News, Building and refurbishment

Damen launches Berlin-Ramelau at Yichang Shipyard

Damen launches Berlin-Ramelau at Yichang Shipyard

Damen Shipyards

By Alex Smith | 14 May 2021

The ro-pax ferry will operate between Timor-Leste’s capital Dili, the Oecusse enclave and the island of Ataúro

News, Cruise news

Sea Cloud Cruises takes delivery of Sea Cloud Spirit

Sea Cloud Cruises takes delivery of Sea Cloud Spirit

Sea Cloud Cruises

By Alex Smith | 14 May 2021

The new ship is scheduled to sail a 10-night maiden voyage from Rome, Italy on 14 September

Report, Building and refurbishment

How shipyards are powering through the crisis

How shipyards are powering through the crisis

Fincantieri

By Elly Yates-Roberts | 14 May 2021

CFR takes a look at some of the shipyard projects that have been able to go ahead during the Covid-19 pandemic

CFR takes a look at some of the shipyard projects that have been able to go ahead

News, Cruise news, Norwegian Cruise Line

Norwegian Cruise Line to debut Norwegian Prima in 2022

Norwegian Cruise Line to debut Norwegian Prima in 2022

Norwegian Cruise Line

By Alex Smith | 13 May 2021

The ship is the first of six in a new series of Prima-class vessels for the cruise line

Viewpoint, Onboard experience

Creating and maintaining rewarding relationships

Creating and maintaining rewarding relationships
By Helena Sawelin | 13 May 2021

Combining industry knowledge and good communication skills helps Tillberg Design of Sweden to successfully collaborate with clients

Knowledge and communication skills helps Tillberg Design of Sweden collaborate with clients

News, Cruise news

New Ambassador Cruise Line launches in UK

New Ambassador Cruise Line launches in UK

Ambassador Cruise Line

By Rebecca Gibson | 13 May 2021

Brand will operate one ship from London Tilbury and offer itineraries for the over 50s market

News, Cruise news

MSC Virtuosa arrives in Southampton for maiden season

MSC Virtuosa arrives in Southampton for maiden season

MSC Cruises

By Rebecca Gibson | 13 May 2021

MSC Cruises flagship will be the first cruise vessel to sail from the UK since the start of the pandemic

News, Ferry news, Marine operations

ABB to provide optimisation software for Tallink’s MyStar

ABB to provide optimisation software for Tallink’s MyStar

Tallink Grupp

By Alex Smith | 12 May 2021

The OCTOPUS software will allow for energy savings and increased performance

Interview

Fresh air and a better view with P&O Ferries

Fresh air and a better view with P&O Ferries
By Jon Ingleton | 12 May 2021

P&O Ferries’ Peter Hebblethwaite tells Jon Ingleton why he expects the ferry market to experience a boost once travel restrictions are lifted

Peter Hebblethwaite explains why he expects the ferry market to experience a boost

News, Cruise news

European Cruise Service debuts electric tour bus in Norway

European Cruise Service debuts electric tour bus in Norway

European Cruise Service

By Alex Smith | 11 May 2021

The bus has a range of 350 kilometres and capacity for 51 passengers

News, Cruise news, Itinerary planning

New Viking Venus arrives in UK for the first time

New Viking Venus arrives in UK for the first time

Viking

By Rebecca Gibson | 11 May 2021

Viking vessel will be christened in Portsmouth on 17 May and begin cruises around England

Viewpoint, Marine operations

The importance of inspections for ship safety and efficiency

The importance of inspections for ship safety and efficiency
By Frank McNulty | 11 May 2021

Effective inspection procedures and surveys are crucial in helping The Bahamas Maritime Authority maintain technical equipment on its ships’ navigational bridges

Inspection procedures are crucial in helping The Bahamas Maritime Authority maintain equipment

News, Marine operations

US CDC releases guidance for trial cruise voyages

US CDC releases guidance for trial cruise voyages
By Alex Smith | 10 May 2021

The new instructions will help cruise brands move towards resuming operations in the USA

News, Building and refurbishment, Cruise news

Holland America Line’s Rotterdam completes sea trials

Holland America Line’s Rotterdam completes sea trials

Holland America Line

By Alex Smith | 10 May 2021

The ship returned to Fincantieri’s Marghera shipyard after tests off the Adriatic coast

Interview

Wilderness adventures with Albatros Expedtions

Wilderness adventures with Albatros Expedtions
By Jon Ingleton | 10 May 2021

Jon Ingleton talks with Albatros Expeditions’ Hans Lagerweij about the family business and its forthcoming new arrivals

Jon Ingleton talks with Hans Lagerweij about the family business and its forthcoming new arrivals

Viewpoint

Port Royal: Kingston’s new cruise gateway

Port Royal: Kingston’s new cruise gateway
By Tovia Elliott | 07 May 2021

The Port Authority of Jamaica’s project to open a new cruise terminal in Port Royal has helped to drive sustainable economic growth and environmental benefits

The Port Authority of Jamaica’s project to open a new cruise terminal has helped drive growth

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