Hurtigruten has taken over 100 percent of Kleven Shipyard through its KVE Holding company, according to a statement. After Kleven fell into financial turmoil in 2017, Hurtigruten led an investor group in saving the shipyard, acquiring a 40 percent stake in the yard. (cruiseindustrynews.com)
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Hurtigruten has appointed Christine Stevens as Vice President of Sales for the Americas to be based in its Seattle regional headquarters. Stevens brings 30 years of cruise industry expertise to Hurtigruten and will lead the sales organization, including field sales and national accounts.
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Hurtigruten has contracted the Norwegian Fosen Yard for comprehensive upgrades of two of its ships, the Richard With and the Nordlys. According to Fosen, the contract will secure work for the yard through spring of 2019. (cruiseindustrynews.com)
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The second of Hurtigruten’s advanced hybrid battery-powered expedition ships, the Fridtjof Nansen, is also delayed, the company announced in a letter sent to travel agents and guests on May 24. The ship, like its sister the Roald Amundsen, is under construction at the Kleven shipyard in Norway. (cruiseindustrynews.com)
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Hurtigruten has announced that it will ban all unnecessary single-use plastic as of July 2, 2018 including the removal of plastic straws, drink mixers, plastic glasses, coffee lids, and plastic bags from all Hurtigruten ships. The goal is to become the world’s first plastic-free shipping company.
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Hurtigruten has announced it will stop using what it calls unnecessary single-use plastic items as of July 2. Everything from plastic straws, drink mixers, plastic cups, coffee lids and plastic bags will be removed from all the ships. (cruiseindustrynews.com)
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Hurtigruten’s new expedition ship, the Roald Amundsen, which is expected to launch into service next May will feature an art collection selected by Her Royal Highness Queen Sonja of Norway and her art foundation, the Queen Sonja Print Award (QSPA).
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Hurtigruten has named Wendy Manas Asia-Pacific Regional Sales & Marketing Manager for Hong Kong, South China & South East Asia. Wendy will join the APAC leadership team and report directly to Damian Perry, Managing Director of Hurtigruten APAC. (cruiseindustrynews.com)
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The Norwegian Ministry of Transportation and Communications has split Norwegian coastal service voyages starting in 2021 and going through 2030 between the established Hurtigruten, which will continue to operate seven ships on the route, and newcomer, Havila, which plans to build four new ships. (cruiseindustrynews.com)
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Expedition cruising doesn’t get as much attention as mass-market operators that boast of multiple restaurants and flashy water slides. But the sector is growing, and that presents opportunities as well as challenges in catering to travelers who are seeking once-in-a-lifetime experiences. (skift.com)
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“Beth Mercier will strengthen our support for expedition selling agents, especially among our newly-identified strategic accounts. Her can-do attitude and willingness to take on new challenges makes Beth an especially good fit for this position as we broaden and deepen our travel agent relationships,” noted Hurtigruten Americas President, William Harber.
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Amid problems at the shipyard, Hurtigruten will not take delivery of the 530-passenger Roald Amundsen until 2019. The new ship is being built at the Kleven shipyard, which faced financial issues in 2017 and was subsequently bailed out by a consortium of investors, led by Hurtigruten, which combined with other parties to take a 40 percent interest in the yard. (cruiseindustrynews.com)
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Hurtigruten’s new MS Roald Amundsen was launched at Kleven shipyard in Ulsteinvik, Norway in a ceremony on Saturday. It will be the first cruise ship equipped with battery power, enabling short, silent sailing periods. (cruiseindustrynews.com)
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Hurtigruten has named Damian Perry managing director in the Asia-Pacific region. Perry takes over for William Harber, who is now leading the cruise company in North America. Perry was previously CEO of Cox and Kings. (cruiseindustrynews.com)
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