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May 2011 Edition

Star Cruises’ Norwegian Dream appears to be on the move.

The Norwegian Dream, has usually been laid up at Neorion Syros Shipyards in Greece and now after spending time in the Mediterranean awaiting a buyer she appears to finally be on the move.

The ship, which has been out of service since 2008, has not found a buyer yet, but is currently sailing in the Gulf of Aden, according to IMO tracking.

The current plot is the farthest the ship has moved since being withdrawn from the Norwegian fleet.

The Dream recently sailed from Syros, calling in Port Said, Egypt, and could be heading to Asia, where Genting HK (Star Cruises' parent company) is based.

Arbitration was underway between Louis Cruises and Star Cruises, as well as possibly Norwegian Cruise Line, after the 2008 sale to Louis fell through.

At the time, Louis claimed the Dream suffered from certain technical issues. One of the main engines needed repairs, according to sources, which have since been completed.

Shipbrokers who have inspected the ship claim she is suitable for service.

A senior executive at one cruise line with second-hand tonnage said he was not interested, however, as the superstructure of the Dream does not allow for balconies to be added, he said.

According to observers the ship has made several trips for inspection to various parts of the Mediterranean recently, including Kusadasi.

The Norwegian Dream was built in 1993 and originally entered service as the Dreamward. She was lengthened in 1998, increasing the passenger capacity from about 1,250 to 2,150.

Her sister ship, the former Norwegian Wind, ex-Windward, presently sails as the SuperStar Aquarius for Star Cruises.

Louis announced in 2008 that it was acquiring the Norwegian Majesty and the Norwegian Dream for $380 million. The Cyprus-based company subsequently acquired the Majesty which is sailing as the Louis Majesty.

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