25 IMO calls for maritime industry to unite on security MSC World Asia to feature new and redesigned entertainment venues Heineken expands draught beer training programme for cruise partners Heineken Global Duty Free has opened its draught beer training programme for another 1,500 bartenders in 2025. The programme, which was developed and launched in 2023, is led by draught masters from the Heineken Experience in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Bartenders from Carnival Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises, Costa Cruises, Holland America Line, MSC Cruises, Princess Cruises, P&O Cruises, and Royal Caribbean International will take part in the programme. “Our focus on quality extends beyond the beer to the people entrusted to fill the glass,” said Christian Klimpke, global account manager cruises at Heineken. “The training helps busy onboard bars to better meet the expectations of guests, driving results for our cruise partners and Heineken, but also increasing guest satisfaction too.” Stakeholders across the maritime sector must collaborate to maintain “constant vigilance” against growing threats to global maritime security, according to Arsenio Dominguez, secretary general of the International Maritime Organization. Speaking during a United Nations Security Council open debate, Dominguez outlined the key threats facing the sector, including geopolitical tension, piracy, cyberattacks, drug trafficking and fraudulent activities. “Our collective response must be rooted in prevention, constant vigilance, innovation and continuously strengthened regional and international cooperation,” he said. “Multilateralism is key here. Maritime security is a shared responsibility.” Dominguez’s full statement is available at: bit.ly/47t2Tmc MSC Cruises’ new flagship, MSC World Asia, is to feature six new and redesigned entertainment venues when it sets sail in December 2026. The Clubhouse will be a new venue designed for families, featuring bumper cars, basketball, roller skating and the Lego family zone. The two-deck Luna Park, which also appears on MSC World Europa and MSC World America, will now include a new bar, interactive game shows, parties and themed events. The Harbour, which has been redesigned with an Asian theme, will feature Cliffhanger, a swing that extends over 50 metres above the ocean, as well as the longest dry slide at sea, the Tree of Life @The Spiral. The World Theatre will host multiple performances every evening, with highlights including musicals, acrobatic shows, concerts and international acts. The open-air boardwalk, the World Promenade, will also be updated to offer dining venues, lounges, a sports bar and entertainment within view of the ocean. Photo: Princess Cruises/Carnival Corporation
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