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Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line further delays return to service until November 4
Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line on Tuesday, September 1 announced it would resume sailings with the Grand Celebration ship on November 4, 2020, and...
September 2, 2020
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Genting Cruise Lines announces strategic partnership with Sanya CBD Administration
GCL-Genting Cruise Lines is forging a strategic partnership with Sanya CBD Administration and a national travel industry corporation in order to...
September 2, 2020
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Japan announces trial of high-power hydrogen fuel cell passenger ferry in 2024
Japanese shipping company NYK Line, Eneos, and the engineering companies KHI (Kawasaki Heavy Industries) and Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions...
September 1, 2020
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American Cruise Lines' American Jazz successfully completes sea trials
The ACL-American Cruise Lines-owned 190-passenger riverboat American Jazz left Chesapeake Shipbuilding's facility and successfully passed the...
September 1, 2020
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NCLH-Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings further reduces crew onboard its ships
Oceania, RSSC-Regent Seven Seas, and NCL-Norwegian, which are all part of NCLH-Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings will further reduce the number of its...
September 1, 2020
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Seabourn Cruises cancels additional voyages for 3 ships in its fleet
Seabourn Cruises announced on Monday, August 31, that it will cancel additional sailings for 3 cruise ships in its fleet as a part of the global...
September 1, 2020
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Port of Galveston TX opens for business after Hurricane Laura
Port Galveston Texas remains open for business and provides maritime-related jobs along with economic benefits for the region after Hurricane Laura...
August 31, 2020
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Private investors interested in a GHK-Genting Hong Kong cruise brand
GHK-Genting Hong Kong Ltd (Hong Kong China-based holding company that operates cruise, shipbuilding and resort businesses) had received indicative...
August 31, 2020
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Silversea’s Silver Spirit boasts new CIP-M Certification
Awarded on August 24, Silversea’s Silver Spirit became the first ultra-luxury cruise vessel to sail with a CIP-M (certification in infection...
August 31, 2020
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VIDEO: Saga Cruises' Spirit of Adventure leaves Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany
Saga Cruises' new liner Spirit of Adventure arrived in Emden Germany (port on North Sea) Monday morning, August 31, following her successful...
August 31, 2020
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Viking Crew appointed as Scenic Eclipse yacht’s Crew Manager
Viking Crew (part of the Dover UK-based Viking Maritime Group) was appointed as the Crew Manager of the newbuild superyacht Scenic Eclipse...
August 30, 2020
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HAL-Holland America’s ships Veendam and Maasdam sold to Seajets Greece
The Greek fast ferry company Seajets is the new shipowner of the recently sold HAL-Holland America Line ships ms Maasdam and ms Veendam. Seajets is...
August 30, 2020
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Royal Caribbean Group postpones resumption of cruises until November 1
Despite previously announcing it would welcome passengers aboard a few liners on October 1, Royal Caribbean Group said they would be postponing the...
August 30, 2020
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VIDEO: Fred. Olsen announcement - back in the water
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines unveiled its plans to have 3 ships ‘back in the water’ in March-April 2021, with Balmoral due to sail even sooner...
August 30, 2020
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Reservations open for Crystal Esprit cruises in 2023 through early 2024
Crystal Yacht Cruises opened reservations for its boutique yacht Crystal Esprit 2023 and early 2024 itineraries. The 6-, 7-, and 8-night voyages...
August 29, 2020
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