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Yearly Archive: 2022

February 7

Solent Stevedores signs new stevedoring contract with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

Solent Stevedores, the UK’s leading cruise stevedoring partner has secured a two-year contract extension with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines. The deal extends their cruise operation partnership to December 2023 and is a strong endorsement of...

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February 4

Positive changes to the Isle of Man’s Borders Restrictions

Following the Chief Minister’s Briefing on 3rd February 2022, the Isle of Man Government has set out its plan to treat COVID-19 as an endemic disease similar to other illnesses such as flu and norovirus,...

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January 28

Uber Boat by Thames Clippers orders hybrid high-speed passenger ferries

Uber Boat by Thames Clippers is set to launch the UK’s first hybrid high-speed passenger ferries in London in autumn 2022 and spring 2023. The vessels, which are currently under construction at Wight Shipyard Co....

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January 28

Dart Harbour welcomes Paul Britton as new Harbour Master & CEO

After an extensive search, Dart Harbour are pleased to announce Paul Britton as the harbour’s new Harbour Master/CEO. Paul will bring his wealth of industry experience, mostly recently with Disney Cruises, to boutique Dart Harbour...

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January 27

Liverpool sails towards a bumper cruise season

Liverpool will welcome more than 100 cruises to its shores in 2022, as the city plans to deliver its most ambitious season yet. The outbreak of the global pandemic in March 2020 led to the...

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January 13

More great journeys set to begin in Portsmouth with bumper maiden calls scheduled in 2022

Portsmouth International Port have released their initial cruise schedule for 2022, which sees an impressive number of maiden calls from both new cruise lines, and ships, over the next 12 months. 2022 brings a new...

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January 12

Change at the helm for Cruise Britain

Cruise Britain, the association which brings together the ports, destinations and service sector of the UK cruise industry, welcomes a new Chair as industry expert Kate O’Hara, Port of Tyne, takes the helm for a...

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