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Port of Southampton strengthens its cruise team
With the Port of Southampton preparing for the return of cruise when the time is right, the existing cruise team is being further developed to ensure the best possible support for cruise partners. Rebekah Keeler,...
Read MoreCruise Britain welcomes new COVID-19 Framework for cruise operators
A new COVID-19 Framework for cruise operators is published today (02 October) by the UK Chamber of Shipping. The trade association for the UK shipping industry has worked closely with the cruise industry for over...
Read MoreSMS International partners on port health initiative
SMS International Shore Operations is going to operate DeCurtis Shield Kiosks to automate the health check questionnaire process and provide temperature screening as part of its new COVID-19 safety initiative. 'SMS International Shore Operations is...
Read MoreFred. Olsen’s Balmoral to sail new itineraries from Portsmouth
The Arctic and Canary Islands are among the destinations Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Balmoral will head to next year, with half of its eight new sailings leaving from Portsmouth. A 13-night Northern Lights itinerary involving...
Read MoreCelebrity Apex arrives in Southampton
Celebrity Cruises' newest ship, Celebrity Apex, has arrived in Southampton where crew are preparing for its first transatlantic sailing to Miami. Celebrity Apex was due to have been the first of the line's ships to...
Read MorePort of Dover partners with ECOsubsea for new hull cleaning project
The Port of Dover has launched a new partnership with Norwegian cleantech company ECOsubsea to roll out a sustainable and environmentally friendly cleaning programme for cruise ship hulls. The procedure uses robot like machines to...
Read MoreNew itineraries from Liverpool for Fred Olsen’s new Borealis in 2021
Sailings for Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ second new ship Borealis have gone on sale with the inaugural programme featuring a number of brand new itineraries setting sail from Liverpool in 2021. This follows the launch...
Read MorePortland Port completes major project to increase berth capabilities
A major project that has been years in the planning and months in the undertaking, has been completed at Portland Port. The port’s main berths, Outer Coaling Pier (OCP) and the outer arm of Queens...
Read MoreSwan Hellenic to relaunch with new expedition ship in 2021
British-born expedition cruise line Swan Hellenic is set to return to the cruise industry with two newbuild expedition vessels in 2021. The company, which first set sail 70 years ago and was acquired by G...
Read MoreCruise industry works to return to safe travel
Over a million guests safely embarked from British ports in 2019 and in excess of 1.7million visits ashore in UK ports of call were made. Health and safety are integral to the cruise industry and...
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