Monday, May 21, 2007

Royal Names Female Cruise Ship Captain

Royal Caribbean Cruises recently announced the appointment of Karin Stahre-Janson to the position of captain on the Monarch of the Seas. Ms Stahre-Janson is the first female captain on the company’s fleet and the first in the whole cruise industry to take the command of a major ship.

Adam Goldstein, president of Royal Caribbean Cruises, said: "This is historic news - for our company and the entire cruise industry - and a tremendous inspiration for women in any line of work, particularly a maritime career."Captain Stahre-Johnson was previously staff captain on the company’s Brilliance, Serenade and Majesty of the Seas vessels.

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