A new player has joined the cruise ship hospitality and catering market following the launch of COLUMBIA signature. The new venture’s team of hospitality and catering experts will operate under the umbrella of COLUMBIA blue – The Leisure Group. Its name was inspired by the [Read more...]
Brittany Ferries has welcomed the start of construction of LNG bunker facilities at Bilbao. Spanish fuel major Repsol is to develop LNG bunkering facilities ahead of the arrival of Brittany Ferries’ first LNG powered-ship ‘Salamanca’. Work on the bunker terminal is to be completed in [Read more...]
US Senator, Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) (pictured) has introduced new legislation to provide a permanent exemption from the Passenger Vessel Services Act (PVSA) for cruises between the Lower 48 and Alaska. During her keynote speech at the Southeast Conference Annual Meeting in Haines, Senator Murkowski unveiled [Read more...]
MedCruise and AIVP have launched a joint working group (WG) to focus on sustainable port/city relationships and cruises. The goal of the new WG is to reflect and share good practices that can facilitate a better coexistence between port cities and cruises. COVID-19 disrupted the [Read more...]
Carnival Cruise Line (CCL) has signed a charter agreement with the city of New Orleans and the US Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide ‘Carnival Glory’ for first responders, following Hurricane ‘Ida’. The cruise ship will be used up to 18th September under the [Read more...]
The Panama Canal Authority’s (ACP) board has approved a proposal to modify passenger vessels’ toll structures and the regulation for the measurement of vessels. This will become effective on 1st February, 2022. The last modifications made to the toll structure for passenger vessels were implemented [Read more...]
Supported by the European Union (EU), the Greek Government has launched a $1.2 bill programme to upgrade and enhance domestic maritime operations. The projects will include enhancements and repairs to the country’s ports, as well as the improvement of the ferry services both inter-island and [Read more...]
Dream Cruises is collaborating with KrisFlyer with its members being able to take advantage of exclusive offers and activities on ‘World Dream’. “Dream Cruises is delighted to be part of this first-of-its-kind strategic partnership with KrisFlyer, a worldwide icon and internationally renowned corporate brand,” said [Read more...]
The US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) is seeking public comment on a proposed rule to amend its regulations governing non-performance by passenger vessel operators (PVO/cruise lines). In addition, the FMC plans to establish new requirements for when cruise passengers should be provided refunds for cancelled [Read more...]
Boutique cruise ship operator, Azamara has signed up Starboard Cruise Services – an LVMH Moët Hennessy company – as a retail partner across its fleet. The two companies will redesign a destination-tailored retail programme, offering a retail experience specifically for each Azamara cruise. "Our well-travelled guests [Read more...]