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Mardi Gras Makes First-Ever Call At Amber Cove, Dominican Republic, On Maiden Voyage

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
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AMBER COVE, Dominican Republic, Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --As part of Carnival Cruise Line's highly anticipated return to guest operations, the line's newest and most innovative ship Mardi Gras arrived in Amber Cove, Dominican Republic, today, marking the ship's second port of call on its maiden voyage.

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  • AMBER COVE, Dominican Republic, Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --As part of Carnival Cruise Line's highly anticipated return to guest operations, the line's newest and most innovative ship Mardi Gras arrived in Amber Cove, Dominican Republic, today, marking the ship's second port of call on its maiden voyage.
  • Mardi Gras' leadership team joined local government officials for a ceremonial plaque exchange to commemorate the arrival of the line's flagship.
  • "We are delighted to begin our Mardi Gras sailings and offer guests an opportunity to experience all of the beauty of Amber Cove while providing a much-needed boost to the local economy," said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line.
  • Mardi Gras will sail year-round from Port Canaveral, offering seven-day itineraries to the eastern and western Caribbean.

Mardi Gras, Carnival Cruise Line's Newest And Most Innovative Ship, Makes U.S. Debut, Docking In Port Canaveral For The First Time

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Friday, June 4, 2021
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Port Canaveral-based Carnival Freedom and Carnival Liberty joined Mardi Gras as she made her way down the cruise channel, creating a truly grand and memorable entrance befitting this innovative, game-changing ship.

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  • Port Canaveral-based Carnival Freedom and Carnival Liberty joined Mardi Gras as she made her way down the cruise channel, creating a truly grand and memorable entrance befitting this innovative, game-changing ship.
  • "As we welcome home this magnificent ship to Port Canaveral, we are filled with pride to see her at berth at our beautiful Cruise Terminal 3."
  • Mardi Graswill sail year-round from Port Canaveral, offering seven-day itineraries to the eastern and western Caribbean.
  • For additional information on Carnival Cruise Line and to book a cruise vacation, call 1-800-CARNIVAL, visit www.carnival.com , or contact your favorite travel advisor or online travel site.

On Earth Day, Carnival Cruise Line Releases Video Showcasing Eco-Friendly LNG Fuel Technology Utilized On Two Ships

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Thursday, April 22, 2021
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b'MIAMI, April 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --In conjunction with Earth Day, Carnival Cruise Line today released a new video, "LNG Powers the Fun," highlighting the many environmental benefits of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), a groundbreaking fuel technology that will be utilized on two new ships, Mardi Gras, set to debut later this year from Port Canaveral, Fla., and Carnival Celebration, scheduled to enter service from PortMiami in 2022.\nWorking closely with the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland, its energy and technology partner, Shell, the teams at Port Canaveral and PortMiami, and a host of other parties, Carnival is the first cruise line to bring LNG to North America on these two 180,000-ton Excel-class ships, its newest and most innovative vessels.\nMardi Grasand Carnival Celebration are among nine Excel-class ships from Carnival Corporation to employ this eco-friendly fuel, one of the cleanest in the world, significantly reducing emissions with cleaner exhaust.\nThe video explains how LNG works and why it\'s a game changer, while detailing the various new technologies and processes, both on board and on shore, necessary for LNG propulsion, everything from engine designs, fuel containment systems, and the accompanying new engine parts to comprehensive training for shipboard officers and engineers.\nNew terminal facilities were built at Port Canaveral and are under construction at PortMiami.Shell has chartered the state-of-the-art QLNG 4000 fuel barge to facilitate bunkering Mardi Gras while Port Canaveral has also acquired a purpose-built fire boat to support the LNG provider\'s tug.\nLNG is part of Carnival\'s comprehensive sustainability and environmental efforts to reduce energy consumption and its environmental footprint, underscoring its commitment to preserving and protecting water, air and land resources.

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  • b'MIAMI, April 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --In conjunction with Earth Day, Carnival Cruise Line today released a new video, "LNG Powers the Fun," highlighting the many environmental benefits of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), a groundbreaking fuel technology that will be utilized on two new ships, Mardi Gras, set to debut later this year from Port Canaveral, Fla., and Carnival Celebration, scheduled to enter service from PortMiami in 2022.\nWorking closely with the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland, its energy and technology partner, Shell, the teams at Port Canaveral and PortMiami, and a host of other parties, Carnival is the first cruise line to bring LNG to North America on these two 180,000-ton Excel-class ships, its newest and most innovative vessels.\nMardi Grasand Carnival Celebration are among nine Excel-class ships from Carnival Corporation to employ this eco-friendly fuel, one of the cleanest in the world, significantly reducing emissions with cleaner exhaust.\nThe video explains how LNG works and why it\'s a game changer, while detailing the various new technologies and processes, both on board and on shore, necessary for LNG propulsion, everything from engine designs, fuel containment systems, and the accompanying new engine parts to comprehensive training for shipboard officers and engineers.\nNew terminal facilities were built at Port Canaveral and are under construction at PortMiami.Shell has chartered the state-of-the-art QLNG 4000 fuel barge to facilitate bunkering Mardi Gras while Port Canaveral has also acquired a purpose-built fire boat to support the LNG provider\'s tug.\nLNG is part of Carnival\'s comprehensive sustainability and environmental efforts to reduce energy consumption and its environmental footprint, underscoring its commitment to preserving and protecting water, air and land resources.
  • These efforts also include advanced waste water treatment systems, advanced air quality systems, shore power connection capabilities, and comprehensive waste management, recycling and energy conservation programs, complementing many initiatives to reduce single-use plastics on board.\nFor additional information on Carnival Cruise Line and to book a cruise vacation, call 1-800-CARNIVAL, visit www.carnival.com , or contact your favorite travel advisor or online travel site.\n'

Reservations Open For Carnival Celebration Debuting In 2022, As Part Of Carnival Cruise Line's 50th Birthday

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Thursday, October 8, 2020
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MIAMI, Oct. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Reservations are now open for Carnival Celebration, Carnival Cruise Line's newest ship set to debut in November 2022 as part of the company's 50th birthday.

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  • MIAMI, Oct. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Reservations are now open for Carnival Celebration, Carnival Cruise Line's newest ship set to debut in November 2022 as part of the company's 50th birthday.
  • The addition of Carnival Celebration to Miami will maintain PortMiami's position as the top embarkation port for Carnival Cruise Line.
  • Carnival Celebration will debut with a 14-Day Carnival Journeys transatlantic crossing departing Southampton Nov. 6 and arriving in Miami Nov. 20, 2022.
  • To make a reservation on Carnival Celebration or any other of Carnival Cruise Line's ships, contact any travel agent, call 1-800-CARNIVAL or visit www.carnival.com .

Mardi Gras Grand Central Atrium: Form Meets Function Aboard Carnival Cruise Line's Most Innovative Ship

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Wednesday, September 23, 2020
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MIAMI, Sept. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Atriums have been an important part of cruise ship design for decades but leave it to Carnival Cruise Line to break the mold with Grand Central, a transformational three-deck-high space that is one of six themed zones on Mardi Gras, set to debut in February.

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  • MIAMI, Sept. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Atriums have been an important part of cruise ship design for decades but leave it to Carnival Cruise Line to break the mold with Grand Central, a transformational three-deck-high space that is one of six themed zones on Mardi Gras, set to debut in February.
  • At night, Grand Central transforms into an intimate and immersive venue with a rotation of spectacular, soon-to-be-revealed experiences created just for Mardi Gras.
  • With its transformation from daytime relaxation to nighttime entertainment, Grand Central is unlike anything that's ever been done on a cruise ship before and our guests are going to love it."
  • The first North American cruise ship powered by Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), Mardi Gras is set to debut from Port Canaveral, Fla., Feb. 6, 2021, operating week-long itineraries from the Space Coast.

BioHiTech Receives Additional Purchase Order from Carnival Corporation for Its Food Waste Digesters Bringing the Total Value of Orders Received in July to Approximately $1 Million

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Monday, August 3, 2020
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This new purchase order is slated to equip Carnival's newest 2,600 room ship, Mardi Gras, scheduled to enter service in February, 2021.

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  • This new purchase order is slated to equip Carnival's newest 2,600 room ship, Mardi Gras, scheduled to enter service in February, 2021.
  • BioHiTech will provide multiple Revolution Series Digesters and supplies for the Mardi Gras to help reduce greenhouse gases and improve environmental outcomes through the safe onboard disposal of food waste.
  • The Company's data analytics platform will also provide real-time transparency for food waste generation to assist in Carnival Corporation's waste reduction efforts.
  • Carnival Corporation & plc is one of the world's largest leisure travel companies with a portfolio of nine of the world's leading cruise lines.

Saab Selected as Combat System Provider for Finnish Squadron 2020 Programme

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Thursday, September 19, 2019
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LINKPING, Sweden, Sept. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- In accordance with Finland's Ministry of Defence's proposition, the Government of Finland has today selected Saab as the combat system provider and integrator for the Finnish Navy's four new Pohjanmaa-class corvettes within the Squadron 2020 programme.

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  • LINKPING, Sweden, Sept. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- In accordance with Finland's Ministry of Defence's proposition, the Government of Finland has today selected Saab as the combat system provider and integrator for the Finnish Navy's four new Pohjanmaa-class corvettes within the Squadron 2020 programme.
  • Saab has not yet signed a contract or received an order relating to Squadron 2020.
  • The contract period will be 2019-2027 and the scope will include a range of solutions, including Saab's 9LV Combat Management System, related sensors and other systems.
  • All of the Finnish Navy's current vessels feature at least one system from Saab, with the majority of vessels operating several systems from Saab.

Costa Venezia, the First Costa Cruises Ship Designed for the Chinese Market, Comes Into Service

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Friday, March 1, 2019
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Costa Venezia is part of an expansion plan that includes a total of seven ships being delivered to the Costa Group by 2023.

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  • Costa Venezia is part of an expansion plan that includes a total of seven ships being delivered to the Costa Group by 2023.
  • Moreover, Costa Venezia further strengthens Costa Cruises' bond with Italy: it is a ship built in Italy, by an Italian shipyard, which flies the Italian flag and which will make Chinese guests experience unforgettable Italian experiences."
  • "From conception to delivery, everything about Costa Venezia has been designed having the Chinese customer in mind.
  • From May 18, 2019, Costa Venezia will be dedicated exclusively to Chinese guests, offering cruises in Asia departing from Shanghai.

Carnival Cruise Line To Offer First-Ever Series Of Voyages From San Francisco Aboard Carnival Miracle In 2020; Line To Return To San Diego For Winter Cruises In 2020-21

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Tuesday, December 18, 2018
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Following strong reception to a previously announced program from San Diego in 2019, Carnival Miracle will also return to the port for a winter 2020-21 schedule of three- to 15-day voyages.

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  • Following strong reception to a previously announced program from San Diego in 2019, Carnival Miracle will also return to the port for a winter 2020-21 schedule of three- to 15-day voyages.
  • These deployments further bolster Carnival Cruise Line's position as the West Coast cruise leader, carrying more passengers than any other cruise operator.
  • With the addition of San Francisco, Carnival operates from 19 North American homeports, providing a convenient and cost-effective means for its guests to get to and from their cruises.
  • Carnival Miracle will operate a winter schedule of voyages from San Diego beginning Oct. 4, 2020.

Carnival Cruise Line Marks Start Of Construction Of Its Newest And Largest Ship As First Steel Is Cut

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Thursday, November 15, 2018
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The traditional steel-cutting ceremony held at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Turku, Finland, signified the official start of construction of the largest Carnival cruise ship ever constructed, to be delivered in 2020.

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  • The traditional steel-cutting ceremony held at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Turku, Finland, signified the official start of construction of the largest Carnival cruise ship ever constructed, to be delivered in 2020.
  • A second XL ship will start construction in 2020 and be delivered in 2022 to mark the 50th anniversary of Carnival Cruise Line's founding.
  • "We are extremely pleased to work together with Carnival on this large and highly innovative ship.
  • With the first steel cutting, our efforts in designing the hull, features and interior of the ship start to take shape.