertainment, amongst others. Signage and announcements on the ship will be both in Arabic and English. A prayer room is provided and compasses placed in all cabins for the guests to use for their daily prayers. The customisation of services onboard MegaStar Capricorn follows Star Cruises' philosophy of ensuring that its ship positioned in each port is suitable for the local market in addition to international passengers.

"We welcome Star Cruises' decision to homeport a cruise ship in Dubai. It will add attraction to Dubai, which is the premium holiday destination in the Middle East," said Mr. Khalid. A. bin Sulayem, Director General, Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing, Government of Dubai. "Star Cruises will make about 200 calls a year carrying about 20,000 passengers. This will increase the number of cruise passengers to Dubai by 200% over the 9,000 passengers received in 1999," he added.

Star Cruises plans to increase capacity in the Arabian Gulf by positioning a 700-passenger cruise ship by November this year for year-round cruising. The homeporting of this ship in Dubai will complement the Government of Dubai's plan to build the new 3,300 sq. m. world-class Dubai Cruise Terminal at Port Rashid which will have a berth length of 335m.

"Dubai is internationally well-known as a trading centre and port for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). The positioning of MegaStar Capricorn in Dubai will spur the development of Dubai as an international cruise tourism hub, complementing further its status as a leading tourism destination in the Middle East," said Sultan Sulayem, Director General of Dubai Ports Authority. "The completion of the purpose-built cruise-passenger-dedicated terminal will ensure a seamless and comfortable cruise experience for all cruisers utilising the terminal," he added.

Star Cruises has been evaluating the Middle East cruise market for some time. Star Cruises is the first cruise line to acknowledge the Middle East as an important source market by showcasing the 76,800-grt SuperStar Virgo last year in Alexandria, Egypt during her maiden voyage to Singapore, the first cruise line ever to do so in the Middle East.

"The year-round positioning of MegaStar Capricorn in Dubai is a realisation of our medium-term plan to cover West Asia after having ships positioned in North, East and South East Asia. The coverage of West Asia reinforces Star Cruises as "The Leading Cruise Line in Asia-Pacific"," says Dato KT Lim, Chairman of Star Cruises. "Our presence in Dubai will bring greater exposure to Star Cruises in the Middle East. Besides selling the MegaStar Capricorn cruises in the Arabian Gulf, the Dubai office will also develop first-time cruisers from the Middle East to cruise elsewhere with Star Cruises in the Asia-Pacific region," he added further.

"The Arabian Gulf's ideal climate and sea conditions will enable Star Cruises to position ships year-round. We are very impressed and encouraged by the initiative and foresight of the Dubai Government to develop an international cruise terminal. It will certainly transform Dubai to become the pre-eminent cruise hub in the Arabian Gulf," said Mr. Colin Au, President and Chief Executive of Star Cruises following the signing of the homeporting agreement reached between Star Cruises, Government of Dubai, Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing and Dubai Ports Authority on April 18th, 2000.

Star Cruises has also appointed Seamaster Shipping Agencies (LLC) to facilitate all shipping arrangements in Dubai. "We are very pleased and proud to be appointed as the shipping agency for Star Cruises to help them develop the cruise market in the Arabian Gulf," said Mr. Ali Mohd. Bujsaim, Director of Seamaster Shipping Agencies (LLC).

MegaStar Capricorn will cruise between Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sir Bani Yas in the first two months of operation. Sir Bani Yas island is privately owned by the Royal Family of Abu Dhabi and has been developed into an open wildlife park with thousands of protected animals. Star Cruises is privileged to be the first cruise line to be granted permission to bring cruise passengers to the island on a regular itinerary. More exotic ports in Oman and the Arabian Gulf will be added in the next few months.

MORE ABOUT MEGASTAR CAPRICORN
The luxurious all-suite 4,200-grt MegaStar Capricorn measures 90.6m in length and has a passenger capacity of 100 passengers and 100 crew. She has contemporary mega-yacht looks and handsome styling. There is a teak wrap-around promenade deck, open decks and sunbathing space. The water sports facilities include an aft platform, sailfish, snorkel equipment and Zodiacs.

All the suites have ocean view with 12 of them having private balconies. The spacious suites of minimum 20 to 29 square meter size combine highly-polished rosewood paneling with mirrors and hand-crafted Italian furniture, lighted walk-in closets, three-sided vanity mirrors, television, VCR unit and refrigerator.

MegaStar Capricorn is the epitome of luxury with exquisite furnishings, high service level with one crew for each guest, well-appointed accommodation and pampering service. She also features a swimming pool, one-seating dining room, lounge, book and video library and elegant interior design with polished wood-finish everywhere.

MORE ABOUT DUBAI
Dubai is the commercial hub of the Gulf Cooperation Council ("GCC") with a combined population of 30 million and is known as one of the best international air hubs and a duty-free shopping haven. Dubai has a rich history and culture and has the best tourist infrastructure and hotels in the Arabian Gulf.

Since 1997, the Government of United Arab Emirates has been actively promoting Dubai as an international cruise hub. To realise this aspiration, a temporary passenger terminal measuring 800-sq. m. has just been completed this year for the arrival of MegaStar Capricorn. A brand new international class terminal with a 335m berth is being constructed for the arrival of the 700-passenger cruise ship.

Dubai has witnessed rapid growth. In 1991, only one cruise ship called at its port. The number increased to less than 15 calls in 1997 and swelled further to 26 calls with a passenger throughput of 9,600 in 1999. With MegaStar Capricorn positioned in Dubai, the number of cruise ship calls will increase to about 200 resulting in about 30,000 cruise passengers in 2000. This will increase many-fold in 2001 with the arrival of the 700-passenger cruise ship in November of this year to be positioned on a year-round basis.

MORE ABOUT STAR CRUISES
Following the acquisition of NCL Holdings this year, Star Cruises became "The First Global Cruise Line" in addition to "The Leading Cruise Line in Asia-Pacific" with a fleet of 20 ships and over 21,000 lower berths. Star Cruises with NCL is the joint-third largest cruise line in the world. By 2004, with the five ships currently on order, Star Cruises with NCL will have 25 vessels with about 35,000 lower berths.

Star Cruises also has one of the youngest and most modern cruise fleets in the world with the highest safety standards. Star Cruises is the only cruise line to own a US$5 million world-class ship simulator in its operational headquarters in Malaysia and together with the Danish Maritime Institute, train all Star Cruises' officers in addition to a further 500 officers for Maersk Sealand and other shipping lines each year. Star Cruises is the winner of the Third Annual "Salute to Youth and Training 2000" awarded by Lloyd's List and International Maritime Industry in London in March, 2000.

Presently, Star Cruises' 12 ships are based throughout Asia-Pacific with Singapore, Port Klang (Malaysia), Phuket, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Taipei, Kobe, Fukuoka, Pusan and Dubai as ports of embarkation. Star Cruises? award-winning fleet has the best services afloat with the highest crew-to-passenger ratio reflecting the high standards of the hospitality industry in Asia-Pacific.

Star Cruises has offices in Asia (China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan and Thailand); Australia (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth), Europe (Austria, Germany, Sweden and United Kingdom) and the United States of America. With a number of branches in some countries such as China, India and Australia, Star Cruises is represented in 25 locations worldwide.

The NCL group operates a fleet of eight ships under two brands. Norwegian Cruise Line, with six ships, offers mainstream cruises in the Caribbean, Alaska, Europe, Bermuda, and the Exotics. Orient Line, with two ships, offers destination-oriented cruises in Europe in the summer months and worldwide, as far as Antarctica, in the fall-through-spring. Both NCL and Orient Lines market primarily in North America but also extensively in the UK, Europe, South America, and Asia.



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Will
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posted 04-19-2000 10:01 AM      Profile for Will   Email Will   Send New Private Message      Edit/Delete Post  Reply With Quote 
I hope Star has thought about the security and stability of the region.

The Megastar Capricorn looks like a very cluttered little boat.


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Peter P
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posted 04-19-2000 01:14 PM      Profile for Peter P     Send New Private Message      Edit/Delete Post  Reply With Quote 
Dubai is very safe area, much safer than Miami

Dubai is also popular destination for European ppl.


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KruzinKat
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posted 04-19-2000 06:06 PM      Profile for KruzinKat   Email KruzinKat   Send New Private Message      Edit/Delete Post  Reply With Quote 
Boy - has my perception of "big" been changed! She looks like someone's yacht instead of a cruise ship. If there are "only" 100 passengers, can it really be a ship?
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Eric Cruises
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posted 04-20-2000 02:35 AM      Profile for Eric Cruises   Author's Homepage   Email Eric Cruises   Send New Private Message      Edit/Delete Post  Reply With Quote 
Star Cruises will not posit MEGASTAR CAPRICORN in Dubai for a long time. Because MEGASTAR CAPRICORN is "MEGASTAR - series". Thats means only for VIP private charter. So she will return to Singapore later, Norwegian Star (maybe renamed as SUPERSTAR _____ later) will go to Dubai in Nov.

Here is more detial about MegaStar Capricorn and Sagittarius.

STAR CRUISES
MEGASTAR CAPRICORN / SAGITTARIUS

SHIP'S INFORMATION

SHIP : MEGASTAR CAPRICORN
MEGASTAR SAGITTARIUS
PASSENGERS : 112
CREW : 115
GROSS TONNAGE : 4,280 appox.
LENGTH : 90.6 m
WIDTH : 15.3 m
CRUISING SPEED : 15 knots
MAXIMUM SPEED : 15 knots
STABIZERS : 2
BOW THRUSTER : 1
REGISTRY : Panama
FIRST LAUNCH : 1991(formly Sun Viva II )
1991(formly Sun Viva I )
ENTER SERVICE : April 18, 2000
April 27, 2000
FULL SATLLIE NAVIGATION SYSTEM


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lebelty
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posted 06-07-2004 05:55 PM      Profile for lebelty   Email lebelty   Send New Private Message      Edit/Delete Post  Reply With Quote 
What ever happened to this???

Do anyone of you guys think that STAR will return to the area?
Or anyother crusie line?

Tyler

[ 06-07-2004: Message edited by: lebelty ]


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lebelty
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posted 06-07-2004 08:28 PM      Profile for lebelty   Email lebelty   Send New Private Message      Edit/Delete Post  Reply With Quote 
Forget the first question, i found the answer:
quote:
STAR CRUISES REPOSITIONS MEGASTAR CAPRICORN TO PORT KLANG, MALAYSIA
Star Cruises, "The Leading Cruise Line in Asia-Pacific", wishes to announce the repositioning of the 4,200-grt, 42-cabin MegaStar Capricorn from Dubai to Port Klang, Malaysia with effect from July 14th, 2000. The MegaStar Capricorn has been plying the Arabian Gulf offering short cruises from her homeport in Dubai.
The redeployment of MegaStar Capricorn to Port Klang follows her recent sale as well as that of her sister ship, the MegaStar Sagittarius, and their eventual delivery to their new owners.
Star Cruises has established an office in Dubai. It serves as the regional sales and marketing office in the Arabian Gulf to promote fly/cruise packages for both Star Cruises and NCL ships positioned throughout the world.
The Gulf Cooperation Council "GCC", with a population of over 30 million enjoys one of the highest per capita income in the world. Dubai, being the commercial centre of the GCC has the potential to develop into a cruise hub for bigger luxury vessels with a greater variety of onboard facilities offering multi-destination itineraries.


from Here

But this sparks another question: Why didnt Star replace the MegaStar Sagittarius when they sould her? And why didnt Star add that 700 passenger ship like they said they would in one of the obove articles?

Thanks
tyler


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Waynaro
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posted 06-08-2004 10:34 PM      Profile for Waynaro   Email Waynaro   Send New Private Message      Edit/Delete Post  Reply With Quote 
quote:
Originally posted by lebelty:
But this sparks another question: Why didnt Star replace the MegaStar Sagittarius when they sould her? And why didnt Star add that 700 passenger ship like they said they would in one of the obove articles?

Tyler, probably the market and demand wasn't great enough. The 700 passengers ships was probably the SUPERSTAR SAGITTARIUS...former SUN VIKING.....now OMAR III

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quote:
Originally posted by Keitaro:

The 700 passengers ships was probably the SUPERSTAR SAGITTARIUS

SuperStar Aries supposed to sail in November 2000.

However She sailed to Pusan, Cheju and Nagasaki out of Fukuoka in winter 2000/1.

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