MSC Magnifica successfully christened in Hamburg
11 Mar 2010 - 4:30pm
Hamburg
MSC Magnifica successfully christened in Hamburg

The city of Hamburg saw last weekend devoted to the Carnival of Venice. The christening of the “MSC Magnifica” by ship’s ‘godmother’ Sophia Loren on 6 March was marked by a breath-taking Italian show. According to media reports, over 15 000 spectators followed the ceremony at Hamburg’s Landungsbrücken pier area.

Edinburgh calls remain stable
8 Mar 2010 - 6:37pm
CE-Press
Edinburgh calls remain stable

Calls to the Firth of Forth, Scotland, numbered 64 carrying about 60,000 passengers in 2009 of which seven were turnarounds. For 2010 the forecast is for similar numbers.

A new quay is under construction at Leixoes
8 Mar 2010 - 6:33pm
CE-Press
A new quay is under construction at Leixoes

March 2011 will see the completion of a new quay at Leixoes, Portugal, enabling ships up to 300m long and 10m draught to come alongside.

66 ships have announced their arrival
2 Mar 2010 - 3:29pm
Aalborg

The organization of The Tall Ships Races in Aalborg is currently receiving new registrations from ships which are going to participate in The Tall Ships Races 2010.  

Extra money for renovation of the waterfront
2 Mar 2010 - 3:20pm
Aalborg

The City of Aalborg has applied for and received a promise that it can raise a loan of 200 million kroner for building projects. The local authority has decided to spend 38 million kroner on the renovation of the waterfronts in Aalborg and Nørresundby.

Record Cruise Passenger Numbers Visit the Port of Cork
2 Mar 2010 - 10:36am
Cork

Record Cruise Passenger Numbers Visit the Port of Cork

Queen Mary II Visits the Port of Cork - Extract from'We are Cunard' Blog
2 Mar 2010 - 10:23am
Cork

Queen Mary II Visits the Port of Cork


Extract from ‘We Are Cunard’ Blog

Rotterdam will welcome Norwegian Epic on her first call
1 Mar 2010 - 9:13am
CE-Press
Rotterdam will welcome Norwegian Epic on her first call

Rotterdam, The Netherlands, will be the first port of call for Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Epic as she sets sail on her maiden voyage in June.

Copenhagen gets all clear for new quay
23 Feb 2010 - 4:43pm
CE-Press
Copenhagen gets all clear for new quay

Copenhagen City Council has given the go-ahead for a new cruiseship quay for completion in time for the 2013 season.

The Hardangerfjord Bridge, Norway’s longest suspension bridge to be opened in 2013
22 Feb 2010 - 3:39pm
Eidfjord
The Hardangerfjord Bridge, Norway’s longest suspension bridge to be opened in 2013

The Queen of Norwegian Fjords, Hardangerfjord, will offer all the cruise passengers a renewed mega attraction with the majestic Hardanger Bridge, Norway’s longest suspension bridge.  The bridge will measure 1.380 meters with 200 meter high bridge towers.