Cruise news (PropulsionEngines-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Norway's Port Alesund advances shore power integration for cruise ships
In its inaugural full year offering onshore power supply (OPS), the Port of Ålesund (Norway) reported that 60% of cruise ships utilized the...
May 4, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Ege Port Kusadası completes the first phase of its solar energy investment project
Ege Port Kusadası (Turkey), operated by Global Ports Holding/GPH (the world’s largest cruise port operator) has completed the first phase of...
April 26, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Major drydock refurbishment of MS The World ship at Navantia Shipyard (Cadiz)
The residential cruise vessel MS The World has entered drydock at the Navantia Shipyard (Cadiz, Spain), for a scheduled 6-week refit valued at over...
April 23, 2025 - Accidents
MSC Sinfonia ship's Mediterranean cruise canceled due to technical issues
In the early hours preceding an anticipated Mediterranean voyage, MSC Cruises canceled a scheduled voyage on MSC Sinfonia due to a technical...
April 15, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Royal Caribbean’s newest ship Star OTS readies for sea trials following LNG bunkering
Preparations for the sea trials of Star of the Seas, RCI-Royal Caribbean International’s second ICON Class vessel, have advanced with the...
April 15, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Celestyal Discovery embraces biofuel blend to cut CO emissions
The Greek marine fuel supplier Coral Marine Products SA (part of Coral SA) announced on April 8th that it had executed the first delivery of a marine...
April 9, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Viking and Fincantieri reveal hydrogen-powered cruise ship plans
Viking OCEAN, in partnership with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri, disclosed details surrounding the construction of Viking Libra - the world’s...
April 8, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Port Southampton reports strong cruise activity in early 2025
Following a record-setting performance in 2024, the Port of Southampton (England UK) has maintained robust activity into the first quarter of 2025...
April 4, 2025 - Cruise Industry
AIDAnova becomes first ship to use Rotterdam’s shore power
On March 31, 2025, the Netherlands inaugurated its first shore power facility for cruise ships, marking a significant step in port electrification...
March 31, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Malta advances shore power infrastructure with landmark agreement with Carnival UK & P&O Cruises
Malta has marked a significant milestone in sustainable maritime operations by securing the Mediterranean’s first Power Purchase Agreement with...
March 28, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Hurtigruten advances Sea Zero project with successful testing phase
Hurtigruten's initiative to develop the world's most energy-efficient cruise ship has progressed, as the Sea Zero project recently concluded a series...
March 28, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Corporation expands renewable energy efforts with new solar parks in Roatan and Cozumel
Carnival Corporation & plc has expanded its renewable energy initiatives with the launch of solar parks at Mahogany Bay Cruise Center in Roatan...
March 20, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Malta signs shore power agreement with Carnival Corporation
The Maltese government has reinforced its commitment to sustainable maritime operations by signing the first Power Purchase Agreement in the...
March 19, 2025 - Accidents
Tortola BVI authorities investigate Norwegian Epic ship's smoke emissions
On February 26th, 2025, while NCL's Norwegian Epic was berthed at Road Town, Tortola (British Virgin Islands), local authorities observed a white...
March 15, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Corporation showcases environmental initiatives to Barbados officials
Carnival Corporation hosted a delegation of Barbados government officials and regulatory representatives aboard P&O Cruises' Britannia to...
March 15, 2025