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Norway to ban high-pollution cruise ships by 2026 in a move to cut emissions
Norway, renowned for its stunning fjords, is gearing up to implement a bold move by banning certain types of cruise ships from its waters by 2026...
January 9, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Orkney joins Cruise Europe, unveils expansion plans for Hatston Pier Cruise Berth
Welcoming Orkney as the newest member of Cruise Europe, the archipelago situated in the Northern Isles of Scotland, off the north coast of Great...
January 8, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Brittany Ferries' cruiseferry Normandie debuts in Ireland
On Saturday, January 6, Brittany Ferries' cruiseferry NORMANDIE marked her inaugural visit to Ireland, docking at the Port of Rosslare. Departing...
January 7, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Color Line's passenger ferries achieve 85% CO2 reduction using B100 Biofuel by Bunker One
Color Line's two Ro-Pax vessels (car and passenger ferries) serving the Denmark-Norway routes have exclusively utilized B100 biofuel provided by...
January 4, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Southampton's maritime sector surges with £1 Billion economic boost amid environmental challenges
In a maritime narrative, the nautical industry has charted a historic course in bolstering the local economy this year, as disclosed by a consortium...
January 1, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Fincantieri secures $461M 'Green' Loan for construction of TUI's ship Mein Schiff Relax
Fincantieri has entered into a 'green' construction loan agreement, securing up to US$461 million from Intesa Sanpaolo (IMI Corporate &...
December 29, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Balearia expands fleet with acquisition of electric-powered ferry Rusadir/Honfleur
Spanish ferry operator Balearia has acquired the electric-powered ferry Rusadir (2022-built as Honfleur), which has been serving the company's Malaga...
December 26, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Estonia initiates tender for EUR40M zero-emissions hydrogen ferry
Estonia has launched a tender for a cutting-edge EUR 40 million ferry designed to operate entirely on hydrogen fuel, heralding a zero-emissions era...
December 20, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Fincantieri Monfalcone started the construction/assembly of Princess Cruises' newest ship Star...
Princess Cruises and the Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri started the construction/assembly of the second Sphere Class ship - Star Princess. The...
December 12, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Port San Diego CA expands shore power at B Street Cruise Terminal
In a significant move to enhance air quality and diminish greenhouse gas emissions in and around San Diego Bay, the Port of San Diego, California...
December 9, 2023 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line takes delivery of its newest ship Carnival Jubilee
The German shipbuilding company Meyer Werft officially delivered Carnival Jubilee - the newest vessel (fleet's 26th) of CCL-Carnival Cruise Line...
December 5, 2023 - Cruise Industry
San Francisco (California, USA) starts zero-emissions ferry-building program
San Francisco's Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA) is charting a course towards a greener maritime future through its Rapid...
November 30, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Royal Caribbean takes delivery of the new world's largest cruise ship, Icon of the Seas
Icon of the Seas, recognized as the world's largest cruise ship, was officially handed over to its owners, the Royal Caribbean Group, in a ceremony...
November 28, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Grupo ETE delivers Portugal's inaugural zero-emission electric ferry
Grupo ETE has delivered Portugal's first zero-emission electric ferry - Salicornia (identification/MMSI 244100056), following a christening ceremony...
November 26, 2023 - Cruise Industry
PONANT Cruises signs with Syroco EfficientShip for innovative Swap2Zero project
Leading the charge in sustainable maritime development, PONANT has chosen the Syroco EfficientShip platform to drive the design and digital modeling...
November 24, 2023