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Huge new floating docks coming to Grand Bahama Shipyard in $600m boost

In a $600m transformation project that includes two world-class floating docks, Grand Bahama Shipyard is expanding to regain its position as one of the world's largest cruise ship repair facilities. Full article

Cruise lines retreat from Israel as violence escalates (more updates) Cruise lines pulled out of Israel and are reworking their itineraries amidst the violence that erupted over the weekend. Full article José Cil, former CEO of Burger King parent, joins NCLH board Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings appointed José E. Cil, former CEO of Restaurant Brands International, to its board of directors. Full article Rees reiterates 2025 date for Galveston's fourth cruise terminal Galveston's fourth cruise terminal could be in operation in 2025, pending board of trustee approval, Galveston Wharves Port Director and CEO Rodger Rees reiterated Monday. Full article New Zealand prepares for a bumper 2023-24 cruise season An estimated 360,000 passengers and 149,000 crew are heading to New Zealand for the local summer cruise season which gets underway October 15. Full article Kalmar captures charm of the Baltics, lack of crowds a highlight says Cruise Baltic’s Klaus Bondam Cruise line representatives got a taster of what Kalmar has to offer when they visited the southeast Sweden city as part of a Cruise Baltic familiarisation trip showcasing the region's smaller ports and destinations. Full article Vow's Scanship wins €3.7m order for two cruise newbuilds Vow ASA's Scanship won an order worth €3.7m to supply advanced wastewater purification systems for two cruise newbuilds. Full article