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German chancellor pledges to keep Meyer Werft afloat German Chancellor Olaf Scholz assured Meyer Werft of federal support during a visit to the troubled Papenburg yard Thursday. Full article

Hagen sees no consumer slowdown, and Viking's 'ahead of the curve' Viking became the latest cruise operator to brush off worries about a weakening consumer and is ahead of the sales curve for 2025. Full article

Celestyal announces cancellations in 2024/2025 due to Red Sea tensions Celestyal Cruises cancelled some itineraries following the recent escalation of tensions in the Red Sea.  Full article

Viking's 'very measured approach' to China Viking has four European river vessels devoted to Chinese travelers, a China joint venture ship and in past signaled newbuilds for China. Full article

Seatrade Cruise Asia to explore key developments, region's potential Details of Seatrade Cruise Asia’s conference programme were released, showing that the November 2024 event in the Philippines will explore a number of critical topics relating to the region’s cruise sector. Full article

Viking Q2 profit lower on one-time items but net yield up 6.6%, revenues 9.1% Viking increased net yield and revenues though second quarter net income was lower on one-time items, and the company reported strong advance bookings. Full article

American Liberty is named in Newport state park festivities American Cruise Lines' American Liberty was named at Newport, Rhode Island with Clare Harington, vice commodore of the New York Yacht Club, as godmother. Full article

Oxford Economics to provide orderbook deep dive at Seatrade Cruise Med A dynamic dive into the current orderbook, presented by Oxford Economics, is the focus of a special session on the opening afternoon of the Seatrade Cruise Med conference in Malaga. Full article

NCL's 2026 Europe has more 7-day cruises, overnights, new Helsinki homeport Norwegian Cruise Line's 2026 Europe program has more seven-day cruises and overnight stays in ports plus 11 embarkation cities including Helsinki, new for the brand. Full article

Dire warning to New Zealand over ‘crippling’ cruise visitor fees Cruise Lines International Association Australasia called on the New Zealand government to overturn plans for a 136% hike in cruise visitor fees, warning it will drive international ships away, costing local businesses millions of dollars. Full article

Port Canaveral 'thinking outside the box' after cruise terminal reversal Following the decision to nix a fast-tracked cruise terminal at North Cargo Berth 8, Port Canaveral is 'thinking outside the box' on new locations for its booming cruise business, CEO Capt. John Murray told Seatrade Cruise News. Full article

First look at Windstar Cruises' Star Seeker accommodations Windstar Cruises' 224-passenger Star Seeker, set to debut in January 2026, will have 112 suites, all but 10 with veranda or floor-to-ceiling infinity window. Full article

Explora experience heading to America’s Cup Race Village, Spain A dedicated Explora Journeys booth will appear at the Race Village of the Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup in Barcelona, taking place August 22-October 27. Full article

Ambassador named official cruise line partner of Croquet England Ambassador Cruise Line became the official cruise line partner of Croquet England –  the national governing body for the sport in England – after signing a three-year sponsorship deal. Full article

Panama Maritime Authority readies cruise terminal for busy season A technical team led by Panama Maritime Authority Deputy Director of Ports Victor Zamora inspected the Panama Cruise Terminal ahead of the upcoming 2024/25 season, starting in October. Full article

Here's what Galveston's new cruise terminal will look like Port of Galveston unveiled renderings of its new fourth cruise terminal, coming to Pier 16. Full article

Trinidad to supply methanol, LNG bunkering Trinidad, one of the largest producers and exporters of methanol and LNG, is moving quickly to supply these fuels to bunker seagoing vessels. Full article

Crystal adds Italian-chef star power to Osteria d’Ovidio Crystal is collaborating with world-renowned chef Massimiliano Alajmo and his brother, restaurateur Raffaele Alajmo, for new menu items on both ships. Full article

Resilient Lady arrives in Portsmouth for inaugural UK season After a summer of island-hopping through the Greek Isles, Resilient Lady arrived in Portsmouth today in preparation for its inaugural UK season. Full article