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P&O Cruises honours home port of Southampton in plaque exchange and blessing ceremony:
P&O Cruises honoured the City of Southampton today in a traditional plaque exchange ceremony on board its newest ship Iona attended by many of the region’s dignitaries.
Southampton has been the home port for P&O Cruises for many decades and the company expressed pride in its association with the city in an event which was the tenth of its kind this century.
Joining Carnival UK president Simon Palethorpe and P&O Cruises President Paul Ludlow were Deputy Lieutenant Tom Floyd; High Sheriff of Hampshire Phillip Sykes; Mayor of Southampton Councillor Alex Houghton; MP for Southampton & Itchen Royston Smith; Southampton City Council Leader Councillor Dan Fitzhenry and ABP Director of Port Services Alastair Welch.
P&O Cruises President Paul Ludlow said:
“This is a very special day for us, for Iona and for Southampton. P&O Cruises, as well as our sister brands of Cunard and Princess Cruises, are a vital part of the economy and community in the region. Each time a ship comes into port it contributes over £2million to the local economy – from the taxi drivers, stevedores and hundreds of local producers, suppliers and growers. The last 18 months have had a devastating impact upon them all and we are now so proud and pleased that once again we have two ships sailing to support this network of regional businesses.
“Iona is Britain’s largest, greenest and most innovative ship – wholly powered by liquefied natural gas which virtually eliminates air emissions. There are 30 places to eat and drink and the ship is designed to provide the ultimate in relaxation, contemporary entertainment and be the source of restorative and individual holidays.”
Iona’s Master, Captain Wesley Dunlop exchanged plaques with Mayor Alex Houghton and with ABP and said: “These exchanges are a visible sign of an important connection - one between a ship and her home port. And like us, all ships
P&O Cruises honoured the City of Southampton today in a traditional plaque exchange ceremony on board its newest ship Iona attended by many of the region’s dignitaries.
Southampton has been the home port for P&O Cruises for many decades and the company expressed pride in its association with the city in an event which was the tenth of its kind this century.
Joining Carnival UK president Simon Palethorpe and P&O Cruises President Paul Ludlow were Deputy Lieutenant Tom Floyd; High Sheriff of Hampshire Phillip Sykes; Mayor of Southampton Councillor Alex Houghton; MP for Southampton & Itchen Royston Smith; Southampton City Council Leader Councillor Dan Fitzhenry and ABP Director of Port Services Alastair Welch.
P&O Cruises President Paul Ludlow said:
“This is a very special day for us, for Iona and for Southampton. P&O Cruises, as well as our sister brands of Cunard and Princess Cruises, are a vital part of the economy and community in the region. Each time a ship comes into port it contributes over £2million to the local economy – from the taxi drivers, stevedores and hundreds of local producers, suppliers and growers. The last 18 months have had a devastating impact upon them all and we are now so proud and pleased that once again we have two ships sailing to support this network of regional businesses.
“Iona is Britain’s largest, greenest and most innovative ship – wholly powered by liquefied natural gas which virtually eliminates air emissions. There are 30 places to eat and drink and the ship is designed to provide the ultimate in relaxation, contemporary entertainment and be the source of restorative and individual holidays.”
Iona’s Master, Captain Wesley Dunlop exchanged plaques with Mayor Alex Houghton and with ABP and said: “These exchanges are a visible sign of an important connection - one between a ship and her home port. And like us, all ships
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