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Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. Capt. Howard A. Newhoff ~ Manager, Terminal & Port Security Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Club Cruises From 1989 to now, Captain Newhoff has served as Manager, Security for Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises lines. He is responsible for shore side security of cruise vessel facilities and terminals in seaports worldwide. Other responsibilities include oversight of all company customs and immigration matters. He liaisons with federal and local law enforcement agencies such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Customs and Border Protection, Transportation Security Administration, Customs and Immigration Enforcement, Drug Enforcement Administration, Coast Guard, Secret Service, state law enforcement agencies, local police and overseas governments, embassies and consulates concerning operational and security matters. He also insures that vessel and terminal operations comply with applicable security laws, regulations and policies as well as monitoring international maritime terrorism risks and threats. Captain Newhoff is a member of multiple U.S. and international port security committees including the Cruise line International Association (formerly known as the International Council of Cruise Lines) Security Committee. Captain Newhoff served in the United States Coast Guard from 1965 until his retirement in 1989. He commanded four Coast Guard cutters during his career. He has extensive maritime law enforcement, hostage and anti-terrorism matters. Others assignments included Plans Officer for coastal defense of Western United States, Liaison Officer to U.S. Navy Ship Training Command in San Diego, Readiness and Training Officer for the Seventh Coast Guard District in Miami and Assistant Program Manager for Coast Guard Marine Science Program. He also has maritime command combat experience in Vietnam. Captain Newhoff earned a MBA Degree in Operations Management from National University in San Diego, CA, a MS Degree in Physical Oceanography from Florida State University in Tallahassee, FL and a BS Degree in Marine Engineering from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, CT.
Tellef Lie-Nielsen ~ Superintendent, Marine Nautical Royal Caribbean International & Celebrity Cruises Captain Tellef Lie-Nielsen worked with Norwegian Cruise Line for 13 years, 8 years on the ships and 5 years shoreside in Marine Operations. Captain Lie-Nielsen joined Royal Caribbean International in 1995 as Port Captain and was then promoted to Marine Superintendent. In 2000 he became the Director for the Marine Nautical Department and currently holds the position of Port Development Superintendent dealing with all the port issues.
Martha Olano ~ Specialist, Government Relations - Caribbean, Latin America and Asia Martha Olano forms part of the Government Relations team at RCCL since October 2007. She first worked for Royal Caribbean from 1997-1998 as an International Ambassador onboard the ships, later rejoining shore side in 2005-2007 as International Specialist for Royal Hotel Operations. Martha was born in Colombia where she first followed studies in Business Administration, and graduated later in Hotel Management from the University of Houston. Before joining Royal Caribbean, Martha lived in Europe, Latin America, South East Asia and the USA, where she worked for several International organizations such as Inter-Continental, Hilton, Four Seasons Sofitel, UNICEF and the World Expo, and between 2001 and 2005, she created and managed "Couette & Croissant", her own Bed and Breakfast in Provence, Southern France. Besides her fluency in Spanish, English, French and Italian, she speaks Dutch and Portuguese as well. Martha is currently getting a Masters Degree in Travel and Tourism Management at Florida International University. CRUISE INDUSTRY PROFILES • 2010
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