Royal Caribbean selects SSA Marine at Miami, Port Everglades

Royal Caribbean Group appointed SSA Marine as stevedore at PortMiami and Port Everglades, with Robert Moroney to serve as GM for the company's cruise operations there.

Deepened partnership

This deepens SSA Marine's partnership with Royal Caribbean Group and its South Florida presence.

Moroney brings a wealth of experience in port operations to SSA Marine. For the past year he worked as assistant director of operations for the cruise division of Port Everglades. Earlier, he headed port operations for the Americas for Intercruises Shoreside & Port Services and directed shore services for Metro Cruise Services’ East Coast and Gulf regions.

He was director of cruise services at Ceres after spending 11 years with Royal Caribbean in worldwide operations guest port services.

Welcoming Moroney, Stefano Borzone, president of SSA Marine’s cruise division, said his 'deep leadership and experience in safety and operational excellence reinforces SSA Marine’s core values. He will be a valuable resource for our customers, partners and employees in our growing cruise division.'

Efficiency, safety, quality

'After a thorough review of our stevedoring operations through South Florida, we are reaffirming our commitment to enhancing efficiency, safety and service quality,' said Bryan Attree, director, worldwide port operations, Royal Caribbean Group.

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'SSA Marine’s dedication to safety and service excellence for our vessels and guests sets them apart, and we are excited about the growth of our partnership.'