Cruise news (PropulsionEngines-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
BC Ferries Introduces LNG Ferry Conversion
BC Ferries’ mv Spirit of British Columbia finished its conversion enabling it to use LNG as fuel and is now back in operation. ABS-classed...
June 19, 2018 - Accidents
Carnival Magic's Port Call Cancelled Due to Technical Issue
Due to a technical issue, passengers boarding Carnival Magic for a 7-night cruise over the weekend learned there would be a change to the itinerary...
June 17, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Port of Kristiansand to Boast Europe’s Largest Shorepower System
The shorepower system in Kristiansand, Norway will become the largest in Europe due to the cooperation between local energy company Agder Energi Nett...
May 31, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Stena Line Orders 6th LNG-Powered Ferry
Stena RoRo ordered a 6th roll-on-roll-off passenger (ro-pax) cruiseferry in company's E-Flexer series by the shipbuilder AVIC Weihai Shipyard Co...
May 31, 2018 - Accidents
Marella Discovery 2 Experiences Engine Failure in Venice
Marella Discovery 2 has been disabled after engine failure, while sailing in Guidecca Canal, Venice historic center, close to Doge’s Palace and...
May 16, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Purchase of Transas Finalized by Wartsila
The maritime technology company Wartsila announced the acquisition of the UK-based marine company Transas. Control of the Transas company was...
May 7, 2018 - Accidents
Genting Dream Cruise Cancelled Due to Technical Issues
Around 1,300 passengers booked on Genting Dream were told their sailing from Singapore to Port Klang was canceled on Wednesday, May 2. The cruiser...
May 3, 2018 - Cruise Industry
First Autodocking Ferry Tested by Wärtsilä
The technology group at Wartsila successfully carried out testing of autodocking technology. The tests were carried out with Folgefonn, an 83-metre...
April 28, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Hurtigruten Invests in Environmentally-Friendly Propulsion
Norwegian cruiseferry operator Hurtigruten announced a large investment in environmentally-friendly propulsion. The company will repower as...
April 22, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Balearia’s First LNG-Powered Ferry Floated Out
Hypatia de Alejandria - the first of two LNG (liquefied natural gas) newbuild ferries owned by Spanish shipping company Balearia - was floated out at...
April 5, 2018 - Accidents
Radiance of the Seas Cruise Cancelled Due to Propulsion Issues
Royal Caribbean informed passengers booked on an upcoming sailing aboard Radiance of the Seas their cruise had been cancelled due to needed...
April 4, 2018 - Accidents
Grandeur of the Seas' Cruise Delayed Due to Repairs
Royal Caribbean informed passengers scheduled to sail onboard Grandeur of the Seas, that the next cruise will be delayed due to immediate repair need...
January 10, 2018 - Cruise Industry
POAL Releases Study into Using Shore Power for Cruise Ships
POAL (Ports of Auckland) released the results of a study into the feasibility of using shore power for cruise ships that are berthed in Auckland NZ...
December 25, 2017 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Ponant to Launch First Electric Hybrid Icebreaker Powered by LNG
French small-ship operator Ponant ordered the first in cruise industry luxury electric-hybrid icebreaking vessel with combined diesel and LNG...
December 19, 2017 - Accidents
Carnival Cruise Cancelled Due to Technical Issues
The arrival of Carnival Cruise Line's ship in New Orleans has been delayed due to technical issues. Carnival Triumph was scheduled to arrive in the...
November 30, 2017