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

Viewpoint, Marine operations

Preparing ships for the fuels for the future

Preparing ships for the fuels for the future
By Robert Joore | 26 November 2020

Total Lubmarine’s lubrication products help cruise and ferry operators to achieve optimal engine performance and cleanliness when using low-sulphur fuels

Total Lubmarine’s lubrication products help operators optimise performance and cleanliness

Viewpoint, Building and refurbishment

Incat Tasmania continues construction during challenging times

Incat Tasmania continues construction during challenging times
By Tim Burnell | 11 November 2020

Australian shipyard has made significant progress on three new ferries after introducing enhanced health and safety measures to protect its workers against Covid-19

Australian shipyard has made progress on three new ferries after introducing enhanced safety measures

Viewpoint, Onboard experience

Adapting cruising for the Covid-19 pandemic

Adapting cruising for the Covid-19 pandemic
By Marco De Jorio | 30 October 2020

The virus may be around for the foreseeable future, so cruise operators and designers must find new ways to facilitate preventative protocols to keep passengers and crew safe

Cruise operators and designers must find new ways to facilitate preventative protocols

Viewpoint, Marine operations

How Solarglide is helping the marine industry to fight climate change

How Solarglide is helping the marine industry to fight climate change

Solarglide

By Paul Pringle | 27 October 2020

Founder and CEO Paul Pringle outlines the changes his company is making to reduce the environmental impact of manufacturing and transporting its window treatment products

The firm is reducing plastic packaging and implementing other initiatives

Viewpoint, Onboard experience

Design perspective: The creative value of trends

Design perspective: The creative value of trends
By Chris Finch | 30 September 2020

Understanding a brand’s target audience and making the most of an opportunity to have fun are some of the most important elements behind great designs

Understanding a brand’s target audience and having fun are important elements for great design

Viewpoint, Onboard experience

Interior commentary: A new use for LEDs

Interior commentary: A new use for LEDs
By Gina Amies | 24 September 2020

Lighting manufacturer Beadlight has harnessed the power of LED lighting technology to develop an air filter unit to prevent the spread of infection on passenger ships

Gina Amies explains how Beadlight has used LED lighting technology to develop an air filter unit

Viewpoint, Ferry news

How the ferry industry is leading post-pandemic change

How the ferry industry is leading post-pandemic change
CalMac Ferries
By Mike Corrigan | 22 September 2020

Interferry CEO Mike Corrigan explains the defiant mood of resilience and recovery among industry leaders as the world awaits a Covid-19 cure

Interferry CEO Mike Corrigan explains the defiant mood of resilience and recovery 

Viewpoint, Onboard experience

Encouraging signs of a new and safer cruising era

Encouraging signs of a new and safer cruising era
Bourne Group
By Patrick McNulty | 18 September 2020

Companies like Bourne Group are developing new products to help cruise companies to protect the health and safety of their guests and crew when their ships return to sea

Bourne Group is developing new products to help protect guests and crew when ships return to sea

Viewpoint, Building and refurbishment

Delivering efficiency in cabin construction

Delivering efficiency in cabin construction
By Gabriele Cafaro | 11 September 2020

Standardisation and prefabrication are just some of the ways that shipowners can improve efficiency and reduce costs when creating onboard spaces

Standardisation and prefabrication are just two ways to reduce costs when creating onboard spaces

Viewpoint, Onboard experience

Creating timeless and memorable surprises

Creating timeless and memorable surprises
By Marco De Jorio | 09 September 2020

Long-lasting designs must mix classic elegance with functionality so that guests are always able to discover something new

Long-lasting designs must mix classic elegance with functionality

Viewpoint, Onboard experience, Building and refurbishment

Interior commentary: Exploring the open seas in luxury

Interior commentary: Exploring the open seas in luxury
By Steve Stilwell | 04 September 2020

There are several unique challenges that need to be met when creating bespoke products for cruise ships

Viewpoint, Onboard experience

A modern ferry experience for modern travellers

A modern ferry experience for modern travellers
By Steve Newbery | 31 August 2020

DFDS uses passenger feedback to ensure that its ships offer the types of onboard venues that will meet and exceed expectations

DFDS uses passenger feedback to ensure that its ships will meet and exceed expectations

Viewpoint, Marine operations

Evolving ship stability for passenger safety

Evolving ship stability for passenger safety
NAPA
By Jussi Siltanen | 31 August 2020

Jussi Siltanen explains how NAPA’s smart solutions are helping to further increase ship safety as the industry returns to operations

The passenger shipping industry must be willing to innovate and implement smart safety solutions

Viewpoint, Building and refurbishment

Design perspective: Collaboration in ship creation

Design perspective: Collaboration in ship creation
By Dariusz Jaguszewski | 28 August 2020

Experienced staff and reliable subcontractors help Remontowa Shipbuilding to successfully design and build passenger vessels

Experienced staff and subcontractors help Remontowa Shipbuilding design passenger vessels

Viewpoint, Onboard experience

Expert Insight: How light can enhance guest cabins

Expert Insight: How light can enhance guest cabins
By Alex Smith | 21 August 2020

L&S Italia discusses the importance of lighting in enhancing onboard spaces

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