Gente di Mare initiates collaboration with Carnival Corporation – Livorno becomes a hub for maritime training

Livorno continues to strengthen its role as an international reference point for maritime training.

Gente di Mare S.r.l., a training centre authorised by the Italian Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport and based in Livorno, has launched a collaboration with Carnival Corporation (NYSE: CCL), the largest global cruise company, to develop dedicated training programmes for maritime personnel.With operational offices in Livorno, Genoa and Trieste, Gente di Mare is a well-established player in the training and management of maritime personnel, with a strong presence across Italy’s main industry hubs. Gente di Mare, a company controlled by the Fratelli Cosulich Group and part of its Shipmanagement Services Business Unit, is continuing its growth path within the maritime sector as part of the Group’s broader strategy to strengthen and expand its maritime services activities.

Leveraging the Group’s international network, industry expertise and long-established relationships across the shipping industry, Gente di Mare is further developing its role as a reference point for maritime training and professional development. The collaboration with Carnival Corporation represents a significant step in this direction.Carnival Corporation operates globally with a fleet of more than 90 cruise ships and a portfolio of some of the most recognised brands in the industry, including Costa Cruises, Princess Cruises and P&O Cruises, making it one of the largest employers in the maritime sector.

This initiative represents an important step for the local area, with the aim of strengthening the role of Livorno and Tuscany as strategic hubs for maritime training, while creating new professional development opportunities.The collaboration will progressively develop training activities that combine Carnival Corporation’s international operational experience with Gente di Mare’s expertise and regulatory framework, ensuring full alignment with both international standards and Italian regulations.

“This is an important achievement for Livorno and for the entire Italian maritime system,” said Elena Di Tizio, CEO of Gente di Mare. “This collaboration allows us to bring an international project to the region, enhancing local expertise and creating new development opportunities for maritime professionals.”“The project contributes to the ongoing enhancement of standards for mariners aboard our cruise vessels, which have recently solidified their national reputation by broadening operations and deepening engagement with institutions. The objective is to pursue the long-term goal of developing an advanced training model that integrates quality, innovation, and safety, thereby supporting human capital growth within a sector vital to the regional economy.” said Mark Jackson, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, CSMART, Carnival Corporation.

ABOUT GENTE DI MAREGente di Mare S.r.l. is a company specialised in the training and management of maritime personnel. Part of the Cosulich Group and authorised by the Italian Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport, it operates through offices in Livorno, Genoa and Trieste, offering certified training programmes and services for shipping companies and industry professionals.With a strong focus on quality and safety, it represents a key reference point in the Italian maritime training sector.

ABOUT CARNIVAL CORPORATION Carnival Corporation  is the largest global cruise company and among the largest leisure travel companies, with a portfolio of world-class cruise lines – AIDA Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line, Costa Cruises, Cunard, Holland America Line, P&O Cruises, Princess Cruises, and Seabourn. Carnival Corporation trades under the ticker symbol CCL on the NYSE and is included in the S&P 500.

For more information, please visit www.carnivalcorp.com, www.csmartalmere.com, www.aida.de, www.carnival.com, www.costacruises.com, www.cunard.com, www.hollandamerica.com, www.pocruises.com, www.princess.com, and www.seabourn.com. To learn more about Carnival Corporation's purpose and our commitment to sustainability, go to www.carnivalcorp.com/impact.Carnival Corporation Media Contacts: Jody Venturoni, Carnival Corporation, jventuroni@carnival.com   Janna Rowell, Carnival Corporation, jrowell@carnival.com