Will you pass the ballastwater compliance test? Port State Control is putting ballast water compliance under the spotlight, meaning shipowners must invest in digital solutions as a strategic imperative to stay compliant, says NAPA’s Tommi Vihavainen
Bringing an authentically Arabian experience to the seas Dr. Joerg Rudolph tells Rebecca Gibson how Aroya Cruises is working with partners to successfully deliver Arabian cruise experiences that also appeal to international travellers
Interferry is working to chart a safer course Interferry’s joint conference with MOWCA in Lagos in June 2025 marked a turning point for the improvement of ferry safety and sustainability across Africa, says CEO Mike Corrigan
Global refurbishments: cleaner and greener ships With the IMO deadline for reducing carbon emissions drawing closer, cruise and ferry operators are making sustainability upgrades as part of regular maintenance and interior refresh drydocks. CFR spotlights selected 2025 projects