b'INDUSTRY MILESTONES2002 2004 2007 2009//The World, therst and// Norwegian enters// Discussion begins// Age of giant ships begins, only residence ship, entersHawaii. on alternative fuels,Royal Caribbean introduces service.including natural gasOasis of the Seas. and hydrogen.// Royal Caribbeannames industrysrst woman captain, Karin Stahre-Janson.2003 2005 2008 2010// Carnival wins battle over// Increasing focus begins// Princess sums up// Safe return to port concept P&O Princess. on fuel consumption andits service standard:comes into force.fuel savings. C.R.U.I.S.E. Courtesy, Respect, Unfailing in 2006 Service Excellence. 2011// MSC takes delivery ofrst// Green becomes a buzz newbuild, MSC Lirica. // Costa enters Chineseword, air emissions, waste//Viking Ocean ordersrst market. management and wastenewbuild. handling.2012 2015 2018 2019// ECA goes into force// Carnival announces joint// Biggest year in terms of// Investing in major refurb in North America.venture to launch nationalthe new capacity since 2001,projects, cruise lines extend cruise brand in China. including luxury and expeditionships service life to 40 years.2013 2016 markets. // Norwegian Cruise// Industry projects massive Line Holdings growth in China.issues IPO. // First LNG-fueled ship enters service, AIDAnova. // Arnold Donald takes// Connectivity at sea the helm at Carnival Corp. compares to landside.//The Maritime Labor// Sustainability is new buzz Convention goes into force. word.2014 2017 2020// Carnival launches CSMART // Race is on for ship// 0.5 percent sulfur limit on Center for Simulator Maritimeoptimization and most energymarine fuels goes into force.Training. ecient ship. // Virgin and Ritz-Carlton// Norwegian acquires Prestige enter the cruise industry.with Oceania and Regent.'