http://www.singaporesights.com/sight/new-international-cruise-terminal-marina-south
Singapore’s international cruise infrastructure will
double in capacity by the year 2010 when the new International Cruise Terminal at Marina South becomes operational.
The two berths at the new facility will be able to accommodate the largest ships both currently in service as well as on the order books with a capacity of 5,400 (the Genesis-class ships),
complementing the current two berths at the Singapore Cruise Centre at HarbourFront. Both terminals are only a 10- to 15-minute drive from each other.
Mr Lim Neo Chian, Deputy Chairman and Chief Executive of the Singapore Tourism Board (STB), shared these details at a media conference at the Seatrade Cruise Shipping Convention 2008 in Miami, USA today. The Singapore government first announced the decision to proceed with building the new terminal on 31 January 2008, to boost the city-state’s cruise facilities and infrastructure to accommodate the new generation of larger cruise ships.
Mr Lim said that the new terminal will comply with the requirements under the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS), as the Singapore Cruise Centre does currently. Both facilities will also significantly increase Singapore’s cruise passenger handling capacity and help to meet
Singapore’s target of achieving 1.6 million cruise passenger throughput1 by 2015. Last year, Singapore Cruise Centre reported a cruise passenger throughput of over 943,000 in 2007, an increase of more than 10 per cent over the 857,000 passenger throughput achieved in 2006.
Key Features of International Cruise Terminal
The planned International Cruise Terminal will be located at Marina South, which has deep waters, a large turning basin and no height restrictions, enabling it to accommodate the largest cruise ships being built now. The facility will be able to berth ships of up to 220,000 GRT and measuring up to 360m (1,181 feet) in length with a draft of up to 11.5m (37.73 feet). They will be served by a terminal building designed to ensure efficient operations and a seamless visitor experience. Ancillary commercial services are envisaged to also be provided within the terminal building. The development will be served by a network of roads and a future link to the underground rail transport system. Cruise passengers can look forward to easy access and seamless connection to other parts of Singapore, including the Changi International Airport which is a 20-minute drive away.
Singapore: Cruise Hub of Asia
The enhanced cruise infrastructure will allow Singapore to capitalise on the global and Asian market growth of the cruise industry. The Ocean Shipping Consultants has projected that
Asia (Greater China, South Korea, Japan and Southeast Asia) can expect a
44 per cent growth in cruise passengers from 1.07 million in 2005 to 1.54 million by 2010.
By 2015, the number of Asian cruise passengers is expected to hit 2.02 million, an
88.79 per cent growth over 2005.
Recognising this growth potential, cruise operators are offering a wide range of itineraries within Asia. Leveraging on Singapore’s strategic location between major international maritime routes, and its excellent air connectivity to more than 190 destinations in 60 countries worldwide, a number of cruise companies have chosen to base themselves in Singapore to strengthen their Asian presence. Several of the world’s top cruise lines, such as
Star Cruises,
Royal Caribbean International , Costa Cruises, P&O Princess and Silversea Cruises have made Singapore the homeport or marquee port for their Asian ship deployments. RCI and Silversea Cruises also opened offices in Singapore last year to play a more significant role in Asia.
In addition, Singapore will be port-of-call for a host of ships in 2008, including Cunard’s Queen Victoria on her maiden world cruise, and ships from Princess Cruises, P&O, Oceania Cruises, Holland America Line and Crystal Cruises.
Complementing Marina Bay’s Necklace of Attractions
The International Cruise Terminal will be easily accessible to Marina Bay, Singapore’s new Downtown and financial services hub, and its necklace of attractions. The S$240 million (US$144 million) 165-metre (541.34 feet) tall
Singapore Flyer , the world’s largest observation wheel that opened this month, offers panaromic views of Marina Bay and the Singapore city skyline, as well as a complete leisure experience with its supporting retail, dining, and live entertainment options. The circuit for the inaugural
2008 FORMULA 1 SingTel Singapore Grand Prix will be the venue for the world’s first Formula One™ night race and Asia’s first street race on the Formula One™ calendar on 28 September 2008. The S$5 billion (US$3 billion) Marina Bay Sands Integrated Resort, developed by Las Vegas Sands Corporation, will house Singapore’s first casino, extensive convention facilities, three hotel towers, and world-class retail, dining and entertainment when it opens in 2009. Singapore’s first reservoir in the city will offer a new recreational and lifestyle attraction when the Marina Barrage is fully operational in 2009. The first phase of the 101-hectare (249.6 acres)
Gardens by the Bay in the heart of the city will also be completed in 2010, and feature waterfront gardens, green sanctuaries and scenic settings. In early 2010, the
Resorts World at Sentosa Integrated Resort will open. Developed by Genting International at over S$6 billion (US$3.6 billion), it will comprise Universal Studios Singapore®, the theme park’s only Southeast Asia facility, six themed hotels, the world’s largest marine life park, a maritime museum, convention facilities as well as various retail, dining, spa, entertainment and gaming options.
With these developments and the targeted completion of the International Cruise Terminal, Mr Lim said that
2010 is shaping up to be a banner year for tourism for Singapore, and for cruise in particular. They will help Singapore achieve its
targets of 17 million visitor arrivals and S$30 billion in tourism receipts by the year 2015.
It is common for range trading between USD. 0.14 to USD. 0.23, I suppose.
pharoah88 ( Date: 21-Apr-2010 11:37) Posted:
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Singapore Cruise Centre
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Passport stamps from the cruiseship centre and ferry terminal.
The
Singapore Cruise Centre (
abbrev:
SCC;
Chinese: 新加坡邮轮中心) is a
cruise terminal located in the south of
Singapore in the vicinity of
HarbourFront and in
Keppel Harbour. Built in 1991 by the then Port of Singapore Authority and upgraded in 1998 by
Port of Singapore Authority, it comprises two terminals, namely the International Passenger Terminal (IPT), and the Regional
Ferry Terminal (RFT). The
Singapore Cruise Centre Pte Ltd took over management of the centre on 1 April 2003 when PSA Corporation divested its non-core businesses.
Today, the centre handles a throughput of over 7 million cruise and ferry passengers a year, of which about 950,000 are cruise passengers.
[edit] Facilities
The RFT has six berths and caters to maritime traffic to the nearby destinations of
Batam and the
Karimun Islands of
Indonesia, namely
Tanjung Balai.
The IPT handles international
cruise ships, and has two berths of 310 metres and 270 metres with a height limit of 52 metres. With a draft of 12 metres, it can handle most of the largest cruise ships in operation today. It underwent an upgrade in 2005 to improve on its passenger handling facilities.
[edit] Expansion
The existing terminals at HarbourFront were renovated in 2008 to optimize the use of available space. The entire level 2 is a restricted area, for the exclusive use of cruise and ferry passengers who have cleared immigration and security. Within this area, there are new and more exciting retail and F&B outlets. There are ample seats within this restricted area and features to please the five senses (i.e. calming water, music, greenery/landscape, cooler airflow etc) for greater passenger comfort. The re-configuration enabled a smoother processes and passengers have a more stress-free and seamless travel.
Weddnesday: 14 APRIL 2010 CLOSING
6,746,000 USD0.215 +USD0.005
USD0.210 35,000
USD0.215 6,711,000 (6,511,000 BfS)
XTRA STRONG underCurrent USD0.215
VALUE SAGE RAIDED
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14:30:50 USD0.215 2,500,000 BfS
Tuesday: 13 APRIL 2010 CLOSING
4,577,000 USD0.210 -USD0.005
USD0.210 997,000
USD0.215 3,580,000 (3,204,000 BfS)
16:42:44 USD0.210 700,000 StB
15:57:09 USD0.215 918,000 BfS
STRONG underCurrent USD0.215
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Hulumas ( Date: 12-Apr-2010 23:35) Posted:
Awaiting price to break
pharoah88 ( Date: 12-Apr-2010 19:20) Posted:
influenced by HKEX's negative sentiment
nOboy is SELLING at USD0.210
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