Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) is under serious pressure after activist investor Elliott Investment Management revealed it has built a stake of more than 10% in the company, making it one of Norwegian’s biggest shareholders, reported Cruise Industry News. And Elliott isn’t staying quiet. They’re calling for major leadership and board changes.
Alexander Orendt has been promoted to captain and has taken command of the cruise ship Mein Schiff 3, TUI Cruises announced today.
Orendt previously served as Staff Captain, gaining extensive leadership experience on board before stepping into the top position. His promotion reflects years of dedication and progression within TUI Cruises, where he built a strong reputation for professionalism and seamanship.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has signed an agreement with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri to construct three new cruise ships, one each for Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, and Regent Seven Seas Cruises.
Singapore authorities arrested a 27-year-old Indonesian man at the Singapore Cruise Centre after discovering more than one kilogram of suspected controlled substances in his luggage. Officials have not released the name of the cruise ship involved, or said whether the man was a passenger or a crew member.
Costa Cruises’ flagship Costa Toscana has completed its first scheduled shipyard maintenance period at the Chantier Naval de Marseille in France and has now returned to cruise service.
A crew member aboard a TUI Cruises ship required an urgent medical evacuation shortly after the vessel departed from Santa Cruz de Tenerife in the Canary Islands.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) has announced a major leadership change, appointing former Burger King CEO John W. Chidsey as its new President and Chief Executive Officer.
Chidsey replaces Harry Sommer, who is stepping down from both his executive role and his position on the company’s board with immediate effect. The move signals a strategic shift as the cruise giant looks to strengthen financial discipline and operational performance.
A man with a long record of criminal history has been sentenced to prison after a violent robbery targeting a British cruise passenger on the historic streets of downtown St. John’s, Antigua.
A routine harbor transfer turned into a brief emergency on February 10, when a harbor pilot fell into the ocean while attempting to board the Emerald Princess in rough seas off Kauai.
Finland’s leading shipbuilder Meyer Turku has unveiled an ambitious new concept that could reshape the future of cruising with a net-zero-emissions cruise ship designed to drastically reduce environmental impact while delivering a high-tech, next-generation travel experience.
Developed as part of the AVATAR research project the concept aims to cut carbon emissions by more than 90 percent compared with current standards set by the International Maritime Organization.
