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Meyer Werft embarks on Power-to-Liquid fuels with a new start-up
Laboratory test bench at the Meyer Neptun facilities (Meyer Neptun)…
Here’s how much travelers can be fined for falsifying vaccination documents
Travelers hoping to board a plane, as well as some trains and ships in Canada, have just over a month to get a full vaccine or face a hefty fine.
As of October 30, travelers aged 12 and over must be immunized against COVID-19 in order to…
Miss Universe Puerto Rico hosts Mardi Gras Carnival in San Juan – Cruise Industry News
Carnival Cruise Line's celebration cruise after the christening of its new flagship Mardi Gras last Saturday made its first stop with a stopover in San Juan, Puerto Rico, according to a press release.
As part of the Oct. 26…
Dubai cruise season resumes with 500,000 visitors expected
The winter cruise season in Dubai has started with the arrival of a luxury liner that will use the emirate as its home port.TUI Cruise Line Mein Schiff 6 arrived on October 23 at the Hamdan bin Mohammed cruise terminal in Mina Rashid.As…
Mardi Gras baptized in Port Canaveral
Carnival Cruise Line's New Ship Tuesday Fat was christened today in Port Canaveral, Florida, during what Carnival has called a "Universe of Fun" celebration.
The event took place at the Mardi Gras Theater onboard, with Miss…
Are cruises safer than other vacations?
MIAMI - When the pandemic struck in the spring of 2020, there was hardly a worse place than a cruise ship. Today, as COVID-19 persists around the world, cruise industry leaders are making a bold statement: Cruising is not only safe,…
Alaska Journal | Alaska’s tourism industry sees reason for optimism in 2022 after year of…
An upside down tourist season for Alaska has ended with great optimism for 2022, according to industry leaders across the state.
âThings have continued to change. While I don't think our industry was as much in crisis…
Save up to 30% on Kimberley 2023 Luxury Expeditions from Ponant
Escape to the Kimberley in 2023 and experience the iconic rugged coastline in comfort aboard a small luxury vessel with PONANT, the world leader in luxury expeditions. In 2023, The Lapérouse will…
Princess Cruises Sails Alaska Again: Travel Weekly
A seven-day trip to Alaska aboard the 3,560-passenger Majestic Princess in August marked an encouraging comeback after Covid for Princess Cruises, which has been cruising the region for more than 50 years. The navigation, one of what the…
The PLA practices the maritime transport of troops with a large civilian ferry
A combined arms brigade affiliated with the 81st Army Group of the PLA uses the Chinese rejuvenation ferry to transport troops and vehicles, including Type 96 main battle tanks, as part of a military-civilian integrated inter-sea troop…
The Malaspina could be enlisted to fight global piracy. Instead, the state pays $ 75,000 a month to…
The Malaspina State Ferry is located in Ward Cove near Ketchikan on May 10, 2020. The DOT now admits it costs around $ 75,000 per month in mooring, utilities and insurance. (Eric Stone / KRBD)
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Lindblad and A&K confirm departures from Argentina for Antarctic cruises: Travel Weekly
Abercrombie & Kent and Lindblad Expeditions have confirmed their Antarctic seasons from Argentina, citing the country's reopening of its borders in November.Expedition operators have only recently started to confirm their seasons in…
The first five arrivals of five ships in Nassau since COVID
By NEIL HARTNELL
Editor-in-chief of the Tribune
nhartnell@tribunemedia.net
The cruise port of Nassau will welcome five ships today for…
British Virgin Islands ready for a busy cruise season
With the busiest time on the Caribbean Islands, the British Virgin Islands are doing what they can to accommodate the cruise industry in droves. With a wide variety of safety measures that will ensure the health of residents and cruise…
Mitsubishi launches second new ro-pax for Meimon Taiyo – ShipInsight
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, part of the Yokohama-based Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) group, last week hosted a christening and launching ceremony for the second of two large ferries being built for the Japan Construction,…
Port Kembla pilot Don Buckthought retires after 40-year career leading ships to safety
Browse the opening pages of the classic Moby Dick novel, and author Herman Melville writes a complete love letter to the ocean that suggests people give in to their love of the sea and work there, or spend their lives obsessed with it.…
How Singapore plans to encourage Australians to take a cruise from its port
The last weeks Cruise passenger The story citing expert predictions that we would sail in foreign waters before ours sparked a major debate, with the Cruise Lines International Association Australasia condemning…
Nauticus gears up for ‘busiest cruise season’
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) - Preparations are underway for what local officials say is one of the busiest cruise seasons, including in Norfolk.
The city's cruise ship program returns this week as the global industry continues to recover…
Crew’s ‘tender’ efforts to save the falcon after a ship struck off the coast of…
A container ship en route to the port of Charleston took on an unexpected passenger last weekend when a…
Latest Electric Vessel Market Research on Industry Growth, Trends, Major Players and Key Regions by…
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According to a new report released by Grand View Research, the increasing focus of shipbuilders on reducing noise generated by ship propulsion systems is supporting…
Friendly dolphins and the Clyde sugar boat kept the skipper from hitting the rocks
Friendly dolphins and the Clyde sugar boat kept the skipper from hitting the rocks
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Explained: How did the drugs end up on a cruise ship bound for Goa?
Why did NCB descend on the cruise ship?
During questioning of some drug traffickers, NCB officials said, they learned that some people cruising in Goa would take drugs with them.
Based on this tip, around 20 BCN officials booked…
More visitors coming to the island
File photo by Andrew Ficke
But the traffic has not yet reached pre-pandemic levels
Statistics show more people are coming to Catalina Island, but traffic has yet to return to pre-pandemic levels, according to figures…
How Carnival Cruise Line Makes Money: Cruises & Tours
Carnival Corp. (CCL) and Carnival Plc (CCL.L) operate a cruise line listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) and as a US depository (ADS) on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). The dual listed company operates as a single economic…
and the Japanese maritime anti-piracy systems market will experience strong growth in 2026
The Global and Japanese Maritime Anti-Piracy Systems Market report offers an accurate overview of the market which includes many aspects of market product definition, market segmentation, analysis, key developments, and…
Cruise talks to resume once Australia hits 80%
Australian cruise fans are basing their hopes on a local reboot in early February 2022, as state and federal government officials focus on local and international tourism first.
Industry executives believe there…
Evac Launches New Antimicrobial Materials For Cruise Ship Toilets
The new material will be available on all Evac Optima 5 and Optima 5S vacuum toilets
Marine water and waste management system supplier Evac introduces new…
The best time for a cruise in Greece
With cooler temperatures and fewer crowds, cruises in Greece are both more comfortable and more rewarding in the fall. Here are some of our favorite picks. Share this article Eearlier in September, while cruising in the perfectly blue…
Cross-Channel ferries prepare for rebound year 2022
The cross-Channel operator Brittany Ferries is hoping for a ârebound yearâ in 2022 with a four-fold increase in the number of passengers in 2021 and an injection of 25 million euros from a new partner to…
What it’s like aboard one of the UK’s first international cruise ships
(11:15 a.m. BST) - When Marella Cruises returned to international shipping, Marella Discovery set off around the Greek Islands on September 3, 2021 with 600 Britons on board.I am on the ship's fourth Greek cruise with around 900 passengers…
2019 cruise numbers might not return until 2023 or beyond: David Selby
After the global shutdown in mid-March 2020, the first ships began carrying passengers in July of last year, and momentum is building. But lower occupancy rates and other uncertainties make it difficult to predict 2021 numbers, Selby…
PHOTO: Two new Stena Line ferries to be deployed on Ventspils-Nynäshamn route – Baltic News…
True to the plan to expand operations in the Baltic Sea, the Swedish Stena Line invested 200 million euros in the Ventspils-Nynäshamn ferry line. In 2022, the company plans to deploy two new ferries on this route, reports…
Disney Cruise Line sued after baby girl allegedly sexually assaulted while on vacation
A Vermont the family continues Disney Cruise Line for $ 20 million, alleging that their toddler was sexually assaulted by another child who was a passenger on a cruise ship last year.
According to the lawsuit filed Wednesday in federal…
More COVID-19 Deaths and Serious Illnesses After Super-Spreader Cruises on MSC Virtuosa (Virusosa?)
Social media continues to document additional deaths and serious illnesses resulting from exposure to COVID-19 on the MSC Virtuoso which concluded this summer his departure from the United Kingdom. Two weeks ago, in articles titled…
Grand Princess to leave LA, for the first time since COVID
The cruise ship that stranded thousands of passengers for days off the California coast during one of the country's first cruise ship coronavirus outbreaks returns to sea on Saturday for the first time in 18 months.The Grand Princess will…
Crystal Cruises becomes the first line to resume sailing from New York
Crystal Cruises now becomes the first in the industry to resume sailing from New York since the pandemic closed all cruise operations 18 months ago.Tonight, the luxury liner Crystal Symphony will embark on the first of a series of…
Ifs and Buts of a Questionable History: The Lusitania Plots
Artist's impression of Lusitania's last moments.
The world's fastest passenger ship was sunk by a German submarine in May 1915, killing 1,200 people, mostly British. Despite hundreds of dives on the wreck of the Lusitania, which sits…
Fassmer Designs Downtown Electric Ferry
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Bill would change maritime liability rules after ship Conception burned off California coast –…
STEFANIE DAZIO Los Angeles - Members of Congress on Wednesday introduced legislation that would change the rules of maritime liability in the 19th century. Southern California boat catches fire in 2019 He killed 34 people. The bill…
Celebrity cruise ship to debut in 2023
Celebrity Cruises announced new routes for Celebrity edge, the revolutionary cruise ship. This includes an entire season in Australia and New Zealand, where the ship will offer a wide variety of itineraries that will bring the Edge…
Cruise industry urges US to lift restrictions on international visitors
The US move to welcome vaccinated and tested international travelers in early November is good news for a cruise industry that is still trying to regain strength after prolonged rough seas. The new plan will end drastic bans…
Charting the course for the next century in maritime policy | Community perspective
When the chapter on the Covid-19 pandemic is written in Alaskan…
Port Canaveral Welcomes New Cruise Brand with Launch of MSC Divina
PORT CANAVERAL - It's much later than originally planned, but MSC Cruises has finally reached Port Canaveral.MSC Divina set sail this month for its maiden voyage from the port of Central Florida, joining Disney Cruise Line, Carnival, Royal…
Scarlet Lady: Inside Virgin Voyage’s New Cruise Ship
(CNN) - When you board the Scarlet Lady cruise ship, you immediately know you're on Richard Branson's ship. There is a record store on the left that sells limited edition vinyl Sex Pistols and Lady Gaga. The crew has cooler outfits than…
Carnival Cruise Line becomes first to resume New Orleans cruises
The Carnival Glory is scheduled to depart from the port of New Orleans today, making it the first ship to leave The Big Easy since March 2020, when the entire cruise industry was shut down due to the pandemic.Departing from the Erato…
The last word of luxury from Clydebank who transported troops and ended up in the Emirates
Pack your bags, we're leaving - and we're going to live like Queens.
If we leave now, we can book a three day stay in a Royal Suite aboard the Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2) for the princely sum of around £…
‘Surprised and disappointed’: Port of Victoria CEO says US cruise ship law would have…
Two US bills proposed by a congressman and a senator to allow cruise ships bound for Alaska to bypass Canadian ports would have a "devastating" effect on the economy of British Columbia, said the head of the Victoria Harbor Authority.…
Alaska senator suggests lifting port restrictions for good: Travel Weekly
Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) said she would introduce legislation allowing cruise ships to sail permanently between Alaska and the Lower 48 without stopping at a foreign port. The bill would exempt Alaskan cruises carrying more than…
Oceania cruise ship under construction breaks bookings record
She is still under construction and is not expected to sail until her debut in April 2023, but Oceania's last ship is already breaking records. The first cruises for the newer ship went on sale on September 15 at 9:00 a.m. EST, and an…
New ‘devastating’ offer to make cruise ships bypass Victoria for good
Victoria's cruise ship industry would be devastated if an Alaskan senator did whatever he wanted and made permanent an exemption that allows large cruise ships to bypass Canadian ports, the authority chief said Port of Greater…
Why the skippers are not scuttled | The Economist
Sep 18, 2021MUCH OF THE time most people don't think of the intricate choreography that makes modern shopping possible. Just click and wait - and not too long, watch out - for one or three packages to arrive at your doorstep. In recent…
Leclanché expands marine electrification solution to include fast charger for ports, harbors and…
Leclanché battery systems power Damen's new Amherst Islander II and Wolfe Islander IV eFerries which will run on Lake Ontario, Canada between Millhaven and Amherst Island and Kingston and Wolfe Island
First end-to-end sale…
Inland navigation vessel market to reach $ 2.5 trillion globally by 2030 at 3.9% CAGR: Allied Market…
Rising demand for freight transportation by ships and advancement in technology for ships and ship engines are fueling the growth of the global inland navigation vessel marketPORTLAND, Ore., September 14, 2021 / PRNewswire / - Allied…
Review: Uniworld’s Venice River Cruise
Large ocean-going cruise ships are prohibited in the historic city center, but smaller, more eco-friendly ships can still navigate the Venetian Lagoon. Share this article When I arrived in Venice to embark on the first European river…
Luxury cruises from the city may soon become a reality
In a bid to promote passenger traffic, the Port Trust is reviewing expressions of interest it received last month to choose a suitable operator to operate the service.
Short vacations are all the rage these days. And imagine if you…
Celestyal Cruises sells new ship, Celestyal Experience
The company announced the acquisition of the Costa neoRomantica built in 1993 in July 2020 and described a major upgrade to add suites, new wellness rooms, a Mediterranean wine and cheese bar and a Beach Club. CEO Chris Theophilides has…
After an epic pandemic, an odyssey in the Aegean Sea
Alex Pulaski
THE WASHINGTON POST - The heroes of Greek mythology, as we have learned from poets, scribes and elementary teachers, rarely had an easy journey.
A parade of indifferent and often ruthless deities often stood by with cruel…
Princess Cruises’ OceanMedallion is the master of contactless cruising
The Covid-19 pandemic has shed light on health, safety and well-being in the cruise industry like…
A vaccinated Carnival Vista passenger, 77, has died after a positive COVID-19 test on board.
A 77-year-old woman from Oklahoma, one of 27 fully vaccinated passengers who tested positive for COVID-19 on a carnival cruise, died of respiratory complications last week. Retired Sunday School teacher Marilyn Tuckett left Galveston,…
California’s 1st cruise ship in months heads to Mexico
A cruise ship bound for the Mexican Riviera left the port of Long Beach on Saturday - the first cruise ship to leave California in 17 monthsThroughThe Associated Press22 Aug 2021, 05:34⢠2 minutes to readShare on…
Positive COVID-19 cases rise to 27 as Carnival Vista leaves Belize for Cozumel
The number of COVID-19 positives on board the Vista Carnival rose to 27 today as the cruise ship disembarked passengers ashore in Belize City Harbor. In addition to the 26 crew members who were infected and are in quarantine when the…
Dispatch, Mardi Gras du Carnaval: LNG 101: Travel Weekly
ON BOARD MARDI GRAS - Every Carnival Cruise Line ship since the first Mardi Gras in 1972 has sported a distinctive T-shaped funnel, and the last ship in the fleet, the 2020 version of Mardi Gras, is no different. But in addition to the…
Florida cannot ban cruise ship ‘passport to vaccines’
A US judge cleared Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH.N) to require passengers to present written proof of coronavirus vaccination before boarding a ship, dealing a blow to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' efforts to ban…
CDC monitoring after discovery of COVID-19 on Carnival, Royal Caribbean ships in Galveston
The Independence of the Seas, the first cruise ship operated by Royal Caribbean International from Galveston since the pandemic shut down a COVID-stricken cruise industry, returned to port on Thursday after a mock four-day trip with…
“Risk of transmission 3 times higher in the workplace than a navy vessel”
The risks of transmitting infectious respiratory diseases could be up to three times higher in confined spaces than in open spaces, according to a local study.
The research duo - Moon Jin-young, senior author as medical resident in the…
The new electrical substation of the Port of Valencia nearing completion
The Port of Valencia continues to progress in its decarbonization process as part of the Valenciaport 2030, zero emissions, according to the company's press release.
The Port Authority of Valencia (PAV) has taken two new steps in one of…
Cross Canada with a criminal record?
Watch out for all cruisers! Canadian Transport Minister Omar Alghabra recently said the country will soon open up to boat travelers.As of November 1, 2021, cruise ships and their passengers can enter Canada, if they comply with Canadian…
On the wide and rough sea to a new land and a new life
THE WAY OF MEMORY: The immigrant ship swayed and rolled in the dark as it passed through violent waves. Clara, 15, tried to sleep - in the bunk designed to hold four people - next to her 11-year-old sister Auguste Maria and her aunt…
DeSantis posture hurts cruise lines and passengers
When will Florida Governor Ron DeSantis start helping the cruise industry and its customers instead of his presidential campaign?
Last weekend, a panel of the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a trial judge's ruling against…
How a landlocked Utah senator could bring down Canada’s cruise ship industry
Utah Republican Senator Mike Lee has had a busy few months. He wrote a editorial cursing critical race theory, and slammed federally nominated candidates on Fox News.
In other words, he is a candidate for re-election in 2022.
But…
Expert: Unvaccinated Cruisers Should ‘Just Wait’ As Carnival Supports 95% Passenger…
Carnival Cruise Line will resume navigation from Mobile on October 21, an announcement that drew applause at Tuesday's city council meeting.But at least one cruise expert and representatives from Visit Mobile are encouraging anyone who…
TUI Cruises Scaling Up Service – Cruise Industry News
"We are confident that we will have a minimum of three ships and up to four in service in southern Europe by the end of the summer and three ships departing from northern Germany," said Wybcke Meier, CEO by TUI Cruises, in an interview…
Ferry service to Pondicherry, 3 Chennai cities soon | Chennai News
CHENNAI: People traveling to coastal towns in Tamil Nadu will soon be able to board a ship from Chennai, as the Chennai Port Trust plans to introduce ferry services to Cuddalore, Nagapattinam, Puducherry and Karaikal. The trust invited an…
Crystal Endeavor takes passengers to Iceland on inaugural cruise
This maiden voyage opens a series of five world tours in Iceland.
Crystal Chairman Jack Anderson called it an "incredible moment", adding: "Our new expedition yacht will take our guests further than ever on daring adventures around the…
Canada commits to reopen ports to cruise ships; Murkowski launches maritime law reforms
Cruise ship Norwegian Sun at Canada Place in Vancouver, Canada, August 2, 2015 (Creative Commons photo by Xicotencatl)
Canadian officials say they will lift the ban on cruise ships in the country's waters during the pandemic, but that will…
How Forbo Flooring Systems Creates Efficient Entrance Systems
Coral Marine FR is a certified textile floor covering for use in entryways and transition areas
When designing entryways on cruise ships and passenger…
Italy bans cruise ships from Venice
Italy has banned cruise liners from the Venice Lagoon to defend its ecosystem and heritage, ending years of hesitation and placing the demands of residents and cultural organizations above those of the tourism industry .
The government…
Zelenodolsk shipyards prepare for cruise – RealnoeVremya.com
Zelenodolsk shipyard could become the main contractor for the construction of 10 mixed-type cruise ships
Photo: Ak Bars Shipbuilding Corporation press…
Blocked: Airlines warn problem will worsen despite increased revenue quota
Far from being solved, the problem of blocked abroad this could intensify in the coming days. This was warned by the airlines, which called the government's decision to increase the revenue quota as "insufficient" on Monday.
the National…
How an 1886 maritime law curbs American tourism
Article written by Jonathan Helton, Associate Researcher at the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii.Some ancient laws have stood the test of time. Some did not.The epitome of the latter is the 135-year-old Passenger Ship Services Act.…
Three more Carnival cruise ships restart until July
With Vista Carnival and Horizon Carnival being successfully underway, it's time to take a look at what we can expect from Carnival Cruise Line in the coming weeks. The cruise line plans to resume cruises on a number of ships,…
Celebrity Silhouette arrives in Dover – Cruise Industry News
The Celebrity Silhouette from Celebrity Cruises arrived at the Port of Dover on July 4, as part of a series of UK coastal cruises for UK passengers that launched on July 3. This was announced by the port in a press release.
The…
With two Carnival cruise ships back in service, here are the next three that will resume cruises
Carnival Cruise Line celebrated the return of cruises from their hometown of Miami today when passengers boarded Carnival Horizon for the first time since March 2020.
Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy, Carnival Corporation…
Restart Momentum builds as five ships return this weekend
The return from cruising is accelerating, with five major liners returning to service with paying passengers this weekend. Three will depart from US ports as Independence Day approaches, one will depart from Nassau on an…
South Korean shipyard confirmed construction of two new InterIslander ferries
New ZealandUpdateJul 1, 2021 7:23 PM3 minutes to readA digital image of a new Interislander ferry to be built by Hyundai Mipo Dockyard. Photo / SuppliedBy RNZKiwiRail has signed an agreement with Hyundai Mipo Dockyard for the delivery of…
An additional $ 3.5 million to support the maritime sector; existing support measures are further…
SINGAPORE - The maritime sector will receive an additional $ 3.5 million in Covid-19 support, while relief measures that were due to expire this month have also been extended until the end of this year.
This is to help support the…
Morocco plans to develop long-haul passenger ferries
Morocco is ready to support the private sector to develop long-haul national passenger ships connecting Moroccan ports to their European counterparts, said Transport Minister Abdelkader!-->…
Britannia sets sail as cruise lines exit Covid | Travel & Leisure
The Britannia cruise ship will set sail on Sunday evening for the first time since the start of the pandemic, offering holidaymakers a rare chance to leave UK shores as the battered industry sails under remaining Covid restrictions with…
Old Alaska ferries begin their journey to Spain
Two tugs position the Chenega as the former state ferry is loaded onto the Red Zed 1, bound for Spain. (Photo by Eric Stone / KRBD)
Two old Alaska Marine Highway ferries began their journey to Spain on Friday morning.
A crowd gathered as…
Should fully vaccinated cruise passengers be reimbursed if they test positive for COVID-19 on board?
Travelweek has reached out to Celebrity Cruises for comment but has not had a response, as has parent company Royal Caribbean Group, which declined to comment.
Travelweek then reached out to Laziza Lambert, director of strategic…
Celebrity Cruises Adds a Digital Layer to Health Precautions
Royal Caribbean Group brand Celebrity Cruises said a new partnership with digital health company Sharecare will help provide customers with peace of mind knowing that every effort is being made to protect them from COVID-19…