Richard Pruitt, a highly respected and seasoned cruise industry professional, has been named vice president, environmental operations at Miami-based Carnival Cruise Line effective November 20, 2017. He will report to Mark Jackson, senior vice president, technical operations, for Carnival Cruise Line.
As vice president of environmental operations, Pruitt will be focused on further strengthening and expanding the company’s shipboard and shoreside environmental programs and practices.
“Rich is extremely well respected in the industry and we’re thrilled to gain his exceptional knowledge, expertise and leadership,” said Jackson. “We look forward to tapping into …

SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (September 16, 2011) — As Princess Cruises prepares for its ships to return to Fort Lauderdale for its fall Caribbean season, the line has recognized Port Everglades as its “2010 Port of the Year,” a global award that is based on several criteria including passenger satisfaction surveys, facilities and operational efficiencies. Steve Nielsen, vice president of Caribbean and Atlantic shore operations for Princess Cruises, presented the award to Broward County Mayor Sue Gunz…
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SOUTHAMPTON, UK (June 13, 2013) – In a spectacular ceremony today in Southampton, Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge named the new ship Royal Princess when she released a bottle of champagne that smashed against its hull.Standing on the naming platform with the ship’s Captain Tony Draper, The Duchess pronounced, “I name this ship Royal Princess. May God bless her and all who sail in her.” She then cut the rope that sent a giant Nebuchadnezzar-size bottle of Moët & Chandon champagne …
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Princess Fiona names world’s largest cruise ship, Allure of the Seas
The animated DreamWorks character from the Shrek movies appeared on screen in 3-D during the naming ceremony.
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