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Seabourn has named Mark Dexter as the captain
of its newest ship, the Seabourn Encore. Captain Dexter will oversee all
operations of the line's newest vessel, which is scheduled to launch in December
2016.
Captain Dexter most recently served as fleet captain, overseeing the
implementation of Bridge Resource Management for Seabourn. He joined Seabourn in
2007 and had the pleasure of taking Seabourn Odyssey into his hometown of
Christchurch, New Zealand, during its maiden World Cruise in 2010.
Captain Dexter's career at sea spans more than 35 years, starting as a deck
cadet with the Cunard Steamship Company. His vessels have included tankers,
container ships, passenger vessels and refrigerated cargo ships before a move to
ferries brought his first command. After a period ashore in ship management,
Captain Dexter returned as Master with Hebridean Island Cruises and Swan
Hellenic before joining Seabourn.
Captain Dexter currently resides in Christchurch with his wife and two sons.
When he is not piloting ships around the world's oceans, he indulges in his
other passions of flying light aircraft and gliders, riding his Harley Davidson
motorbike, beekeeping, and flyfishing for the wily brown trout of New Zealand.
He is a New Zealand Cricket Umpire and member of the Lord's Taverners charity.
Seabourn Encore will expand and build upon the line's Odyssey-class ships, which
were first introduced between 2009 and 2011. Seabourn Encore will maintain a
high ratio of space per guest, enabling a highly personalized level of service,
the cruise line said.
Designed by Adam D. Tihany, Seabourn Encore will be configured with one
additional deck and new expanded public areas, and is expected to carry 600
guests, based on double occupancy. In addition, every suite will have a private
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