The International Council of Cruise Lines (ICCL), a trade organization representing the North American cruise industry, has appointed John A. Bastek as interim president. Bastek, who has served as ICCL vice president since January 1999, will be responsible for daily operations of the Association until a permanent replacement is named. He was named to the position after Cynthia A. Colenda, announced in November that she was stepping down as ICCL president, effective January 1, 2000.