NCL GROUP APPOINTS WILLIAM A. HAMLIN AS EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF FLEET OPERATIONS

MIAMI, May 11, 2004 – The NCL Group has appointed William A. Hamlin as Executive Vice President, Fleet Operations effective June 1, 2004. In this new role for the company, Hamlin will oversee marine operations and hotel operations for the ships of Norwegian Cruise Line, Orient Lines, and NCL America. Hamlin will report to Colin Veitch, President and CEO of the NCL Group.

“Bill brings a wealth of executive experience in the maritime industry to the NCL Group,” Veitch said. “In addition, Bill has earned a reputation as a solid innovator with a record of delivering consistent quality and strong cost effectiveness. Bill is a great addition to the NCL executive team.”

Hamlin joins the NCL Group from APL Limited where he served as President Americas region. APL is part of the NOL group based in Singapore. He has also served as President of North America, Vice President of Operations Americas Region and President of Eagle Marine Services, which operates terminals on the West Coast. Hamlin also served on the Board of the Pacific Maritime Association, the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association and the University of Denver Intermodal Transportation Institute and served as chairman of the Ocean Carrier Equipment Management Association based in Washington, DC.

Before APL, Hamlin worked for Sea-Land Services for 13 years in a number of key operations and management positions.
Hamlin attended the University of Maine. He is married and has three children.

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