Contrary to some news reports, Cruise Port Amsterdam (CPA) announced that it remains open for business as usual, with cruise ships calling to their regular schedules, according to the statement by Dick de Graaff, director of Cruise Port Amsterdam.
The Norwegian Cruise Line crew community is mourning the loss of one of its finest members – Mark Stetson, a true pioneer, leader, and, above all, a remarkable human being. With a heavy heart, Mark's sister, Shaun Stetson Vaughn, shared the sad news of his passing, leaving a profound void in the hearts of many who knew and worked with him.
United States Coast Guard has launched a search and rescue operation for a man who reportedly jumped off the Carnival Elation cruise ship near Melbourne, Florida.
In a significant step towards achieving climate-neutral cruising, TUI Cruises' Mein Schiff 4 recently marked a milestone by integrating sustainable biofuel into its operations, leading to a reduction in CO2 emissions.
The coastal town of Ravenna, Italy faced a tumultuous encounter with nature on Saturday as strong gusts of wind wreaked havoc, causing the cruise ship Celebrity Infinity to break its moorings at the Porto Corsini pier during a powerful storm. With approximately 2,100 passengers and 900 crew members on bord, the situation posed an immediate challenge for maritime authorities.
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An important day for the city of Kiel as authorities gear up for the delicate task of defusing two bombs from the Second World War in the Kiel shipyard park. The operation, set to take place on Sunday, July 23, 2023, will see the evacuation of approximately 9,400 residents in around 5,200 households, making it one of the largest evacuation measures seen in Kiel in recent years.
Regent Seven Seas has announced the appointment of Sarah Fabergé as the godmother of their newest ship, Seven Seas Grandeur. Sarah Fabergé, a founding member of the Fabergé Heritage Council and great-granddaughter of the legendary jewelry artist Peter Carl Fabergé, will christen the ship on December 10, 2023, during an exclusive gala event in Miami, Florida.
In a remarkable display of swift coordination and emergency response, a nine-month-old baby, a British citizen, was successfully evacuated from the cruise ship Marella Explorer, due to health problems. The urgent action was carried out by the Coordination Center for Search and Rescue at Sea, which includes the Maritime Safety and Port Management Authority (UPSUL).
An unfortunate incident occurred aboard the cruise ship Celebrity Infinity, as reported by the Greek news outlet Mono News. On July 18, the Central Port Authority of Corfu received information from the maritime agent of the cruise ship Celebrity Infinity currently docked at the port of Corfu, regarding an injury sustained by a 48-year-old crew member specializing as a refrigerant assistant.
