34 Ferguson Marine to construct two passenger ferries for Scottish Government The Scottish Government intends to directly award shipbuilder Ferguson Marine contracts to build four vessels, including two passenger ferries for the Caledonian MacBrayne network. The new vessels will be part of phase two of the Small Vessel Replacement Programme, which will provide the Port Glasgow yard with a five-year pipeline of work. “This direct award does more than just help with our order book; it underpins our future, improves our resilience and confirms our strategic importance to the country,” said Duncan Anderson, chair of Ferguson Marine. Fincantieri to build two expedition vessels for Viking Viking has ordered two expedition vessels from Fincantieri, which are scheduled for delivery in 2030 and 2031. The ships will be sisters to Viking Octantis and Viking Polaris, accommodating 378 guests in 189 staterooms. The agreement also includes options for two ocean ships scheduled for delivery in 2034. These vessels will follow the design philosophy and technical standards used across Viking’s existing ocean fleet, with each ship expected to have a gross tonnage of around 54,300 and capacity for 998 guests. Celebrity Cruises has relaunched Celebrity Solstice following a comprehensive refurbishment to introduce eight new experiences, including four venues new to the brand: Trattoria Rossa, Sunset Park, The Parlor and Boulevard Lounge. The brand has upgraded all existing staterooms, added 54 new cabins and introduced four extra stateroom categories. Ship-wide enhancements also extend to a range of returning venues, including Café Al Bacio, Cellar Masters, World Class Bar, Martini Bar, Pool Bar, Passport Bar, the Fitness Center, Camp at Sea and Luminae, which remains exclusive to guests of The Retreat. Celebrity Solstice relaunches after refurbishment MARKETWATCH
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy NzQ1NTk=