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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
Cruise Industry
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
Cruise Industry
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
Cruise Industry
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
Cruise Industry
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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Norwegian Cruise Line to sail 7 ships in Europe 2021-2022
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line introduced a collection of new European itineraries for 2021-2022, with passengers able to choose from 7 liners deployed in...
August 29, 2020
Cruise Industry
AIDA Cruises delays resumption of sailings until November 1
In response to the continuing travel restrictions caused by the ongoing pandemic, AIDA canceled its previously announced voyages for September 2020...
August 29, 2020
Cruise Industry
Lindblad Expeditions to enhance financial flexibility by raising $85 Million
Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc. reported that it had entered into an agreement with a group of investors including MSD Partners, Durable Capital...
August 29, 2020
Cruise Industry
Windstar Cruises cancels remaining 2020 departures
The ultra-premium travel brand Windstar Cruises announced it had cancelled all remaining sailings in 2020, saying it was a “difficult decision...
August 28, 2020
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Vodohod’s first Project PV300 river ship departs on maiden cruise
Project PV300 built by United Shipbuilding Corporation's Krasnoye Sormovo Shipyard (Sormovsky-Nizhny Novgorod, Russia) and recently delivered to...
August 28, 2020
Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises and P&O Cruises Australia also extend Australia & New Zealand suspension through...
Due to the continued progression of the pandemic and related decisions of health authorities, governments and airlines regarding travel restrictions...
August 28, 2020
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