Press release - 10 September 2007 10:00

Ipswich IP8 Site Acquisition by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

The proposed new building for Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines will adopt a totally ‘green’ approach with features such as a ‘grass’ roof, solar reflective glazing windows, and a ground source heat exchange system amongst the innovative schemes included in the planning application.

Mike Rodwell, Managing Director of Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, said: “The purchase of this land is the first step in what can be described as a new era for the company. During the 19 years the company has been based in Ipswich we have grown from one ship to a fleet of five, and so with this growth comes a requirement for larger premises from which to serve our customers and the travel trade.”

Construction is planned to start in the spring of 2008, with completion a year later in spring 2009. The building initially will accommodate up to 200 employees, and there is potential for a second phase which will provide space for an additional 100 staff.

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England

Fred. Olsen Cruise Line operates in the UK with four intimately sized ships for a more personal cruising experience.

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Contacts

Ellis Orchard

Press contact Public Relations Manager Public Relations ellis.orchard@fredolsen.co.uk 07557672265

Georgina May

Press contact Public Relations Executive Public Relations georgina.may@fredolsen.co.uk

Lauren Gardner

Press contact Public Relations Manager Public Relations lauren.gardner@fredolsen.co.uk 07546807099

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

At Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines we are very proud of our smaller ships – Bolette, Borealis and Balmoral - and the imaginative and unusual itineraries they allow us to offer. Every cruise is hand-crafted from scratch by our team of in-house Journey Planners to make sure you are not only visiting the best destinations, but at the best time to experience them.

For us, it’s not just about where we go but how we take you there. We put as much time into planning scenic cruising as we do in choosing the destinations themselves. On board, our Signature Experiences showcase the history, culture, nature and flavours of the destinations you’ll visit – from Treats of the Region, where you can enjoy local delicacies, to our Sky at Sea star-gazing sessions where you can relax with a hot toddy out on deck while our astronomer talks you through the night sky.

Plus, with each ship carrying 1,300 guests or less, our ships are small enough for us to offer a warm, friendly and personal service where nothing is ever too much trouble, as we visit a host of exciting ports in every corner of the globe.

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