The company's purpose is to operate a shipping company, in particular to operate its own and third-party passenger ships, as well as to lease and charter ships. It also aims to trade in ships and all related services and ancillary services, such as catering. The company may participate in similar or identical companies, establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, and engage in any activity that is suitable to promote the purpose of the company, including acquiring, managing, encumbering and disposing of real estate and intellectual property rights. The company may grant loans or other financing to its direct or indirect parent company and its direct or indirect subsidiaries (directly or indirectly). The company may provide guarantees, securities and other obligations of any kind for liabilities of such companies, including through fiduciary transfers or assignments of and pledges on the company's assets. The company may also operate or participate in cash pooling (of any kind). Any transaction mentioned in this paragraph may be carried out independently of any potential cluster risks and with or without consideration.