P&O Cruises Australia President Sture Myrmell thanked Ni Vanuatu crew member Serah Taravaki for her ‘selfless efforts’ in helping many of her colleagues return home.

Swan Hellenic said it will require COVID-19 vaccination as a pre-embarkation medical requirement for all ship’s staff and crew.

Yara Marine Technologies has doubled the number of online training courses for crew based on how to operate scrubbers, to support chief engineers and superintendents and prevent downtime.

Ponant’s plans to operate a domestic cruise programme in New Zealand have been dashed by the country’s immigration authorities.

American Queen Steamboat Co. and Victory Cruise Lines are taking the bold step of mandating COVID-19 vaccination for all passengers, crew and tour motor coach drivers.

After receiving conditional approval from New Zealand's Ministry of Health in December to operate domestic cruises with its small expedition ship Le Lapérouse, Ponant now urgently seeks another green light.

Holland America Line named Werner Timmers, a captain with nearly 40 years sailing for the company, as master of the new Rotterdam.

Many River Cruise Europe members expect a later start to the season and a 'transition year' similarly challenging as 2020.

V.Ships Leisure will recruit and manage crew for deck, engine and hotel positions on board Tradewind Voyages' Golden Horizon.

Update adds Cruise Lines International Association's perspective.