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VIDEO: Ferry passenger dead after being pushed off the ship by crew at Port Piraeus/Athens (Greece)
In a tragic incident that unfolded at Port Piraeus/Athens (Greece), a passenger tragically lost his life while attempting to board the departing Blue...
September 6, 2023 - Cruise Industry
MSC building North America's largest cruise ship terminal in PortMiami
MSC Cruises is currently in the process of constructing the largest cruise terminal in North America, designed to accommodate a staggering 36,000...
September 5, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages returns to Portsmouth UK in 2024
Virgin Voyages is slated to return to the United Kingdom in 2024, following its inaugural sailing from Portsmouth International Port with the Scarlet...
September 5, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Crystal Symphony restarts cruises after refurbishment under the new A&K ownership
Crystal Symphony has returned to service after a substantial drydock refurbishment (conducted by Fincantieri in Trieste Italy) under the...
September 5, 2023 - Accidents
Teenager who jumped overboard from Royal Caribbean's ship Wonder OTS identified, search continues
A recent incident on RCI-Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas involved a passenger jumping overboard, identified as 19-year-old Sigmund Ropich by his...
September 5, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Finland's Port Turku setting 2029 carbon neutral goal
In June, Port Turku (Finland) aligned with the climate initiative of Turku City, which has set a goal to achieve carbon neutrality by 2029. The port...
September 4, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Port Louis (Mauritius) to boast new cruise ship terminal in November
Mauritius is preparing to introduce its new cruise terminal in November, which will offer improved facilities for cruise ships visiting the island...
September 4, 2023 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival encourages cruisers to be up to date with their COVID vaccinations
As the cruise industry emerged from a 15-month hiatus in July 2021, it did so under the weight of numerous concessions and stringent rules, primarily...
September 4, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Port Charlottetown (Canada) celebrating HAL-Holland America's 150th anniversary
Port Charlottetown (Prince Edward Island, Canada) played host to a momentous occasion, extending a warm welcome to ms Zuiderdam and ms Zaandam ships...
September 4, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Fred Olsen partners with Go Stargazing UK for 26 cruises in 2024
The UK-based Fred Olsen Cruise Lines has collaborated with Go Stargazing (UK-based astronomy organization) to introduce a series of voyages scheduled...
September 3, 2023 - Cruise Industry
NCL Norwegian to have 2 ships homeporting from Maryland (Sky & Sun)
On September 1st, 2023, the Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore MD welcomed NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line to Maryland, marking the commencement...
September 3, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Celestyal Journey sets sail from Port Piraeus (Greece) on maiden voyage
On Saturday, September 2nd, the cruise ship Celestyal Journey embarked from the port of Piraeus (Athens, Greece), marking her inaugural voyage under...
September 3, 2023 - Accidents
Royal Caribbean's Radiance of the Seas voyage cancelled due to propulsion issues
Cruise passengers who had booked a trip on RCI-Royal Caribbean's Radiance of the Seas were recently informed of the cancellation of their voyage. The...
September 3, 2023 - Cruise Industry
VIKAND partners with TUI Cruises to provide biomedical services for 11 ships
VIKAND Solutions (Dania Beach Florida-based medical group specializing in maritime healthcare) has recently entered into a partnership with TUI...
September 2, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Fincantieri completes parallel modernization of Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony cruise ships
Fincantieri has recently completed the simultaneous drydock refits and modernization of two ships operated by Crystal Cruises (acquired in 2023 by A...
September 2, 2023