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Yearly Archive: 2023

February 11

Svitzer gains Gold in Port of London’s Thames Green Scheme

Global towage operator, Svitzer, has achieved gold status in the Port of London Authority (PLA)’s Thames Green Scheme, in recognition of its environmental commitments and decarbonisation strategy. Svitzer introduced carbon neutral biofuel across its Thames-based...

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February 10

Cruise ship calls up 50% for Capital Cruising’s Scottish ports

Cruise ship calls in 2023 for Forth Ports’ Capital Cruising business on Scotland’s east coast are set to jump by 50%, with around 150 (2022: 100) cruise ships, carrying an estimated 225,000 passengers, expected to...

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February 6

Oh Bouy! Liverpool’s cruise team making a splash with a bumper 2023 season

A record number of turnaround calls, two cruise ships on the berth at once and a 20th anniversary celebration are just some of the highlights of this year’s Cruise Liverpool schedule. Cunard’s Queen Victoria is...

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February 3

Portsmouth International Port ahead of UK schedule to provide shore power facilities

Portsmouth International Port's bold plans to become UK's most sustainable port take a momentous step closer to being fully shore power ready by 2025. Portsmouth International Port is officially on track to become the UK's...

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January 24

2023 set to match pre-pandemic cruise levels for SCH and subsidiaries

SCH and its sister companies will handle around 130 cruise ship transfer calls in 2023 as the industry continues its post-pandemic recovery. SCH and subsidiary Southern Maritime Services (SMS) will build on its 2022 cruise...

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January 12

Cunard celebrates centenary of world cruises in Southampton

Cunard celebrated the 100th anniversary of its first world cruise in Southampton as Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria departed on their round-the-world voyages. The sailings are among a number of world cruises to get...

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January 5

Epic 78-day voyage kicks off 2023 cruise season for Portsmouth

2023 will see Portsmouth International Port host more maiden calls and welcome back iconic cruise lines, as it continues to cement its place as the first choice for luxury, boutique and expedition cruise brands. The initial release...

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January 5

Southampton records 489 cruise calls, eight plaque ceremonies and shore power for 15 ships in 2022

The Port of Southampton received 489 cruise calls in 2022 and in spring, activated shore power at two of its cruise terminals: Horizon and Mayflower. It subsequently supported 15 ships in 'plugging in' a total...

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