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The installation of a ground-breaking solar and battery system is underway at Portsmouth International Port, managed by Portsmouth City Council’s in-house energy services team. The project began in February 2022 and will incorporate roof-mounted solar panels across a number of buildings, a large battery and solar canopies. (more…)
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Eight months after her delivery, Virgin Voyages’ second ship “Valiant Lady” has finally welcomed her first guests on board as she kicks off her inaugural season in Europe. (more…)
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Within the next five years Portsmouth International Port will be able to handle the majority of cruise ships looking for a UK berth, it was announced at the launch of its 20-year Masterplan on Wednesday 16 February. (more…)
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Great journeys begin in Portsmouth
Portsmouth International Port have released their initial cruise schedule for 2022, which sees an impressive number of maiden calls from both new cruise lines, and ships, over the next 12 months. (more…)
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Portsmouth City Council’s cabinet have approved a strategy for shore power provision at Portsmouth International Port, which will allow visiting ships to switch their engines off whilst alongside. (more…)
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Saga’s brand new ship, the “Spirit of Adventure”, was named in a traditional bottle smashing ceremony at Portsmouth International Port today. She was named by the recently retired Head of the Royal Navy Medical Service, Commodore Inga J. Kennedy, in recognition of the countless hours of service given by medical professionals during the pandemic. (more…)
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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Borealis is stuck in Portsmouth with a technical issue, according to the cruise line. “We recently upgraded our onboard technology, and although in our sea trials this worked perfectly, we have since identified a potential issue which we are working hard to resolve,” the company said in a statement on social media. (cruiseindustrynews.com)
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As the UK reaches ‘Freedom Day’ on July 19 – the day lockdown restrictions are finally lifted in Britain – Saga’s brand-new cruise ship, ‘Spirit of Adventure’ will be named with a traditional bottle smashing ceremony at Portsmouth International Port. (more…)
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In a mark of respect to the medical profession that has worked so hard over the last 18 months dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic, Commodore Inga J. Kennedy CBE QHNS QARNNS, senior Royal Navy officer, former Head of the Royal Navy Medical Service and Non-Executive Director of Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust, has been named today as the Godmother of Saga Cruises’ newest ship, Spirit of Adventure. (more…)
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Saga has chosen Portsmouth as the location for the official naming ceremony of its second new-build boutique cruise ship, the 999-passenger “Spirit of Adventure”. (more…)
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Cruise passengers arriving at Portsmouth International Port will soon be sailing straight to the heart of the Great Waterfront City, thanks to a unique free offering for port of call visitors. (more…)
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Stevedoring and ancillary services company Southern Maritime Services (SMS) has signed a three-year contract with Portsmouth International Port (PIP) to provide support services for all cruise ships calling in the port. (more…)
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