Cyprus has additional strengthened its ties with Royal Caribbean Group after the cruise ship ‘Navigator of the Seas’ was registered under the Cyprus flag, the Deputy Ministry of Shipping stated this week.
The 140,000-tonne vessel is the second ship from the group to hitch the Cyprus registry, following the registration of ‘Spectrum of the Seas’ in January 2023.
According to the ministry, the transfer displays Royal Caribbean’s continued dedication to Cyprus after its 2023 determination to set up a everlasting headquarters in Limassol, which serves as the centre of its transport actions in the japanese Mediterranean.
The ministry stated the newest registration reinforces confidence in the Cyprus flag and additional helps the island’s place as a dependable and aggressive transport centre.
Deputy Shipping Minister Marina Hadjimanolis thanked Royal Caribbean Group chairman and chief govt Jason Liberty, together with president Michael Bayley, for the group’s continued belief.
She additionally expressed gratitude to senior vice chairman Sean Treacy and director Christos Karavos, highlighting the “further strengthening of the cooperation” between Cyprus and the cruise large.
Finally, Hadjimanolis stated the improvement was a clear signal of confidence in Cypriot transport and the nation’s maritime coverage, which continues to develop whereas boosting competitiveness and worldwide presence.
