Cruise news (PropulsionEngines-tagged)
- 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 - Cruise Industry
Thessaloniki leads Mediterranean ports in adopting RightShip's emissions portal
The Port of Thessaloniki (ThPA S.A.), Greece, has become the first port in the European Union and the Mediterranean to integrate RightShip's Maritime...
March 1, 2025 - Accidents
Carnival Corporation enhances fuel efficiency with advanced hull technologies
Carnival Corporation, the world's largest cruise shipowner, is advancing fuel efficiency through innovative hull designs, advanced propulsion...
February 28, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Asuka III nears completion: Ems River conveyance scheduled
The Asuka III, a 52,200-gross-ton cruise ship constructed by Meyer Werft for NYK Cruises, is set to commence her conveyance along the Ems River on...
February 28, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Stena Line's new ferries for the Belfast-Heysham route named Connecta and Futura
Swedish ferry company Stena Line has launched its second methanol-ready NewMax hybrid ferry at China Merchants Jingling Shipyard. Following the...
February 25, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MSC World America ship completed final sea trials ahead of delivery
MSC Cruises' newest vessel MSC World America completed final sea trials in the Bay of Biscay (Atlantic Ocean), undergoing intensive systems testing...
February 19, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Port Victoria Harbour (BC Canada) moves toward shore power amid fiscal uncertainty
Port Victoria Harbour (BC Canada) is set to join a growing network of ports incorporating shore power technology, allowing berthed vessels to connect...
February 17, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Meyer Werft and partners launch Zero4Cruise fuel cell research project
The German shipbuilder Meyer Werft, in collaboration with its consortium partners, initiated the zero4cruise research project integrating fuel cell...
February 2, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Balearia launches first fully electric ferry route between Spain and Morocco
Spanish ferry operator Balearia will introduce the first fully electric ferry service on the Tarifa-Tangier Ville route, connecting Spain (Andalusia...
January 31, 2025