Artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies can make marine interior outfitting projects more streamlined, efficient and sustainable, but humans will always remain a vital part of the process
Artificial intelligence can streamline outfitting projects alongside invaluable human skills
Cruise Saudi/Aroya Cruises
The two firms will both provide design services for Cruise Saudi’s new cruise line
Shipyards worldwide are working with cruise and ferry operators to upgrade ships and reduce fleet-wide emissions, cut onboard waste and implement energy-saving technologies. Laura Hyde takes a look at some of the projects carried out so far in 2023
CFR reports on the work carried out in shipyards on cruise and ferry vessels so far in 2023
The two vessels are intended to test how electric ferry technology could be used in the islands
Shipbuilder Fincantieri will deliver Explora V and Explora VI in 2027 and 2028
Chantiers de l’Atlantique / Bernard Biger
The first LNG-powered Oasis-class ship is scheduled to debut in July 2024
Royal Caribbean International
A busy year of shipbuilding will culminate with the delivery of the world’s largest cruise vessel, along with the entry of China into the large ship construction market. Alex Smith reports
A busy year of shipbuilding will culminate with the delivery of the world’s largest cruise vessel
The vessels will service the route from Jebel Dhanna on the UAE mainland to Delma Island
Maritime engineering companies are working with UK government to develop a strategy
Justin Merrigan highlights several of the notable newbuilds that are now entering service for ferry operators around the world
Justin Merrigan highlights notable newbuilds entering service for ferry operators around the world
Construction of new passenger ferry Scillonian IV will begin in spring 2024
When Icon of the Seas takes to the water in January 2024, it will be the culmination of some of the best partners and minds in the business. The vessel will also showcase innovative firsts for owners Royal Caribbean Group and for the cruise industry. Susan Parker reports
The vessel, which launches in 2024, will feature numerous innovative firsts for Royal Caribbean
Firms will refurbish 98 per cent of the guest-facing venues for Saudi Arabia’s first cruise line
The vessel will debut in 2025 and be the brand’s first to operate in Southeast Asia
Ministry of Business, Tourism and The Port
Government aims to make the territory the "most important cruise destination" in the Western Med
Explora II was floated out and the first steel was cut for Explora III at Fincantieri’s shipyard
Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship features an Agrabah-inspired Grand Hall and new Periscope Pub
New owners carried out a multimillion-dollar refurbishment
UK-based shipbuilder aims to construct three vessels and start services in spring 2025
American Cruise Lines’ first Coastal Cat ship was christened in New England