Cruise
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Hurtigruten suffers cyber attack
The Norwegian cruise company has been hit by what it called “a comprehensive ransomware virus data attack” which has forced it to close down its online applications and information by Martyn […]
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Cruise Ship Passengers at Réunion Island Threatened By Violent Protests Amid Coronavirus Concerns
March 02: Passengers of the Princess Cruises liner have been met by violent protests in Réunion Island in the Indian Ocean due to fears over coronavirus. Police at Pointe des Galets […]
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Environmental Activists Block Cunard Cruise Ship with Kayaks at Hernesaari Port in Helsinki
September 25: A group of approximately nine environmental activists in kayaks have blocked the departure of a Cunard cruise ship from the Port of Helsinki‘s Hernessari harbour. The Extinction Rebellion Finland group […]
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France’s Cannes to Ban Polluting Cruise Ships
September 23: Mediterranean resort town Cannes, France’s fourth-biggest cruise ship port, will ban the most polluting cruise ships from next year in a bid to boost air quality in the […]
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P&O Cruises Cancels Upcoming Arabian Gulf Program Amid Gulf Tensions
August 07: P&O Cruises on Wednesday announced it will withdraw from Dubai this winter amid continuing tensions over shipping in the Gulf. The cruise tourism giant said that following close […]
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Strikes In Puerto Rico Cause Cruise Ships To Cancel San Juan Port Calls
July 22: A national strike in Puerto Rico has caused some cruise ships to skip calls on San Juan this week. MSC Seaside and Celebrity Equinox canceled stops at the […]
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Mauritius Ports Authority and Abu Dhabi Ports to Boost Indian Ocean Maritime Sector
July 02: Mauritius Ports Authority (MPA) and Abu Dhabi Ports have signed an agreement to enhance the maritime sector across the Indian Ocean, from port infrastructure and security to protecting […]
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Protests Against Large Cruise Ships in Venice, Following Accident
June 08: Approximately 5,000 residents of the northern Italian city of Venice on Saturday protested against the presence of cruise ships in the busy Giudecca Canal, following a ship accident […]
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16 Passengers Aboard Cruise Ship Arrested for Cocaine Smuggling in Santos Port
March 27: Brazilian Federal Police arrested 16 passengers of the Costa Favolosa cruise ship carrying a total of 360 kilos of cocaine in their luggage (each with between 16 and […]
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The maritime terror threat
The maritime terrorism question raises its head again. With a threat from terrorists and pirates ever-present, are there choppy waters ahead for cruise ship security? With the threat of terrorist […]