AIDAluna opens shore power plant in Oslo – AIDA Cruises
On September 24, 2024, the cruise company AIDA Cruises and the Port of Oslo celebrated the opening of its new shore power system. (more…)
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Cruise crackdown gets underway. Thousands of tourists were once again streaming off a large cruise ship in Oslo on Tuesday
Thousands of tourists were once again streaming off a large cruise ship in Oslo on Tuesday, but no longer from prime berthing space in the Norwegian capital’s inner harbour. (more…)
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Havila Capella has been named the ‘Next Generation Ship Award’. Havila Voyages has the ship of the future
At the Nor-Shipping event in Oslo this week, the world’s most environmentally friendly coastal ship, Havila Capella, received the Next Generation Ship Award. (more…)
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AECO’s Arctic Cruise Conference donates, Thanks to Silversea Cruises, to Tara Ocean Foundation
Representatives from the expedition cruise industry, Arctic stakeholders, authorities and researchers gathered in Oslo this week for AECO’s Arctic Cruise Conference. In addition to the conference and side meetings, attendants were invited to be part of AECO’s traditional Annual Dinner, which took place October 16. (more…)
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AECO is holding its yearly event in Oslo, bringing together leading experts to discuss matters relating to environment, safety and community engagement
More than 120 participants will gather in Oslo for AECO’s “Arctic Cruise Conference”, organized for the 16th year in a row. (more…)
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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ new power boats take guests ‘closer’ to Oslofjord and the Olsen’s historic Hvitsten home
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines was pleased to showcase its ‘closer’ credentials to its guests on board Balmoral and Braemar on 21st May 2019, when the two ships docked alongside each other in Fred. Olsen’s historic home city of Oslo, Norway. (more…)
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AECO conference celebrates 15 years of sustainable tourism
This week, the Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators (AECO) marks its 15-year anniversary. Sustainable tourism is on the agenda as AECO welcomes 120 participants to is Arctic Cruise Conference in Oslo. (more…)
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Oslo: 101 Calls in 2018, More in Future
Traffic is consistent for Oslo this year, 101 ships are scheduled to call, matching last year’s number, which was well up from 81 in 2016. The port is marching back to its all-time high of 174 calls set in 2011, as a 20 percent increase is projected in 2019, according to Ingvar M. Mathisen, port director and CEO of the Port of Oslo. (cruiseindustrynews.com)
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‘Spectacular’ Viking Jupiter naming ceremony to bring Nor-Shipping 2019 to a close
Nor-Shipping and Viking are promising visitors to Oslo a night to remember on 6 June 2019, with a spectacular naming ceremony party for Viking Jupiter. The 47,800 gt Fincantieri built vessel, the latest addition to Viking’s growing fleet, will be celebrated with a public concert in front of Oslo’s imposing town hall, overlooking the city’s bustling harbour. (more…)
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Oslo Publishes Crew Manual
See Oslo in 3 minutes
Recognising the importance of the crew enjoying the city of Oslo and hence their ability to pass on tips to passengers, Oslo Cruise Partners has published a crew manual. (more…)
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Oslo, With Two New Key Appointments, Renews Focus On Cruise
Ingvar Mathisen has been appointed port director at the Port of Oslo
Ingvar Mathisen has been appointed port director at the Port of Oslo. The board of directors was very clear it wanted the focus to be on the core business, ie port development and increasing cargo and passenger throughput. Mathisen previously held the same position at the Port of Bodo, where he remained for 12 years. (more…)
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AECO’s Arctic Cruise Conference examines growth, challenges and opportunities
Glaciers, ice-filled waters and polar bears are some of the sights that draw tourists to the Arctic. (Photo: Frigg Jørgensen, AECO)
Arctic expedition cruising is more popular than ever. New vessels, technology, operators and customer groups will shape the sector’s development in the years to come. This week, major operators and other stakeholders gather in Oslo to discuss how the industry should manage growth. (more…)
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AECO’s 15th Arctic Cruise Conference – Registration Open
The Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators (AECO) is having this year’s Annual Arctic Cruise Conference and annual dinner in Oslo Wednesday October 18th. (more…)
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Oslo Rebounds for 2017
The Port of Oslo, Norway, is looking forward to 102 calls next year, up from 81 this year and approximately 155,000 passengers. The record year was 2011 with 170 calls. (cruiseindustrynews.com)
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AECO to present the program for this year’s Annual Arctic Cruise Conference in Oslo
AECO’s Annual Cruise Conference has gathered the international Arctic expedition cruise industry, government officials and other stakeholder connected to Arctic cruise tourism every year since 2003. This year the conference will take place October 12 in Oslo.
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Norway: Oslo: ‘Vibrant Nordic Ambiance’
Oslo will welcome eight first-time cruise visits in 2015, part of a 105 calls and 205,000 passenger season for Norway’s biggest city. (cruiseindustrynews.com)
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