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We talk exclusively to Carol Marlow, president and managing director of Cunard. With the cruise line's latest ship, the Queen Victoria, launching in November we examine the challenges of living up to a famous name, Cunard's relationship with owner Princess Cruises and how they intend to consolidate their position at the top end of the market.

Stein Kruse, president and CEO of Holland America Line, talks about the cruise operator’s plans for the future as its fleet undergoes a major upgrade plan.

We look at new innovations in design to make cruise ship operations more attractive. We examine how the Freedom and Genesis class vessels are setting new standards and talk to Kai Levander, senior naval architect at Aker Yards.

Controlling and reducing air emissions in port. We examine environmental compliance procedures looking at ports such as Stockholm and operators like Norwegian Cruise Line. We talk to Randall Fiebrandt, director of Enviromental Operations at Norwegian Cruise Line.

The challenges of improving logistical and regional support in alternative and developing ports. We talk to Jeff Danis, vice president of supply chain management at RCCL and Eric Wolff, NCL’s manager of environmental management systems, to examine how operators are addressing this as they expand itineraries. We also look at how purchasing is becoming regionalised.

Improving passenger security on-board. Shipboard crimes sometimes fall into a 'no man's land' of law enforcement. The cruise industry recently entered into a new formal but voluntary agreement with the FBI and the Coast Guard to report any serious crimes committed on board cruises. We talk to Professor Scovazzi from the International Maritime Law Institute and Terry Dale, president of the Cruise Lines International Association.

We examine both the trend of bringing big-name chefs on board ships and look at enriching onboard cuisine. We explore Celebrity Cruises' 'Savour the Caribbean' and Carnival Cruise Lines' revamp of its 'Spa Carnival Fayre'. We talk to Carnival's corporate executive chef Peter Leypold and to Tony Neumeister, vice president, food & beverage at Crystal Cruises about their Ultimate Vintage Room Dinner experience and to Steve Kirsch, director of culinary operations at Holland America.

In 2009 Carnival Cruises will operate their first ever South American itineraries. We talk to Captain Domenico Tringale, vice president of port operations at Carnival Cruise about the implications of opening up new South American ports both in terms of cost and physical impact.

The news from the last six months will include our exclusive ‘Movers and Shakers’ section, as well as essential stats and a diary section looking forward to events in the coming months.

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