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Coast Guard Foundation Honors Holland America Group Chief Executive Officer Stein Kruse at Pacific Northwest Awards

Seattle, Wash., Sept.27, 2017—During the Coast Guard Foundation'sPacific Northwest Awards in Seattle Sept. 13, 2017, Stein Kruse, Group ChiefExecutive Officer Holland America Group and Carnival U.K., was recognized forhis commitment to the organization.

The event was held at the Bell Harbor International Conference Center, andthose attending were invited to tour a Coast Guard vessel and watch a liverescue demonstration following the ceremony.

"Thank you to the Coast Guard Foundation for this humbling recognition," saidKruse. "The men and women of the United States Coast Guard faithfully serve ourcountry, and I am grateful for the opportunity to work with an organizationthat makes sure those who take care of us are taken care of in the mostdeserving way."

Kruse, a member of the Coast Guard Foundation Board of Trustees for 15 years,was honored alongside Steve Scalzo, a 30-year member of the Board of the CoastGuard Foundation. Kruse has been a leading force behind the growth and successof the Pacific Northwest Awards, which has raised more than $2.5 million forCoast Guard Foundation programs.

"We are grateful for Stein's steadfast support of the Coast GuardFoundation," said Susan Ludwig, president. "His leadership andcommitment make a real difference for Coast Guard members and their familieshere in the Pacific Northwest and throughout the country."

About the Coast GuardFoundation
Since its inception in 1969, the Coast Guard Foundation has been committed toinspiring leadership, learning and a proud legacy of service to our nation bysupporting the men and women of the United States Coast Guard and theirfamilies. The Foundation provides higher education grants to enlistedpersonnel, reservists and their children; financial support for college tofamilies of Coast Guard members lost in the line of duty; relief to Coast Guardfamilies who have lost possessions in natural disasters; and support for moraleprograms, including funding recreation, exercise and family-orientedfacilities.

The annual Pacific Northwest Awards honor the heroic efforts performed in thePacific Northwest over the past year and recognize the service of those whoenforce maritime law, protect our homeland and preserve the environment. Theevent also raises funds to support the Coast Guard Foundation's importantprojects and programs that seek to improve the lives and performance of CoastGuard members, their families and Coast Guard Academy cadets.

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AboutHolland America Line [a division of Carnival Corporation and plc (NYSE:CCL and CUK)]
Holland America Line's fleet of 14 ships offers more than 500 cruises to morethan 400 ports in 98 countries, territories or dependencies around the world.From shorter getaways to 113-day itineraries, the company's cruises visit allseven continents, with highlights including Antarctica explorations, SouthAmerica circumnavigations, Cuba cruises and exotic Australia/New Zealand andAsia voyages; four annual Grand Voyages; and popular sailings to the Caribbean,Alaska, Mexico, Canada and New England, Bermuda, Europe and the Panama Canal.The line welcomed msKoningsdam in 2016 and has a second Pinnacle-class ship, ms Nieuw Statendam, tobe delivered in December 2018. A third Pinnacle-class ship, due for delivery in2021, recently was announced.

The company is undergoing $300 million in brand enhancements to secure itsposition as the leader in premium cruising. Fleetwide, the ships featureinnovative initiatives and a diverse range of enriching experiences focused ondestination immersion and personalized travel. Guests can expand theirknowledge through an exclusive partnership with O, The Oprah Magazine; duringan America's Test Kitchen show; at Explorations Café presented by The New YorkTimes; and by taking a Digital Workshop powered by Windows. Outstandingentertainment fills each evening at venues including Lincoln Center Stage,Billboard Onboard and B.B. King's Blues Club. The dining experience can besavored at a variety of restaurants with menus that feature selections fromHolland America Line's esteemed Culinary Council, comprising world-famous chefswho design dishes exclusively for our guests.

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