Anglo-Eastern Univan Group (Anglo-Eastern), a global leader in independent ship management services, is pleased to announce its membership in the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) as a Gold-level Maritime Executive Partner.
CLIA serves as the official trade association for the cruise industry and is the leading authority of the global cruise community. As a member of CLIA, Anglo-Eastern gains access to a wealth of industry expertise, market insights, and resources that will support the growth of its cruise management services. With the cruise industry continuing to grow responsibly in response to increasing demand for cruise holidays, this collaboration will help Anglo-Eastern and its clients stay ahead of evolving market trends, align with best practices, and foster stronger relationships with key cruise operators, suppliers, and stakeholders.
Dietmar Wertanzl, President & CEO at Anglo-Eastern Leisure Management (AELM), commented, “Joining CLIA represents a strategic alignment with our vision to expand Anglo-Eastern’s specialised ship management services for the cruise segment. With our 50+ years of maritime expertise, we look forward to both learning from and contributing to the development of best practices, sustainability initiatives, and innovative solutions that will shape the future of cruising.”
Frits van der Werff, Vice President of Commercial at Anglo-Eastern’s cruise and leisure division, added, “This partnership provides Anglo-Eastern with direct access to key decision-makers across the cruise industry and valuable market intelligence that will inform our service development. As cruise operators seek experienced partners who understand their unique operational challenges, our CLIA membership strengthens our ability to deliver tailored ship management solutions that enhance safety, efficiency, and guest experience.”
“CLIA is pleased to welcome Anglo-Eastern as a Gold-level Maritime Executive Partner,” said Carla Guilbaud, Vice President of Membership at CLIA. “Our Executive Partners play a vital role in the cruise industry ecosystem, and we look forward to Anglo-Eastern’s participation in our global community as we work together to support the continued growth and sustainability of cruising worldwide.”
Through CLIA’s extensive network, which includes the world’s leading cruise lines comprising 95% of global cruise passenger capacity, Anglo-Eastern will be well-positioned to strengthen its global presence in the cruise market, explore new partnerships, and continue providing world-class ship management services to cruise operators around the world.
