The Virgin Islands Port Authority (VIPA) met today with members of the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (F-CCA) to provide an update on the upcoming dredging of the Charlotte Amalie Harbor in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, and VIPA's proposal to increase its port dues. This project is scheduled to begin next year. VIPA Executive Director Carlton Dowe and other VIPA officials met with F-CCA Chief Executive Officer Michelle Paige, and executives from Carnival Cruise Line, MSC Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, and Royal Caribbean Group.
Executive Director Carlton Dowe stated that today's meeting held at the F-CCA’s headquarters in Miramar, FL was a productive dialogue between the Authority and key officials of the cruise lines that frequently visit the USVI. “The robust discussions had today were exceptionally positive. We plan to have several follow-up meetings to ensure open communication and strengthen the relationship between the Authority and the cruise lines represented by the F-CCA. We recognize the value of the industry to the territory and will continue transparent discussions with our cruise partners regarding all future developments concerning this project,” said Dowe.
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VIPA Officials met with members of the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association in Miramar, FL to discuss the Charlotte Amalie Harbor Dredging Project scheduled to start next year. From left to right are Paolo Mezzino, Director of Port Operations - North America and the Caribbean for MSC Cruises; Carlos Estrada, Director of Port Commercial Homeport Operations for Carnival Cruise Line; Ava Penn, VIPA Director of Financial Affairs; Michelle Paige Chief Executive Officer of the F-CCA; Carlton Dowe, VIPA Executive Director; Marie McKenzie, Senior Vice President of Government and Destination Affairs for Carnival Corporation; Willard John, VIPA Board Chairman; Joshua Carroll, Senior Vice President for Deployment, Destination Development and Port Services for Royal Caribbean Group (RCG); Vincent Frazer, VIPA Senior Staff Attorney; Bryan Attree, RCG Director of Worldwide Port Operations and Matthew Weintraub, Director of Port Development for Norwegian Cruise Lines.
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