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Carnival Corporation & plc Announces Maritime Executive Changes Effective Feb. 1, 2025

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Monday, April 15, 2024

MIAMI, April 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world's largest cruise company, today announced that Vice Admiral William R. Burke (Ret.), Chief Maritime Officer for the company, has advised that he will be stepping down from the role effective February 1, 2025. At that time, Lars Ljoen, currently Chief Operations Officer for the company's flagship Carnival Cruise Line brand, will be promoted to Chief Maritime Officer of Carnival Corporation & plc, overseeing all aspects of maritime operations for the corporation and its portfolio of world-class cruise lines and reporting to Carnival Corporation & plc's Chief Executive Officer Josh Weinstein. Ljoen will also be responsible for strategic destination development and will oversee management of the company's owned and operated ports.

Key Points: 
  • ), Chief Maritime Officer for the company, has advised that he will be stepping down from the role effective February 1, 2025.
  • At that time, Lars Ljoen, currently Chief Operations Officer for the company's flagship Carnival Cruise Line brand, will be promoted to Chief Maritime Officer of Carnival Corporation & plc, overseeing all aspects of maritime operations for the corporation and its portfolio of world-class cruise lines and reporting to Carnival Corporation & plc's Chief Executive Officer Josh Weinstein.
  • Ljoen will also be responsible for strategic destination development and will oversee management of the company's owned and operated ports.
  • Overseeing the company's maritime operations around the world, Burke has reshaped the company's maritime policy, maritime standards, shipbuilding, training including CSMART, medical, maritime asset strategy, and technical research and development.

Carnival Corporation & plc Announces Maritime Executive Changes Effective Feb. 1, 2025

Retrieved on: 
Monday, April 15, 2024

MIAMI, April 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world's largest cruise company, today announced that Vice Admiral William R. Burke (Ret.), Chief Maritime Officer for the company, has advised that he will be stepping down from the role effective February 1, 2025. At that time, Lars Ljoen, currently Chief Operations Officer for the company's flagship Carnival Cruise Line brand, will be promoted to Chief Maritime Officer of Carnival Corporation & plc, overseeing all aspects of maritime operations for the corporation and its portfolio of world-class cruise lines and reporting to Carnival Corporation & plc's Chief Executive Officer Josh Weinstein. Ljoen will also be responsible for strategic destination development and will oversee management of the company's owned and operated ports.

Key Points: 
  • ), Chief Maritime Officer for the company, has advised that he will be stepping down from the role effective February 1, 2025.
  • At that time, Lars Ljoen, currently Chief Operations Officer for the company's flagship Carnival Cruise Line brand, will be promoted to Chief Maritime Officer of Carnival Corporation & plc, overseeing all aspects of maritime operations for the corporation and its portfolio of world-class cruise lines and reporting to Carnival Corporation & plc's Chief Executive Officer Josh Weinstein.
  • Ljoen will also be responsible for strategic destination development and will oversee management of the company's owned and operated ports.
  • Overseeing the company's maritime operations around the world, Burke has reshaped the company's maritime policy, maritime standards, shipbuilding, training including CSMART, medical, maritime asset strategy, and technical research and development.

Orbotic Systems reveals technology to clean-up space junk

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Friday, July 15, 2022

LOS ANGELES, July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Orbotic Systems today announced the successful launch of the De-orbit Drag Device (D3) aboard SpaceX Falcon 9 mission CRS-25. Developed in conjunction with NASA and University of Florida, the D3 can maneuver and de-orbit a satellite without dangerous rocket fuel. This major milestone for Orbotic Systems will provide an inexpensive de-orbiting and maneuvering solution for satellites. Removing dead satellites at the end of their mission is critical to keeping space clean and safe for everyone.

Key Points: 
  • This major milestone for Orbotic Systems will provide an inexpensive de-orbiting and maneuvering solution for satellites.
  • "The D3 is game changing technology enabling satellites to avoid debris, maneuver without propellant, and de-orbit at the end of their mission," says Erik T. Long, CEO at Orbotic Systems.
  • To learn more about the D3, visit our website at https://orboticsystems.com or e-mail us at [email protected]
    About Orbotic Systems: Orbotic Systems was formed to address the growing threat of space debris.
  • The goal of Orbotic Systems is to safely advance human progress in space with innovative business methods and new technology.

Primus Aerospace Acquires Raloid Corporation

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022

Primus Aerospace (Primus), a provider of highly complex, machined components and assembly solutions to the aerospace, defense, and space industry, sponsored by Angeles Equity Partners, LLC (Angeles), today announced the acquisition of Raloid Corporation (Raloid).

Key Points: 
  • Primus Aerospace (Primus), a provider of highly complex, machined components and assembly solutions to the aerospace, defense, and space industry, sponsored by Angeles Equity Partners, LLC (Angeles), today announced the acquisition of Raloid Corporation (Raloid).
  • Raloids legacy of performance and capabilities make it an ideal addition to Primus, said Nick McGrath , CFO of Primus Aerospace.
  • I am confident that Raloid will help position Primus Aerospace for accelerated growth in support of our nations highest defense priorities.
  • Learn more online at http://www.raloid.com
    Founded in 1998, Primus Aerospace produces complex machined components and integrated assemblies for the aerospace national defense and space sectors.