Captain Serena Melani was honored with the Capperuccio 2023 Award by Lions Club Livorno Porto Mediceo for her unwavering determination and dedication in pursuing her maritime dream and achieving remarkable milestones in her career.
Holland America Line has introduced SpaceX's Starlink internet service on its Pinnacle Class ship, Koningsdam, currently cruising in Alaska. Installed during a drydock in April, the technology has been operational for four weeks, delivering faster and more reliable Wi-Fi to guests and crew.
Hurtigruten Norway and Rathfinny Wine Estate have embarked on a unique venture, raising 1,700 bottles of sparkling wine from the depths of the sea in northern Norway. After six months of careful aging at a secret location on the seabed, these bottles have been retrieved in what marks the first-ever storage of champagne in the cold arctic waters, with temperatures averaging a mere five degrees Celsius.
French authorities have successfully thwarted a major drug smuggling attempt, seizing 95 kilograms of cocaine and apprehending four Brazilian nationals, consisting of one man and three women, who used a cruise ship for their illicit activities.
Seabourn has revealed its plan to equip two of its upscale expedition ships, Seabourn Venture and Seabourn Pursuit, with cutting-edge Wi-Fi connectivity powered by SpaceX's Starlink satellite technology.
In a recent enforcement operation conducted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), a crew member who deserted the cruise ship Viking Octantis was apprehended. The crew member disembarked the vessel at the port of Detroit on May 1, 2023, for a shore visit but failed to return, without authorization from CBP or the knowledge of the cruise line.
The General Administration of Ports (AGP) recently presented the governor of Tierra del Fuego, Gustavo Melella, with an exciting project proposal for a new cruise terminal in Ushuaia. The state-of-the-art project will enhance the quality of infrastructure and services offered at the primary gateway to Antarctica and the most frequently used home port for Antarctic-bound cruises.
TUI Cruises, a joint venture between TUI AG and the Royal Caribbean Group, celebrated a significant milestone marking 15 successful years at sea. Since it's beginnings in 2007, the Mein Schiff crew onboard and the employees ashore have prioritized environmental protection and resource conservation.
On Friday, May 5th, an exciting milestone was reached as Norwegian Viva, the second Norwegian Cruise Line Prima Class ship, departed from the Fincantieri shipyard in Maghera for the very first time. Its destination: the Adriatic Sea, where it would undergo rigorous sea trials. These trials involve comprehensive checks of navigation systems for maneuvering the Norwegian Viva. The maneuvers performed during these trials go beyond the routine operations encountered in regular cruise settings.
An unusual medical emergency occurred on the cruise ship Carnival Dream on May 6, 2023, which resulted in a recommended medical evacuation by the US Coast Guard. The incident involved an 86-year-old male guest who ingested a battery, causing gastrointestinal issues and other side effects.
