Marine operations news

The world’s ocean, expedition and river cruise lines must evolve constantly to ensure they can meet the demands and expectations of their guests, ports and destinations and regulatory bodies. From ordering new cruise ships, to refitting and upgrading existing vessels, and creating new onboard and onshore experiences, the cruise lines always have news to share.

News, Cruise news, Marine operations

MSC Cruises’ new MSC Euribia to operate world’s first net-zero cruise

MSC Cruises’ new MSC Euribia to operate world’s first net-zero cruise

MSC Cruises

By Alice Chambers | 25 May 2023

The vessel will run on bio-LNG fuel during maiden voyage from France to Denmark  

News, Marine operations

TecnoVeritas to install environmental technology on Ponant’s Le Lyrial

TecnoVeritas to install environmental technology on Ponant’s Le Lyrial

Ponant/Philip Plisson

By Alex Smith | 17 May 2023

Selective catalytic reduction system to be installed onboard the Boreal-class vessel

News, Ferry news, Marine operations

Aktien-Gesellschaft EMS to implement Bookit software

Aktien-Gesellschaft EMS to implement Bookit software

Hogia Ferry Systems

By Alex Smith | 16 May 2023

Hogia Ferry Systems' reservation software will be used for ferry and river cruise services

Interview, Marine operations

Olaf Groeger reveals the true cost of inefficiency for cruise operators

Olaf Groeger reveals the true cost of inefficiency for cruise operators
By Elly Yates-Roberts | 15 May 2023

COLUMBIA Cruise Services’ Olaf Groeger tells Elly Yates-Roberts about the changing demands suppliers are facing from cruise lines that are renewing their focus on budgets and sustainability

COLUMBIA Cruise Services’ managing director discusses the demands suppliers are facing

Report, Marine operations, Ports and Destinations

Why a ferry brand needs far more than just a good ship to thrive

Why a ferry brand needs far more than just a good ship to thrive

iStock/Liz Leyden

By Michael Grey | 11 May 2023

Having spacious and cost-effective vessels is a bonus for every ferry operator but the secret to successful operations lies in having helpful staff and well-equipped and well-located ports

The secret to success lies in having helpful staff and well-equipped ports, says Michael Grey

Interview, Marine operations

MSC Cruises: In pursuit of clean energy

MSC Cruises: In pursuit of clean energy
By Jon Ingleton | 10 May 2023

While the maritime industry awaits the release of the International Maritime Organization’s revised greenhouse gas strategy in mid-2023, MSC Cruises is trialling an innovative new technology onboard its latest ship. Michele Francioni tells Jon Ingleton more

Michele Francioni discusses the new sustainability technology being trialled onboard its new ship

Interview, Marine operations

A collaborative future for Anglo-Eastern and CMI

A collaborative future for Anglo-Eastern and CMI
By Amber Hickman | 04 May 2023

Amber Hickman asks Sanjay Sukhrani and Dietmar Wertanzl how Anglo-Eastern’s acquisition of CMI and CMI Leisure will benefit customers in the expedition cruise sector 

Sanjay Sukhrani and Dietmar Wertanzl discuss Anglo-Eastern’s acquisition of CMI and CMI Leisure

Interview, Marine operations

Virgin Voyages: Setting a carbon reduction road map

Virgin Voyages: Setting a carbon reduction road map

Virgin Voyages

By Susan Parker | 03 May 2023

Finding fossil-free, drop-in fuels for its fleet is one of Virgin Voyages’ key goals to help it reach net zero. Jill Stoneberg explains to Susan Parker how the company is building partnerships to make this happen

Jill Stoneberg explains to Susan Parker how Virgin Voyages is building partnerships to reach net zero 

News, Marine operations

Brittany Ferries extends connectivity services contract with Telenor Marine

Brittany Ferries extends connectivity services contract with Telenor Marine

Telenor Marine

By Alex Smith | 28 April 2023

Provider has included additional features to make the operator's connectivity solution more resilient

Feature, Marine operations

Setting a more sustainable course for the maritime industry

Setting a more sustainable course for the maritime industry

NAPA

By Alex Smith | 28 April 2023

Elly Yates-Roberts highlights some of the ways that organisations in the maritime industry are helping to improve the environmental and operational attributes of cruise ships and ferries

CFR highlights how organisations are helping improve the sustainability of passenger ships

News, Cruise news, Marine operations

TotalEnergies Marine Fuels kickstarts LNG supply contract with MSC Group

TotalEnergies Marine Fuels kickstarts LNG supply contract with MSC Group

MSC Group

By Alice Chambers | 27 April 2023

Firm will provide 45,000 tons of LNG per year for MSC Cruises ships at Port of Marseille in France

Report, Building and refurbishment, Marine operations

How FSG is helping ports to refuel for a greener future

How FSG is helping ports to refuel for a greener future
By Alex Smith | 27 April 2023

Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft will construct three LNG bunkering ships to increase the availability of alternative fuels in European ports, as part of its goal to drive the transition to a greener shipping industry

Shipbuilder will construct three LNG bunkering ships to increase availability of alternative fuels  

News, Cruise news, Marine operations

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings sets new greenhouse gas reduction targets

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings sets new greenhouse gas reduction targets

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings

By Alex Smith | 26 April 2023

Cruise company aims to lower GHG intensity by 10 per cent by 2026 and 25 per cent by 2030

News, Building and refurbishment, Marine operations

MSC Euribia completes sea trials ahead of launch in June

MSC Euribia completes sea trials ahead of launch in June

MSC Cruises

By Alice Chambers | 24 April 2023

MSC Cruises vessel is currently at Chantiers de l’Atlantique’s shipyard receiving its finishing touches 

News, Ferry news, Marine operations

Scandlines to improve ferry operations with Surikat’s port solution

Scandlines to improve ferry operations with Surikat’s port solution

Surikat

By Alice Chambers | 24 April 2023

Lynx software will automate self-service sales, passenger check-ins, lane management and more

News, Marine operations

AmaWaterways introduces new sustainability features to fleet

AmaWaterways introduces new sustainability features to fleet

AmaWaterways

By Alex Smith | 19 April 2023

Solar panels and navigation assistance tools are among the river cruise line’s initiatives

News, Marine operations

Ports of Toulon Bay begins work on new shore power conversion station

Ports of Toulon Bay begins work on new shore power conversion station

Ports of Toulon Bay

By Alice Chambers | 17 April 2023

The station will convert enough energy to power one cruise ship and two ferries simultaneously

Interview, Marine operations

Staying safe with the next generation of navigation solutions

Staying safe with the next generation of navigation solutions
By Phil Thompson | 11 April 2023

The growing size and number of vessels in the global cruise fleet requires the industry to set new standards for navigation technology to ensure it meet the highest standards of safety

The growing size and number of cruise vessels requires new navigation technology standards

Interview, Marine operations

Digital shipping: the data-driven future of the maritime industry

Digital shipping: the data-driven future of the maritime industry
By Alex Smith | 05 April 2023

Nicholas Belle, founder of Abelle Consulting, talks with Alex Smith about best practices for passenger shipping companies in ship and shoreside technology infrastructure and identifies market-leading solutions for key business processes

Nicholas Belle discusses best practices for ship and shoreside technology infrastructure

News, Marine operations

Welbilt Marine launch GalleyCare plan for equipment maintenance

Welbilt Marine launch GalleyCare plan for equipment maintenance

Welbilt

By Alex Smith | 04 April 2023

Remote support, monitoring, servicing and repair will be provided as part of the package

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