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Yearly Archive: 2018

September 13

Poole cruising ahead after double visit

The Port of Poole has recorded a historic first after two cruise ships call on the same day. The first of the two ships to arrive was the Corinthian belonging to Grand Circle Cruise Line,...

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September 11

Cruise & Maritime Voyages Makes Inaugural Call at Poole

Maritime traditions were upheld at the Port of Poole as Poole Harbour Commissioners and the cruise ship Astoria exchanged plaques to commemorate the ship's inaugural call to the port. During her maiden voyage from Poole,...

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September 3

Dover Harbour Board announces new Chief Executive

Dover Harbour Board, owner and operator of the Port of Dover, is pleased to announce the appointment of Doug Bannister as Chief Executive. Doug has an extensive record of successful leadership in the maritime, aviation...

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August 28

Disney are back with Magic on the Mersey

Disney Magic is making a welcome return to Liverpool in September at Princes Dock. She has 11 decks, holds 1754 passengers, 915 crew and is almost 1000ft in length. In true Liverpool style, Disney Magic...

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August 28

Cruise Britain members shortlisted for industry young stars accolade

The inaugural Seatrade Cruise News shortlist for the new top 20 Under 40 award includes no less than five Cruise Britain members. The global award looks to recognise the cruise industry’s younger stars whose drive,...

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August 23

Ahoy! Shortlist nomination Global accolade – Take a Bow, Liverpool Kate

Liverpool Cruise Terminal has its very own oar-inspiring, industry leading member of staff. A new initiative was launched earlier this summer to find 20 under 40 year olds from the global cruise industry who have...

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August 16

July saw 19 cruise calls plus CruiseBritain guests for Dover

Dover Cruise has had another successful month in July hosting 19 calls in total starting with visits from Crystal 'Serenity', Seabourn 'Quest' and Royal Caribbean 'Brilliance of the Seas'. Disney Cruise Line’s glorious ‘Disney Magic’...

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August 13

Cray-see good cruise season for Liverpool

Liverpool’s Cruise Terminal is riding the crest of a wave after notching up a record-breaking summer season – with a 150% rise in visitors compared to last year. From April to the end of July, the...

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August 2

Portland Port staff remove plastics from Portland Harbour breakwaters

Marine plastic pollution is a serious threat to the health of our marine environments and their biodiversity. Portland Port has taken steps to begin addressing the plastics and litter that come in to Portland Harbour....

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July 23

Azamara maiden call into Isle of Man with Manx Captain at the helm

Azamara Pursuit will call to into Douglas, dropping anchor in Manx waters as it embarks on its maiden voyage. The newly refurbished 'Azamara Pursuit' will call into Douglas Bay on Wednesday, (25 July) before sailing off for...

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