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Ambassador Cruise Line has announced updates to its executive team, aligning with strategic growth objectives and a focus on enhancing guest experiences, according to a company statement.Simon Weeks has been appointed chief revenue officer, a new role that expands his responsibilities from his previous chief administrative officer position to oversee all revenue streams, including ticket sales, onboard revenue, destination experiences and itinerary planning. He will also continue managing legal and HR functions.Bob McGowan joins the team as chief experience officer, focusing on enhancing Ambassador’s guest experience offerings. In the newly created role, he will focus on guest experience,[...]

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A&P Falmouth, part of the APCL Group, has been awarded a new contract with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines to carry out the next drydocking of Balmoral this December, according to a statement.This latest contract will result in the third Fred. Olsen refit to be carried out at the Falmouth facility in two years with both Bolette and Balmoral previously visiting the facility. A&P Tyne and Cammell Laird have also carried out significant refits of the Fred. Olsen fleet.The signing of the new Balmoral contract took place in Liverpool this month, between Mike Spicer, Managing Director of A&P Falmouth,[...]

Princess Cruises has announced its 2026 Canada & New England season, featuring the return of the Majestic Princess and the Sapphire Princess’s first-ever season in the region. Homeports include New York, Boston and Québec City. To mark the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026, the Sapphire Princess will offer a special 14-day Canada... Source link

Alternative fuels and the need to reduce emissions are demanding new and improved marine lubricants, according to Dr. Olivier Denizart, technical manager of Lubmarine, a division of Total Energies.“Today, lubricant manufacturers like ourselves are simultaneously working on developing improved lubricants for existing mature fuel solutions (conventional and LNG fuels), while also developing new lubricants for future fuels, including bio fuels, e-fuels, MeHO and NH3,” he said in a prepared statement.He noted that new engine designs are placing increased demands on lubricants and their performance capabilities, including increased temperatures and pressures in engines, exhaust gas recirculation and exhaust gas[...]

Eden Cruise Wharf is set to welcome the largest cruise ship to ever dock at its port on Monday, November 11, when the Royal Princess arrives carrying 3,560 passengers. This will mark the first arrival of a larger vessel following recent planning approval from the NSW Government, to accommodate bigger ships and facilitate more frequent... Source link