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Ocean Victory has a new long-term summer Med charter SunStone Group's Ocean Victory has secured a new long-term charter for the summer Mediterranean season. Full article

Carnival Corp.'s Jan Swartz joins international drive to reduce food loss Jan Swartz, EVP strategic operations for Carnival Corp. & plc, joins the ranks of the UN's Champions 12.3, the international coalition of leaders working to reduce food loss. Full article

British ports encountered record cruise activity in 2023 At British ports, the number of cruise calls and passengers reached a record high in 2023 – and the growth trajectory is set to continue.   Full article

Chantiers de l'Atlantique cuts steel for Orient Express Corinthian Chantiers de l'Atlantique cut steel for Accor's 120-passenger luxury sailing superyacht Orient Express Corinthian, set for 2026 delivery. Full article

Southampton completes channel widening programme The Port of Southampton completed its navigation channel widening programme in the Western Docks, allowing the largest container vessels to pass the biggest berthed cruise ships. Full article

India government and port officials heading to Miami Officials from India’s Ministry of Tourism and Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, together with senior officials from the port authorities of Mumbai, Murmugao and Cochin, are attending this year’s Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami (April 8-11). Full article

Seabourn touts unique shore experiences in 'The Collection' A private cultural event, dining at a world-renowned winery and tickets to iconic tennis tournaments are among the unique shore experiences in Seabourn's new 'The Collection.' Full article

Carnival Luminosa completes second Brisbane homeporting season Carnival Luminosa sailed from the Brisbane International Cruise Terminal Monday on a 31-night repositioning voyage to Seattle after completing her second Australia season. Full article

Dietmar Wertanzl: Dining room steward to CEO Many people who began their careers at sea have gone on to cruise industry leadership positions shoreside. Dietmar Wertanzl started out as a dining room steward and ended up as a CEO. Full article

Port of Vancouver prepares for record breaking 2024 cruise season With a scenic location in the heart of downtown Vancouver and unparalleled access to the pristine Inside Passage, it’s easy to see why the Canada Place cruise terminal at the Port of Vancouver is consistently recognized as one of North America’s best homeports. Full article