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Cruise line initiatives support World Oceans Day Cruise lines highlighted a bevy of initiatives to support World Oceans Day on June 8. Full article Decades of iconic cruise images from a master, Michel Verdure When Royal Caribbean Group wanted to capture its trio of newest ships together, the company turned — as it had so many times before — to Michel Verdure, a photographer with a penchant for stunning cruise images. Full article John Mawer named GM for Liverpool Cruise Port Global Ports Holding appointed John Mawer the new GM for Liverpool Cruise Port, the company’s latest acquisition and first UK port. Full article Roma Cruise Terminal launches tender for new €7m turnaround facility With cruise passenger traffic at Civitavecchia increasing 21% in  the first five months of 2024 compared to the same period last year, Roma Cruise Terminal is set to further enhance its cruise handling facilities. Full article Gen Z sees value as key cruise attribute but cost keeps many away Generation Z adults see value for money as the top appeal of cruising, but many are hindered by the cost. Full article Auramarine methanol fuel supply system chosen for Mein Schiff 7 Auramarine won an order from Meyer Turku shipyard for a methanol fuel supply system and associated equipment for TUI Cruises’ Mein Schiff 7. Full article Ritz-Carlton's Ilma unveils dining by stars Fabio Trabocchi, Michael Mina The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection's Ilma will feature two new restaurants by acclaimed chefs Fabio Trabocchi and Michael Mina. Full article Celebrity Cruises' Annette Diaz moves to Silversea marketing role Annette Diaz moved from Celebrity Cruises to a newly created role at sister brand Silversea: AVP brand marketing and communications. Full article MSC Cruises to bundle taxes and fees into advertised fare nationally in US MSC Cruises joined Carnival Corp. and Royal Caribbean Group is moving to advertise the full fare of a trip, including taxes, fees and port expenses, nationally in the US. Full article Costa Fortuna kicks off new itinerary to Greece and Turkey Costa Fortuna set sail from Athens today on a new summer 2024 itinerary dedicated exclusively to Greece and Turkey. Full article 80 years since D-Day, Ambassador ships sail in tandem to Normandy Ambassador Cruise Line's two ships sailed in tandem to the Normandy Coast yesterday to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Full article Telenor and Red Bull unite to offer affordable maritime data packages Telenor Maritime and Red Bull Mobile signed an agreement that allows Red Bull MOBILE to offer fixed-price data plans to cruise passengers roaming into the Telenor Maritime mobile network while in international waters. Full article CLIA Australasia pioneer Sarina Bratton steps down from board Sarina Bratton, who launched what was then the International Cruise Council Australasia at Seatrade Pacific 1995 in Cairns, Queensland, stepped down from the board of Cruise Lines International Association Australasia. Full article Carnival’s Peter Little new chairman of CLIA Australasia At a time when Carnival Cruise Line is in the news for its takeover of P&O Cruises Australia, SVP and Country Manager Peter Little was named chairman of Cruise Lines International Association Australasia. Full article AIDAdiva becomes the first to trial shore power in Sweden A project to introduce shore power for cruise ships arriving in Sweden reached a major milestone, with test calls in central Stockholm using the technology. Full article