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NCLH sets new short- and mid-term climate goals On its path to net zero emissions by 2050, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings set the new targets of reducing greenhouse gas intensity 10% by 2026 and 25% by 2030, both compared to a 2019 baseline. Full article

Vago tells Posidonia Sea Tourism: After weathering the storm, cruising is making waves ‘As an industry, we weathered the storm together. Now, we are making waves again,’ said Pierfrancesco Vago, global chair, Cruise Lines International Association and executive chairman, MSC Cruises, addressing Tuesday's opening of Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum in Thessaloniki, Greece. Full article Glacier Bay monitoring finds cruise ships in environmental compliance Twenty-nine inspections of 13 cruise ships during the 2022 Alaska season found they were in compliance with environmental regulations in Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve. Full article MSC Euribia completes sea trials MSC Cruises’ second LNG-powered ship, MSC Euribia, successfully completed her deep-water intensive systems tests during four days of trials in the Atlantic Ocean. Full article Record cruise season projected for Great Britain Cruise Britain predicts a record cruise season ahead, after a successful transition year last year for ports and service providers around the UK. Full article

Marella Cruises announces Marella Voyager captain Marella Cruises announced Captain Steve James will be master of Marella Voyager, leading the team responsible for the delivery of onboard operations for the line's latest ship, which will enter service in June. Full article

 

Jack Anderson is taking a leave of absence from Crystal President Jack Anderson is taking a leave of absence from Crystal to deal with personal matters. Full article

Mark Robinson departs Scenic Group Mark Robinson has left Scenic Group where he was VP cruise operations working across the company’s river and ocean yacht divisions. Full article NCLH to report Q1 financial results May 1 Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings plans to report first quarter financial results on May 1. Full article MSC Cruises bites the Big Apple with first year-round service from NYC MSC Cruises continues its drive into the US market with MSC Meraviglia beginning year-round deployment from New York. Full article CMHI delivers sixth Infinity-class ship, Ocean Albatros, to SunStone China Merchants Heavy Industry delivered Ocean Albatros, the sixth Infinity-class ship, to SunStone Maritime Group. Full article Nearly 1m cruisers expected in Atlantic Canada this year Atlantic Canada is preparing for a banner 2023 with the region expected to welcome 950,000 cruisers on more than 600 ship calls. Full article Ship2Shore Employ helps former crew navigate professional life ashore Ship2Shore Employ, a new company that matches former crew to virtual cruise line jobs, isn't just focused on staffing but aims to foster a successful transition to land life. Full article