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NorthWest CruiseShip Association
Description
The North West CruiseShip Association (NWCA) is a not-for-profit association representing the major cruise lines operating in the Pacific Northwest, Canada, Alaska and Hawaii. The Association was established in 1986, initially for the purpose of providing security services to the member lines. Its role was later expanded to include government relations on legal and regulatory issues. NWCA also works to develop strong partnerships with the communities where its member lines are based, and those they visit. The Association provides support for the work of local organizations to mitigate industry-related concerns, and to develop local opportunities. It supports economic and environmental studies related to the industry, and collaborates with government agencies to ensure a workable regulatory environment. The NWCA office is located in Vancouver, BC, Canada. The Association has affiliate associations based in Ketchikan, Alaska and Hawaii.
NWCA annually elects a Board of Directors to represent its member lines. Operations and technical, security, government relations and management personnel from the member lines work closely with NWCA President John Hansen.
Together these member lines will operate 27 ships in 2004 to Alaska destinations from May to October, with hundreds of round trips and departures from Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver and Seward.
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