The company's purpose is to operate a shipping company, in particular the operation of passenger ships, as well as the leasing and chartering of ships, furthermore the trading of 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 sell 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 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 clumping risks and with or without consideration.