Other Things You'll Want to Know - July 11, 2016

CND subscribers also read about:

• Fincantieri cutting the first steel for Nieuw Statendam.
• The medical examiner's ruling in the death of the 8-year-old boy who was pulled from the pool aboard Anthem of the Seas.

Details appeared in the July 11 edition of Cruise News Daily. 

Genting Combines Acquisition under New Name

After a staff meeting in Germany yesterday, Genting Hong Kong has renamed the group of three shipyards they purchased in Germany last April, gave a clear definition to what they will be focused on, and laid out a course for them for the future.

The three yards in Wismar, Rostock and Stralsund will henceforth be known as MV Werften.

The complete story appeared in the July 8 edition of Cruise News Daily.

Other Things You'll Want to Know - July 8, 2016

CND subscribers also read about:

• John Delaney was named president of Windstar Cruises
• Costa Asia, in conjunction with Conde Nast, has released a virtual reality video of Costa Fortuna to allow those who have never been on a cruise ship to experience what it is like to cruise. They are distributing it on several popular platforms in China. 

Details appeared in the July 8 edition of Cruise News Daily. 

When Dawn Princess Becomes Pacific Explorer

Last fall we reported that Princess Cruises' Dawn Princess will be transferred to their sister brand P&O Australia next year. P&O has begun to reveal the plans they have to update and customize the ship for their customers Down Under. It's going to be a lot more than measuring for new curtains.

Details appeared in the July 7 edition of Cruise News Daily. 

Renderings courtesy of P&O Cruises Australia. All rights reserved. May not be copied or used without permission. 

Gavin MacLeod Adding to His Role with Princess

Last week we told you the City of Santa Clarita and Princess Cruises intended to honor Gavin MacLeod by declaring yesterday (Wednesday) "Gavin MacLeod Princess Cruises Ambassador Day" in recognition of his 30 years as Princess Cruises' Global Ambassador.

As promised, the event happened at Princess' headquarters and was hosted by Jill Whelan, who played Vicki, Captain Stubing's daughter. She is also Princess' Celebrations Ambassador.

The complete story appeared in the July 7 edition of Cruise News Daily. 

Mayor Pro Tem Dante Acosta, Princess Cruises Celebrations Ambassador Jill Whelan, Princess Cruises President Jan Swartz, and Mayor Bob Kellar celebrated Gavin MacLeod’s 30 years of service at a commemorative ceremony in Santa Clarita, Calif.

Photo courtesy of Princess Cruises. All rights reserved. May not be copied or used without express permission.