Interview, Cruise news, Marine operations

Sailing in safe hands with Columbia Cruise Services

Sailing in safe hands with Columbia Cruise Services
By Jon Ingleton | 02 December 2020

Jon Ingleton asks Olaf Groeger about the comprehensive programme Columbia Cruise Services has developed to help its managed fleet restart cruise operations

Olaf Groeger explains the programme the company has developed to restart operations

News, Onboard experience

Tillberg Design of Sweden reveals Swan Hellenic interiors

Tillberg Design of Sweden reveals Swan Hellenic interiors

Swan Hellenic

By Alex Smith | 02 December 2020

The new designs will be featured in the cruise line’s Vega-class ships

Interview, Ferry news, Marine operations

Washington State Ferries is up for a challenge

Washington State Ferries is up for a challenge
By Sandra Speares | 02 December 2020

Sandra Speares asks Amy Scarton how Washington State Ferries is continuing to pursue its long-term goals despite the challenging times

Amy Scarton explains how the ferry operator is continuing to pursue its long-term goals

News, Building and refurbishment, Cruise news, Royal Caribbean

Meyer Werft floats out Odyssey of the Seas in Germany

Meyer Werft floats out Odyssey of the Seas in Germany

Meyer Werft

By Rebecca Gibson | 02 December 2020

Royal Caribbean's newest ship will now undergo interior outfitting ahead of her sea trials next spring 

News, Onboard experience, Cruise news

New Saga ship features catering areas installed by Almaco

New Saga ship features catering areas installed by Almaco

Almaco

By Rebecca Gibson | 02 December 2020

Company successfully completed work on Spirit of Adventure before her delivery in September

News, Cruise news

Jan Swartz named president of Holland America Group

Jan Swartz named president of Holland America Group

Princess Cruises

By Rebecca Gibson | 01 December 2020

Swartz will oversee operations at Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, Seabourn and P&O Australia

Interview, Onboard experience

Why are solar screens soaring in popularity in passenger shipping?

Why are solar screens soaring in popularity in passenger shipping?

solarglide

By Rebecca Gibson | 01 December 2020

Solarglide's managing director Paul Pringle outlines the benefits of using this type of window treatment solution onboard cruise ships and ferries

Solarglide's Paul Pringle outlines the benefits for cruise and ferry operators 

Interview, Cruise news

Staying the course with American Cruise Lines

Staying the course with American Cruise Lines
By Allan Jordan | 01 December 2020

American Cruise Lines’ new CEO Charles B. Robertson discusses the growth of domestic and river cruising in the USA with Allan Jordan

CEO Charles B. Robertson discusses the growth of domestic and river cruising in the USA

Viewpoint, Onboard experience

How Trimline is helping cruise and ferry brands return to service

How Trimline is helping cruise and ferry brands return to service

Trimline

By Simon Dawkins | 01 December 2020

UK-based company is continuing to provide interior outfitting and maintenance services while ships are in lay-up to ensure they are ready to resume cruises, says Simon Dawkins

UK-based company is continuing to provide interior outfitting and maintenance services

News, Ferry news

Brittany Ferries christens Galicia in virtual ceremony

Brittany Ferries christens Galicia in virtual ceremony

Brittany Ferries

By Rebecca Gibson | 30 November 2020

New ferry will make her first commerical journey between Spain and England on 2 December 

News, Ports and destinations

Lyttelton Port’s new cruise berth officially opens

Lyttelton Port’s new cruise berth officially opens
By Alex Smith | 30 November 2020

The development is New Zealand’s first purpose-built cruise ship facility

Report, Building and refurbishment

A perfect partner for building polar ships

A perfect partner for building polar ships
By Rebecca Gibson | 30 November 2020

Croatia’s Brodosplit shipyard is securing a growing number of orders for luxury expedition cruise vessels

Croatia’s Brodosplit shipyard is securing a growing number of orders for expedition cruise vessels

News, Building and refurbishment, Ferry news

Wightlink to carry out upgrade work on two FastCat ferries

Wightlink to carry out upgrade work on two FastCat ferries

Wightlink Ferries

By Rebecca Gibson | 30 November 2020

The two vessels will undergo dry dock work at Trafalgar Shipyard before resuming service in 2021

Interview, Ferry news

Sailing is a family affair with Pentland Ferries

Sailing is a family affair with Pentland Ferries
By Sandra Speares | 27 November 2020

Sandra Speares asks Kathryn Scollie about Pentland Ferries’ essential service, which links St Margaret’s Hope in Orkney with Gills Bay in Caithness, Scotland

Kathryn Scollie discusses the ferry operator’s essential service linking Orkney and Caithness

News, Cruise news, Ports and destinations

MSC Cruises to restart operations in Japan in 2021

MSC Cruises to restart operations in Japan in 2021

MSC Cruises

By Alex Smith | 27 November 2020

The company is the first international cruise line to receive a certificate of compliance from ClassNK

News, Ferry news

DFDS to develop pioneering hydrogen-powered ferry

DFDS to develop pioneering hydrogen-powered ferry

Knud E. Hansen

 

By Rebecca Gibson | 27 November 2020

Operator has joined forces with several other partners to design and build the vessel

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