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Utopia of the Seas is named in steamy Port Canaveral party Rev Run and DJ Ruckus got the AquaTheater party started before Grammy Award-winning singer Meghan Trainor officially named Utopia of the Seas on a steamy Port Canaveral afternoon. Full article

Collaboration to accelerate maritime decarbonization in Utopia summit Leaders from the cruise and maritime sectors — some of them fierce competitors — came together resolved to accelerate shipping's decarbonization in a summit aboard the new Utopia of the Seas. Full article

Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers Ritz-Carlton's Ilma Chantiers de l’Atlantique delivered The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection's Ilma. The handover took place July 12, right on schedule. Full article

Deadline to enter the 2024 Seatrade Cruise Awards fast approaching Less than three weeks remain to enter the Seatrade Cruise Awards as the prestigious event enters its 18th year. Full article

Jessica Hoppe becomes president/CEO of The World Jessica Hoppe was confirmed as president/CEO of The World, Residences at Sea, after serving as interim CEO since April. Full article

Alex McNeil named HX’s first chief expedition officer Alex McNeil will assume the newly created position of chief expedition officer at HX. Full article

New art collection, immersive art experiences on board Explora I Explora Journeys unveiled a newly curated art collection and immersive art experiences on board Explora I. Full article

Emerald Princess begins inaugural Massport cruise season Emerald Princess sailed into Flynn Cruiseport Boston Sunday to begin an inaugural season of Canada/New England voyages. Full article

Princess sets Guinness World Record for world's largest pizza party Princess Cruises set a Guinness World Record for world's largest pizza party with more than 60,000 slices devoured across the fleet on July 12. Full article

SpecTex Cruise and Xpedite form strategic partnership SpecTec Cruise and Xpedite Group of Companies announced a strategic partnership to deliver best-in-class asset management solutions and services for the cruise industry. Full article

Milestone reached in development of new breakwater in Genoa Further progress was made on the construction of a new breakwater in Genoa that will allow the largest cruise ships to safely enter the port. Full article