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Environmental & Health
27 COVID-19 cases aboard Galveston-based Carnival Vista27 COVID-19 cases aboard Galveston-based Carnival Vista

Last week and this, Carnival Cruise Line had said it was handling a 'small number' of COVID-19 cases on the Galveston-based Carnival Vista.

byAnne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review
Aug 13, 2021
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Crew & Crewing
New ITF web tool helps seafarers steer clear of shady manning agentsNew ITF web tool helps seafarers steer clear of shady manning agents
byAnne Kalosh
Aug 2, 2021
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Crew & Crewing
MSC Cruises publishes 2020 Sustainability Report highlighting COVID-19 responseMSC Cruises publishes 2020 Sustainability Report highlighting COVID-19 response
byHolly Payne
Jul 22, 2021
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Crew & Crewing
Senior officers announced for Discovery Princess 2022 debutSenior officers announced for Discovery Princess 2022 debut
byAnne Kalosh
Jul 21, 2021
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Crew & Crewing
Dream Cruises crew vaccinated ahead of Hong Kong startDream Cruises crew vaccinated ahead of Hong Kong start
byAnne Kalosh
Jul 21, 2021
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Crew & Crewing
Cruise line website traffic up but still way below pre-pandemic levelsCruise line website traffic up but still way below pre-pandemic levels
byAnne Kalosh
Jul 14, 2021
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Crew & Crewing
Initiative underway to vaccinate crew at Civitavecchia port
Initiative underway to vaccinate crew at Civitavecchia port
Jul 8, 2021
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byHolly Payne, Editor Video Production and Deputy Editor
Ship Operations
Spectrum of the Seas' Hong Kong start delayed to Oct. 5
Spectrum of the Seas' Hong Kong start delayed to Oct. 5
Jul 6, 2021
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byAnne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review
People & Opinions
Day of the Seafarer meaningless without vaccines and restored rights: ITF
Day of the Seafarer meaningless without vaccines and restored rights: ITF
Jun 25, 2021
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Shipbuilding & Equipment
COLUMBIA blue and Tillberg Design of Sweden unite for vessel design projects
COLUMBIA blue and Tillberg Design of Sweden unite for vessel design projects
Jun 23, 2021
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byHolly Payne, Editor Video Production and Deputy Editor
People & Opinions
Agnes Mathiesen signs on with Vikand's healthcare service for commercial shipping
Agnes Mathiesen signs on with Vikand's healthcare service for commercial shipping
Jun 22, 2021
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byAnne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review
Environmental & Health
Windstar cancels Star Breeze cruises to get crew vaccinated
Windstar cancels Star Breeze cruises to get crew vaccinated
Jun 21, 2021
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byAnne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review
CRUISE Windstar crew masked
Ship Operations
Most cruisers stick with Windstar despite inaugural itinerary change
Most cruisers stick with Windstar despite inaugural itinerary change
Jun 17, 2021
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byAnne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review
CRUISE Odyssey of the Seas Photo Port Everglades
Ship Operations
Royal Caribbean postpones Odyssey restart after eight crew test positive (updated)
Royal Caribbean postpones Odyssey restart after eight crew test positive (updated)
Jun 15, 2021
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byAnne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review
Crew & Crewing
TUI Cruises picks Columbia Cruise Services to appoint medical staff
TUI Cruises picks Columbia Cruise Services to appoint medical staff
Jun 11, 2021
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byHolly Payne, Editor Video Production and Deputy Editor
Information Technology
Princess Cruises introduces CrewCall feature
Princess Cruises introduces CrewCall feature
Jun 10, 2021
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byAnne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review
Environmental & Health
Crewing looms large among return-to-service challenges for cruise lines: DNV panel
Crewing looms large among return-to-service challenges for cruise lines: DNV panel
Jun 9, 2021
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byAnne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review
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Crew & Crewing
Seatrade Cruise Talks Take-Over: Cruise Crew Management Forum
Seatrade Cruise Talks Take-Over: Cruise Crew Management Forum
May 27, 2021
Crew & Crewing
Majestic Princess crew get vaccinated at Port of Los Angeles
Majestic Princess crew get vaccinated at Port of Los Angeles
May 22, 2021
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byAnne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review
Environmental & Health
Cruise and cargo ship crews are getting vaccinated at Port Everglades
Cruise and cargo ship crews are getting vaccinated at Port Everglades
May 21, 2021
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byAnne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review
CRUISE Koningsdam crew vaccination San Diego
Crew & Crewing
Holland America crew start vaccinations at San Diego
Holland America crew start vaccinations at San Diego
May 20, 2021
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byAnne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review
Ports & Destinations
Carnival Sensation arrives to new home Mobile, crew vaccinations begin
Carnival Sensation arrives to new home Mobile, crew vaccinations begin
May 14, 2021
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byAnne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review
Crew & Crewing
American Queen Steamboat Co. seeks to fill hundreds of US jobs
American Queen Steamboat Co. seeks to fill hundreds of US jobs
May 12, 2021
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byAnne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review
Environmental & Health
Carnival Sensation crew to get COVID-19 vaccine in Mobile
Carnival Sensation crew to get COVID-19 vaccine in Mobile
May 12, 2021
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byAnne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review
Crew & Crewing
MSC Cruises' US-based crew get first vaccinations at PortMiami
MSC Cruises' US-based crew get first vaccinations at PortMiami
May 8, 2021
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byAnne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review
Crew & Crewing
COVID-19 spike in Asia 'sad and tough' for Holland America crew
COVID-19 spike in Asia 'sad and tough' for Holland America crew
May 5, 2021
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byAnne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review
CRUISE Galveston Carnival crew vaccination Photo Robert Mihovil
Ports & Destinations
Galveston cruise rally welcomes Carnival ships, vaccinates crew
Galveston cruise rally welcomes Carnival ships, vaccinates crew
May 3, 2021
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byAnne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review
Ship Operations
AQSC Pacific Northwest restart June 14, American Queen on Mississippi in July
AQSC Pacific Northwest restart June 14, American Queen on Mississippi in July
May 3, 2021
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byAnne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review
Crew & Crewing
MSC Cruises begins vaccinating crew for Europe and US rollout with plan to inoculate full fleet
MSC Cruises begins vaccinating crew for Europe and US rollout with plan to inoculate full fleet
May 2, 2021
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byAnne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review
Ports & Destinations
PortMiami begins cruise ship crew vaccination
PortMiami begins cruise ship crew vaccination
May 2, 2021
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byAnne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review
Ports & Destinations
Canaveral becomes first US port to vaccinate cruise ship crew
Canaveral becomes first US port to vaccinate cruise ship crew
Apr 30, 2021
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byAnne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review
Crew & Crewing
Royal Caribbean's Bayley downplays India crewing issue
Royal Caribbean's Bayley downplays India crewing issue
Apr 30, 2021
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byAnne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review
Ports & Destinations
Port of Galveston may become first in US to vaccinate cruise ship crew (updated)
Port of Galveston may become first in US to vaccinate cruise ship crew (updated)
Apr 28, 2021
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byAnne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review
Crew & Crewing
Holland America Line celebrates 148th anniversary
Holland America Line celebrates 148th anniversary
Apr 19, 2021
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byAnne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review
Hotel Operations & Entertainment
NCL heralds its comeback in 'Embark' docuseries starting April 15
NCL heralds its comeback in 'Embark' docuseries starting April 15
Apr 14, 2021
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byAnne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review
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