The company's purpose is to operate a shipping company, in particular the operation of passenger ships as well as leasing and chartering of ships, furthermore trade with ships and all related services and ancillary services, such as catering. The company may acquire and establish similar and related businesses as well as acquire or dispose of real estate. The company may grant loans or other financing (directly or indirectly) to its direct or indirect parent company as well as to its or their direct or indirect subsidiary companies. 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 pledge rights in assets of the company. The company may furthermore operate or participate in cash pooling (of any kind). Any transaction mentioned in this paragraph may be carried out independently of any clumping risks and with or without consideration.