Building and refurbishment news, features and events

Navigating new oceans of technology innovation

Navigating new oceans of technology innovation
By Nick Farrell | 26 September 2023

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 

SMC and Partner Ship Design to collaborate with Aroya Cruises

SMC and Partner Ship Design to collaborate with Aroya Cruises

Cruise Saudi/Aroya Cruises

By Alex Smith | 25 September 2023

The two firms will both provide design services for Cruise Saudi’s new cruise line

Refit Report: cruise and ferry brands focus on green refurbishments

Refit Report: cruise and ferry brands focus on green refurbishments

Marella Cruises/TUI UK

By Laura Hyde | 22 September 2023

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

Orkney receives £15 million funding award for electric ferries

Orkney receives £15 million funding award for electric ferries

Artemis Technologies

By Alex Smith | 21 September 2023

The two vessels are intended to test how electric ferry technology could be used in the islands

MSC confirm orders for hydrogen-powered ships for Explora Journeys

MSC confirm orders for hydrogen-powered ships for Explora Journeys

Explora Journeys

By Alex Smith | 21 September 2023

Shipbuilder Fincantieri will deliver Explora V and Explora VI in 2027 and 2028

Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas floats out in France

Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas floats out in France

Chantiers de l’Atlantique / Bernard Biger

By Laura Hyde | 19 September 2023

The first LNG-powered Oasis-class ship is scheduled to debut in July 2024

Building bigger and better cruise ships for the future

Building bigger and better cruise ships for the future

Royal Caribbean International

By Alex Smith | 18 September 2023

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

Incat Crowther to design two ro-pax ferries for Abu Dhabi Ports Group

Incat Crowther to design two ro-pax ferries for Abu Dhabi Ports Group

Incat Crowther

By Laura Hyde | 18 September 2023

The vessels will service the route from Jebel Dhanna on the UAE mainland to Delma Island

UK aims to create Centre of Excellence for cruise ship refits

UK aims to create Centre of Excellence for cruise ship refits

Harland & Wolff

By Laura Hyde | 15 September 2023

Maritime engineering companies are working with UK government to develop a strategy 

Ferry order book: Newbuilds take their bow

Ferry order book: Newbuilds take their bow
By Justin Merrigan | 14 September 2023

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

Isles of Scilly Steamship Group names Piriou as preferred shipbuilder

Isles of Scilly Steamship Group names Piriou as preferred shipbuilder

Piriou

By Alex Smith | 14 September 2023

Construction of new passenger ferry Scillonian IV will begin in spring 2024

Royal Caribbean Group’s Icon of the Seas is a testbed for technology

Royal Caribbean Group’s Icon of the Seas is a testbed for technology

Royal Caribbean Group

By Susan Parker | 12 September 2023

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

MJM Marine and De Wave to outfit new Aroya Cruises ship

MJM Marine and De Wave to outfit new Aroya Cruises ship

Cruise Saudi

By Laura Hyde | 12 September 2023

Firms will refurbish 98 per cent of the guest-facing venues for Saudi Arabia’s first cruise line

Disney Cruise Line names newbuild ship Disney Adventure

Disney Cruise Line names newbuild ship Disney Adventure

Disney Cruise Line

By Laura Hyde | 11 September 2023

The vessel will debut in 2025 and be the brand’s first to operate in Southeast Asia

Gibraltar plans to construct new cruise terminal

Gibraltar plans to construct new cruise terminal

Ministry of Business, Tourism and The Port

By Rebecca Gibson | 07 September 2023

Government aims to make the territory the "most important cruise destination" in the Western Med

Explora Journeys celebrates construction milestones for new ships

Explora Journeys celebrates construction milestones for new ships

Ivan Sarfatti

By Alex Smith | 06 September 2023

Explora II was floated out and the first steel was cut for Explora III at Fincantieri’s shipyard

Disney Treasure scheduled to set sail in December 2024

Disney Treasure scheduled to set sail in December 2024

Disney Cruise Lines

By Laura Hyde | 05 September 2023

Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship features an Agrabah-inspired Grand Hall and new Periscope Pub

Crystal Symphony sets sail on inaugural voyage from Athens, Greece

Crystal Symphony sets sail on inaugural voyage from Athens, Greece

Crystal

By Laura Hyde | 04 September 2023

New owners carried out a multimillion-dollar refurbishment

Harland & Wolff plans to build and operate Isles of Scilly ferries

Harland & Wolff plans to build and operate Isles of Scilly ferries

Harland & Wolff

By Laura Hyde | 01 September 2023

UK-based shipbuilder aims to construct three vessels and start services in spring 2025

American Eagle sets sail on inaugural cruise from Boston

American Eagle sets sail on inaugural cruise from Boston

American Cruise Lines 

By Laura Hyde | 29 August 2023

American Cruise Lines’ first Coastal Cat ship was christened in New England