Staying ship shape with refurbishment investments With cruise passenger numbers on the rise, cruise and ferry operators are focusing on improving the customer experience by investing in their fleets. Laura Hyde spotlights selected refurbishment projects completed over the past six months
Why do we need sector-specific regulations for ferries? Interferry is lobbying the IMO to ensure it considers the unique operational requirements of the ferry industry when developing and implementing environmental and safety regulations. Johan Roos, director of regulatory affairs at Interferry, shares more
Can Japan become Asia’s cruise hub by 2029? Initiatives to develop more diverse onshore experiences and build both new terminals and ships is driving greater demand for cruising in Japan, with estimates suggesting the country’s cruise market capacity will be five times higher in 2029 than in 2023, says Dr. Hirohito Ito
Experiencing island life on a cruise to Orkney Orkney Islands Harbour Authority is enabling cruise guests to delve into the unique culture, history and wildlife of the Scottish islands