Water transport

Carnival Corporation, its Cruise Line Brands and the Micky and Madeleine Arison Family Foundation Pledge Over US$1.25 Million to Australian Bushfire Disaster Recovery

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Thursday, January 9, 2020
Cruise lines, Carnival Corporation & plc, Shipping companies, Water transport, Service industries, Arison family, Carnival Cruise Line, Micky Arison, Princess Cruises, Cunard Line, P&O Cruises

The pledge includes US$1 million from the family foundation of Carnival Corporation's Chairman Micky Arison and his wife Madeleine, in addition to US$250,000 (AU$350,000) from Carnival Foundation and five of the company's brands P&O Cruises (Australia), Carnival Cruise Line, Cunard, Holland America Line and Princess Cruises.

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  • The pledge includes US$1 million from the family foundation of Carnival Corporation's Chairman Micky Arison and his wife Madeleine, in addition to US$250,000 (AU$350,000) from Carnival Foundation and five of the company's brands P&O Cruises (Australia), Carnival Cruise Line, Cunard, Holland America Line and Princess Cruises.
  • Similar to donations following recent hurricanes and typhoons, support is being directed to both immediate and long-term relief efforts.
  • As previously announced, the US$250,000 donation has been committed to the Australian Red Cross Disaster Relief and Recovery Fund.
  • Information on the Australian Red Cross, its recovery efforts and ways to provide support can be found at https://www.redcross.org.au/ .

Princess Cruises Spring on Sale Event Offers Savings Up to 40 Percent Off on Cruises to Warm-Weather Destinations

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Tuesday, January 7, 2020
Cruise lines, Carnival Corporation & plc, Companies, Princess Cruises, Cruise ships, Water transport, Service industries

Spring on Sale not only offers savings up to 40 percent off but also fares from $1 for the third and fourth guests sailing in the same stateroom.

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  • Spring on Sale not only offers savings up to 40 percent off but also fares from $1 for the third and fourth guests sailing in the same stateroom.
  • Additional information about Princess Cruises is available through a professional travel advisor, by calling 1-800-PRINCESS ( 1-800-774-6237 ), or by visiting the company's website at princess.com .
  • In 2017 Princess Cruises, with parent company Carnival Corporation, introducedMedallionClassVacations enabled by theOceanMedallion, the vacation industry's most advanced wearable device, provided free to each guest sailing on aMedallionClassship.
  • Two new Royal-class ships are currently under construction - Enchanted Princess, scheduled for delivery in June 2020, followed by Discovery Princess in November 2021.

Beyond Cruises Offers Two New "Beyond the Ordinary" Barge Cruises in France on Historic Working Barges Converted to Upscale Floating Country Inns

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Thursday, January 2, 2020
Barge, Shipping, Barges, Water transport, Hotel barge

New York, Jan. 02, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Beyond Cruises continues to sail beyond the ordinary, adding two enchanting and upscale French barge cruises to their wide range of exciting itineraries.

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  • New York, Jan. 02, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Beyond Cruises continues to sail beyond the ordinary, adding two enchanting and upscale French barge cruises to their wide range of exciting itineraries.
  • What is unique to these programs is that the vessels themselves are historic working barges that have been renovated as floating country inns.
  • Beyond Cruises barge programs take guests on an experience like no other.
  • Passengers aboard the Athos Premium barge can also admire the beauty of France from the luxury of the onboard spa pool/jacuzzi.

Carnival Cruise Line Revises Delivery Date For Mardi Gras

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Friday, December 20, 2019
Cruise lines, Ships, Cruise ships, Carnival Cruise Line, Water transport, Carnival Corporation & plc, Carnival Cruise Lines, Cruise line, Holiday-class cruise ship, MS Grand Celebration

Our commitment is to deliver a great and innovative ship, and Mardi Gras will definitely be that when it arrives in North America," said Ben Clement, Carnival Cruise Line's senior vice president of newbuild.

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  • Our commitment is to deliver a great and innovative ship, and Mardi Gras will definitely be that when it arrives in North America," said Ben Clement, Carnival Cruise Line's senior vice president of newbuild.
  • Carnival Cruise Line, part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), is "The World's Most Popular Cruise Line" with 27 ships operating two- to 24-day voyages to The Bahamas, Caribbean, Mexican Riviera, Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, New England, Bermuda, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands.
  • The line currently has two new ships scheduled for delivery Mardi Gras in 2020 and an as-yet-unnamed ship in 2022.
  • Carnival Cruise Line is certified as a Great Place to Work .

Diana Shipping Inc. Announces the Sale of a Panamax Dry Bulk Vessel, the m/v Calipso

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Friday, December 27, 2019
Ship measurements, Maritime transport, Capesize, Panamax, Ship, Water transport, Shipping, Oldendorff Carriers, Excel Maritime

Upon completion of the aforementioned sale, Diana Shipping Inc.s fleet will consist of 41 dry bulk vessels (4 Newcastlemax, 14 Capesize, 5 Post-Panamax, 5 Kamsarmax and 13 Panamax).

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  • Upon completion of the aforementioned sale, Diana Shipping Inc.s fleet will consist of 41 dry bulk vessels (4 Newcastlemax, 14 Capesize, 5 Post-Panamax, 5 Kamsarmax and 13 Panamax).
  • As of today, the combined carrying capacity of the Companys fleet, including the m/v Calipso, is approximately 5.2 million dwt with a weighted average age of 9.53 years.
  • A table describing the current Diana Shipping Inc. fleet can be found on the Companys website, www.dianashippinginc.com .
  • Diana Shipping Inc. is a global provider of shipping transportation services through its ownership of dry bulk vessels.

New Chief Information Officer Named for Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, Seabourn, P&O Cruises Australia and Carnival Australia

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Wednesday, December 18, 2019
Carnival Corporation & plc, Cruise lines, Companies, Shipping companies, Water transport, Seabourn Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, P&O Cruises, Cunard Line, Costa Cruises, Cruise Lines International Association, P&O Princess Cruises

SANTA CLARITA, Calif., Dec. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Marshall Lancaster has been appointed as chief information officer for the professional services division supporting Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, Seabourn, P&O Cruises Australia and Carnival Australia.

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  • SANTA CLARITA, Calif., Dec. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Marshall Lancaster has been appointed as chief information officer for the professional services division supporting Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, Seabourn, P&O Cruises Australia and Carnival Australia.
  • Lancaster conveys valuable travel industry experience from his most recent role as Senior Vice President and Global Chief Information Officer at Hyatt Hotels Corporation.
  • After moving from Chicago with his family, Lancaster will be based at Princess Cruises headquarters in Santa Clarita, California.
  • The exclusive alliance also includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, Cunard Line, Costa Cruises, AIDA, P&O Cruises UK, and P&O Cruises Australia.

Ultra Electronics USSI Wins $25M Contract to Produce Hydrophones for the U.S. Navy

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Monday, December 16, 2019
Anti-submarine warfare, Sonar, Sonobuoy, Hydrophone, Submarine, Water transport, Technology, Equipment

The hydrophones are integral to hull-mounted sonar systems aboard numerous submarine classes operated by the U.S. Navy.

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  • The hydrophones are integral to hull-mounted sonar systems aboard numerous submarine classes operated by the U.S. Navy.
  • The present contract was competitively awarded to USSI wherein the USSI proposal exhibited the best overall value to the Government.
  • Patrick Allison, Vice President of Business Development, commented, "Ultra Electronics USSI is pleased to provide the U.S. Navy this important underwater warfare capability.
  • Ultra Electronics USSI is the leader in the design, development, and manufacturing of sonobuoy systems for the U.S. Navy.

Diana Shipping Inc. Announces Time Charter Contract for m/v Santa Barbara With Pacbulk

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Monday, December 16, 2019
Ship measurements, Maritime transport, Capesize, Water transport, Companies, Panamax, Ship, Oldendorff Carriers, Excel Maritime

Ltd., Singapore, for one of its Capesize dry bulk vessels, the m/v Santa Barbara.

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  • Ltd., Singapore, for one of its Capesize dry bulk vessels, the m/v Santa Barbara.
  • The Santa Barbara is a 179,426 dwt Capesize dry bulk vessel built in 2015.
  • Diana Shipping Inc.s fleet currently consists of 42 dry bulk vessels (4 Newcastlemax, 14 Capesize, 5 Post-Panamax, 5 Kamsarmax and 14 Panamax).
  • Diana Shipping Inc. is a global provider of shipping transportation services through its ownership of dry bulk vessels.

Norwegian Cruise Line Recognizes Everyday Heroes with Celebration Aboard Norwegian Bliss In New York

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Saturday, December 14, 2019
Cruise ships, Cruise lines, Norwegian Cruise Line, OpenTravel Alliance, Cruise line, Cruise, Ships, Shipping companies, Water transport

The nominees with the most votes in their state, province or territory won their choice of a three-to-five-day cruise for two on almost any Norwegian Cruise Line ship.

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  • The nominees with the most votes in their state, province or territory won their choice of a three-to-five-day cruise for two on almost any Norwegian Cruise Line ship.
  • For more information about Norwegian Cruise Line or to book a cruise, please contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE ( 625-2784 ) or visit www.ncl.com .
  • As the innovator in global cruise travel, Norwegian Cruise Line has been breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising for 53 years.
  • For the latest news and exclusive content, visit the media center and follow Norwegian Cruise line on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube @NorwegianCruiseLine; and Twitter and Snapchat @CruiseNorwegian.

Inland Boat Club Supports Croft Marine’s Croft for Kids Christmas Charity Event

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Friday, December 13, 2019
Fishing, Yachting, Water Skiing, Philanthropy, Surfing, Sailboarding, Sports, Sailing, Maritime, Children, Transport, Powerboating, Outdoors, Family, Other Philanthropy, Consumer, Boating, Water transport, Human behavior

This Holiday season, Inland Boat Club is supporting its strategic partner, Croft Marine and encouraging club members and the community to donate childrens toys at the Croft for Kids Christmas event.

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  • This Holiday season, Inland Boat Club is supporting its strategic partner, Croft Marine and encouraging club members and the community to donate childrens toys at the Croft for Kids Christmas event.
  • We are proud to support our partner, Croft Marine in this incredible event and we encourage everyone to open their hearts this Holiday season and generously give back, said Erik Blomquist, CEO of Inland Boat Club.
  • As in previous years, the goal of the Croft for Kids Christmas event will be to completely fill a boat with toys and gifts for charity.
  • Inland Boat Club is the premier boat club and boating technology provider for avid boaters and water sport enthusiasts in the Intermountain West.