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16th China Cruise Shipping Conference commences in Nanshan district, Shenzhen city
The 16th China Cruise Shipping Conference commenced on Saturday, November 25, in Nanshan district, Shenzhen city, under the joint hosting of Shenzhen...
November 27, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Caribbean Princess getting ready for her first-ever voyage from Port Canaveral (Orlando FL)
Princess Cruises is preparing for a significant milestone in one year, as Caribbean Princess readies for her inaugural voyage from Port Canaveral...
November 27, 2023 - Accidents
P&O Australia's ship Pacific Adventure denied entry to New Zealand due to dirty hull
Passengers on the Pacific Adventure's current voyage faced challenges as the ship failed to meet New Zealand's stringent biohazard entry requirements...
November 27, 2023 - Cruise Industry
China's largest cruise ship Adora Mediterranea commences maiden voyage from Qingdao
The maiden voyage of the China-based cruise liner Adora Mediterranea (operated by the new Chinese travel brand Adora Cruises) commenced from Qingdao...
November 27, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Grupo ETE delivers Portugal's inaugural zero-emission electric ferry
Grupo ETE has delivered Portugal's first zero-emission electric ferry - Salicornia (identification/MMSI 244100056), following a christening ceremony...
November 26, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Hurtigruten Norway unveils revived Land and Sea Tours and Astronomy-focused sailing
Hurtigruten Norway is reintroducing 3 distinct itineraries that capture the essence of Nordic culture and the celestial marvels of the European...
November 26, 2023 - Cruise Industry
South African President inaugurates Durban's Nelson Mandela Cruise Terminal
On November 22, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered the keynote address at the grand inauguration of the Nelson Mandela Cruise Terminal...
November 25, 2023 - Accidents
3-year-long World Cruise cancelled just week before departure
Life at Sea Cruises (Miray Cruises Turkey's new cruise travel brand) canceled its 3-year Around the World Voyage leaving customers in a state of...
November 25, 2023 - Accidents
Officer saves woman from drowning during MSC Meraviglia disembarkation
A tragic incident was avoided at MSC Cruises' private Bahamian island Ocean Cay thanks to the courageous actions of Officer Giuseppe Ruocco. He saved...
November 25, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Carnival UK reverses decision on officer contracts following negotiations with Nautilus
Carnival UK (subsidiary of Carnival Corporation) has opted to reverse its initial decision to terminate and rehire 900 British officers from P&O...
November 25, 2023 - Cruise Industry
PONANT Cruises signs with Syroco EfficientShip for innovative Swap2Zero project
Leading the charge in sustainable maritime development, PONANT has chosen the Syroco EfficientShip platform to drive the design and digital modeling...
November 24, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Port Thessaloniki's 'Alexander the Great' cruise terminal (Pier 2) inaugurated
The inauguration of the new Cruise Terminal "Alexander the Great" at Pier 2 of the Port of Thessaloniki occurred on November 22, 2023. The ceremony...
November 24, 2023 - Cruise Industry
NCL cancels 7+ months of Norwegian Sun ship cruises in 2025
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line recently issued a disappointing letter to some passengers, informing them of the cancellation of ~8 months of sailings (22...
November 24, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Carnival's companies P&O UK and Cunard to 'fire and rehire' 900+ British staff
The UK's maritime union expresses concern over Carnival Corporation's potential "fire and rehire" strategy affecting 900+ cruise ship crewmembers...
November 24, 2023 - Accidents
Carnival Panorama ship unable to reach shipyard due to height constraints
Carnival Panorama faced challenges heading to a Portland shipyard for repairs due to height restrictions. Despite not typically docking in late...
November 23, 2023