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Anglo-Eastern Enters Cruise Industry with CMI Acquisition

• March 28, 2023

Anglo-Eastern is entering the cruise market via acquisition, as the vessel management company has bought CMI (now Anglo-Eastern Cruise Management) and CMI Leisure (Anglo-Eastern Leisure Management). The companies currently provide services to 20 cruise ships and the goal is to grow that.

“Our fleet is diverse. We have full technical management for over 650 vessels, plus another 250 under crew management, covering all types and sizes of ships,” said Carsten Ostenfeldt, chief operating officer.

“Bulk carriers, container ships, tankers, gas carriers, heavy-lift vessels, ro-ro carriers, and more, but never cruise ships. It has long been our intention to enter the cruise industry, but the right opportunity never presented itself until now. When it did, we were delighted to take up the challenge, so that we can diversify our fleet and business, and grow into a new area where we see a lot of potential.

“Obviously, a cargo ship is not a luxury cruise ship, but our commitment to excellence transcends ship type and we have every confidence that we will bring the same high standards to managing cruise ships, with the benefit of a fresh perspective from outside the industry,” Ostenfeldt added.

Sanjay Sukhrani, president and CEO of Anglo-Eastern Cruise Management, said the scale coming in is key, with the company having 25 offices, 22,000 seafarers and 2,000 employees ashore. With that pipeline in place, expect the company to be a major player in crewing across the industry.

“Our economies of scale in procurement can be leverage,” he said, adding the company has a huge training center in Mumbai as well … training means better quality and a more satisfied customer and improves our value proposition.

“Cruise lines need to have a service provider that can manage assets safely and cost effectively,” he added, noting customers saw vessel management as a cost center.

“If you don’t have scale it’s hard to do that. Our training center in Mumbai would take $60 to $70 million to replicate, and that is cap-ex ship owners don’t want to do.”

At Anglo-Eastern Leisure Management, Dietmar Wertanzl, president and CEO, did not rule out further expansion beyond the niche and expedition markets.

“We have the infrastructure in place with the resources we can grow from,” he said. “They bring operational excellence and put some big horsepower behind us to create a bigger and stronger company together.”

The companies plan to offer an expanding a la-carte menu to cruise lines, ranging from full technical and hotel management to compliance help, crewing and more.

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Anglo-Eastern buys Miami-based cruise ship manager CMI

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Anglo-Eastern Univan Group has signed a letter of intent to buy Miami-based Cruise Management International, one of the largest third-party managers of expedition cruise ships.

Anglo-Eastern said in a media statement released on Wednesday that it had reached an agreement with the shareholders of CMI to buy over the entire share capital of the company, which will continue to be based in Miami.

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Anglo-Eastern planned aquisition of CMI and CMI Leisure Management

SunStone Maritime Group A/S announced that the shareholders of Cruise Management International (CMI) and CMI Leisure Management (CMIL), of which SunStone Maritime Group is one such shareholder, have signed a Letter of Intent with Anglo-Eastern Univan Group regarding the sale of CMI and CMIL to Anglo-Eastern.

The shareholders will sell 100% of the share capital of CMI and CMIL to Anglo-Eastern, combining CMI and CMIL's cruise ship management expertise with Anglo-Eastern's global capacity and reach. Anglo-Eastern is the world's largest provider of independent ship management services with the management of 650 vessels, more than 1,800 shore based staff, and 30,000 active seafarers.

The sale is expected to be finalized in July 2022, following the standard due diligence procedures. Cruise Management International and CMI Leisure Management will continue to operate from Miami, and no officers or crew will be moved from the SunStone fleet of vessels.

SunStone Maritime Group will continue to explore ways of improving their fleet and role as the leading tonnage provider to the expedition cruise industry and look forward to welcoming Anglo-Eastern as the technical and hotel manager of the SunStone Fleet.

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A uthentic. It was Merriam Webster's top searched word for 2023 and one that has dominated the travel vernacular in recent years. And while many would not necessarily associate the word with ocean cruising , the growth in popularity of small-ship cruises-particularly sailings with 500 guests or fewer-indicates that in the cruising world, passengers are seeking a more intimate, less crowded, and yes, arguably more authentic sailing experience.

Take expedition cruising , for example. As the number of adventure-focused ships and yachts has exploded in recent years, these cruises are no longer just about extreme voyages in polar regions. They are also about offering a deeper look into the culture, food, history, and environmental fragility of remote wonders of the world.

Although there isn't a huge number of new small ships being introduced, there are a few notable vessels that have either recently launched or are launching this year with a focus on the idea that smaller is not just better, but more sustainable, too. These new small-ship cruises bring with them some exciting and more immersive new itineraries to destinations both warm and wintry that have us ready to pack our bags and sail away.

Sea Cloud Cruises' "Sea Cloud Spirit"

• Suggested itinerary: Reset your mind and body on an eight-night sailing through Spain's Canary Islands and on to Morocco on a special cruise featuring experts in restorative health. Pricing starts at $4,895 per person.

What's more authentic-and sustainable-than setting sail on a tall ship where the sails are hoisted up each day by hand? Although not technically new (it was launched in 2021), the 136-passenger Sea Cloud Spirit and its two sister ships, Sea Cloud and Sea Cloud II , are upping their game in a push to introduce Sea Cloud Cruises' unique product to North American travelers. The German company has traditionally catered to German and British passengers. As part of its effort to expand its reach and appeal, Sea Cloud is adding wellness programs with daily onboard yoga and guest fitness gurus, in addition to special food- and wine-focused sailings with well-known chefs making appearances. Sea Cloud Spirit , the largest of the three-ship fleet with 69 cabins, was meticulously designed to pay homage to the original Sea Cloud , which was the world's largest private sailing yacht when Wall Street broker Edward Francis Hutton had it built in 1931 for his wife, Marjorie Merriweather Post.

The Sea Cloud Spirit combines the experience of decades of traditional seamanship with the modern-day luxuries of a private yacht. Cabins range from 172-square-foot single cabins to 300-square-foot balcony suites with soaking tubs. There's a large fitness center and spa, which has a steam room, sauna, and thermal area for two; indoor and outdoor lounges; and a main dining area, plus a more casual bistro. The action, however, is out on deck, where passengers can stargaze at night or simply gaze in awe at the impressive sails blowing in the wind.

Atlas Ocean Voyages' "World Navigator"

• Suggested itinerary: Go searching for Arctic wildlife on a 12-night cruise from Reykjavík, which sails along the eastern coast of Greenland and to Longyearbyen in the Svalbard archipelago, one of the world's northernmost inhabited areas and home to polar bears, reindeer, arctic foxes, and other Nordic wildlife. Pricing starts at $6,499 per person.

World Navigator , which sailed its maiden voyage in Antarctica this past November, is the third vessel to join the fleet of one of the newest players in small-ship expedition cruising, Atlas Ocean Voyages. The company's 100-cabin expedition yachts are almost identical and provide a hybrid of sorts between traditional expedition and luxury cruising. Cabins are spacious, almost all with balconies, desks, and seating areas. The bathrooms have glass-mosaic tiled showers with rain showerheads, wall jets, and even benches.

Everything on the ship-including the sauna with floor-to-ceiling windows-is designed to provide maximum views. The ships also have spacious pool decks with two hot tubs, a fitness center overlooking the sea, a spa, and water toys like kayaks and paddleboards. There's even extreme camping gear for those willing to brave an overnight under the stars in Antarctica. During North American winters, all three of Atlas's expedition yachts sail in Antarctica. With the addition of World Navigator , the company is launching more Arctic Circle cruises during the North American summers while also adding a host of new epicurean and cultural expeditions in South America, the Caribbean, the Mediterranean, and northern Europe this year.

Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection's "Ilma"

• Suggested itinerary: Spend a little extra time in port on a 10-day sailing from Barcelona to Lisbon, which has three overnight stays, in Palma de Mallorca and Malaga in Spain, and in Lisbon, Portugal, one of Europe's oldest cities. Pricing starts at $10,600 per person.

Another newcomer to luxury small-ship cruising is the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, which debuts its second ship, the Ilma , this year. With 224 suites, the ship is larger than the original Ritz-Carlton yacht, the 149-suite Evrima , which launched in October 2022. On the Ilma , all the suites will have private terraces, including a two-story suite with soaking tub; the coveted, 1,000-square-foot owner's suite has a private outdoor whirlpool. Even the smallest suites are not all that small, at 300 square feet, and come with a personal concierge and 24-hour room service. The yacht boasts what Ritz-Carlton says is the highest ratio of space per guest at sea.

And you can expect to find the same meticulous service standards that you would find at Ritz-Carlton resorts throughout the world as the line aims to impress hotel guests seeking a luxury hotel experience at sea. Onboard are five dining venues, including S.E.A., a European tasting experience designed by chef Sven Elverfeld of Aqua, the three Michelin-starred restaurant at the Ritz-Carlton in Wolfsburg, Germany; Talaat Nam, featuring Southeast Asian cuisine and a sushi bar; and Mistral, a casual come-as-you-are alfresco grill with a Mediterranean-inspired menu. Light bites are served at the marina at the aft of the ship, where you can also hop on a borrowed paddleboard. Oh, and did we mention there are two outdoor pools, too?