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Bahamas cruise bonanza, NCL's David Herrera profiled Bahamas cruise developments feature on the cover of Seatrade Cruise Review's June issue, which also profiles new Norwegian Cruise Line President David Herrera. Full article

Cruise industry mourns operations stalwart and mentor Larry Rapp Larry Rapp, whose operations expertise was instrumental in developing and running lines from Royal Viking and Pearl Cruises of Scandinavia to Seabourn and Cunard, died Saturday after a battle with acute leukemia. Full article Carnival Venezia arrives home to New York City Carnival Venezia sailed into its New York City homeport for the first time this morning. Full article

Patrik Dahlgren succeeds NCLH's Robin Lindsay who moves to new role Capt. Patrik Dahlgren signed on with Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings as EVP vessel operations, succeeding Robin Lindsay, who'll become EVP newbuild and refurbishment. Full article

World Fuel Services and Scott Petroleum team to offer bunkering in Jamaica  World Fuel Services will establish new bunkering services in Jamaica, working with Scott Petroleum, distributor of petroleum products and services throughout the Caribbean. Full article

Construction of Tarragona’s new cruise terminal gets underway Construction of Tarragona's new cruise terminal, set to open in May 2024, started today. Full article

Kate O’Hara takes on cruise roles at Fowey Harbour and UK Chamber of Shipping Kate O’Hara has taken up two new cruise roles, splitting her time between Fowey Harbour and the UK Chamber of Shipping. Full article

Industry in 'active' talks with Bahamas over cruise fee hikes Cruise fees would soar to a total of $30 or $32 per person, up from $18 now, under proposed Bahamas legislation. Full article

Two Royal Caribbean Group ships to test biofuel in Europe Celebrity Apex and Symphony of the Seas are set to use biofuel in Europe during what Royal Caribbean Group called a landmark test. Full article MSC Cruises promotes Lisa Teiotu to MD Australasia Lisa Teiotu was named MD Australia and New Zealand for MSC Cruises. Full article