Cruise news (PropulsionEngines-tagged)
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Ecologists in Action of Catalonia file formal complaint against MSC Cruises
The environmental organization Ecologists in Action of Catalonia has lodged a formal complaint against MSC Cruises, citing allegations of misleading...
December 26, 2024 - Cruise Industry
TUI's newest ship Mein Schiff Relax successfully completes LNG sea rrials
The construction of Mein Schiff Relax, the latest vessel in TUI Cruises' fleet, is nearing completion at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone...
December 24, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Cherbourg (France) to implement onshore power supply technology by early 2027
Cherbourg (France) is set to introduce Onshore Power Supply (OPS) technology in early 2027 as part of its commitment to sustainable maritime...
December 22, 2024 - Cruise Industry
€32 Million investment powers electrification at Le Havre Port (France)
HAROPA's Port Le Havre (Paris City) is advancing its shore power supply project across 3 quays, aligning with EU's sustainability goals. The...
December 21, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Port Antwerpen-Bruges to introduce shore power facilities for cruise ships at Zeebrugge (Belgium)
The Antwerp-Bruges Port Authority has announced the development of shore power facilities for cruise ships docking at Zweedse Kai in Port Zeebrugge...
December 17, 2024 - Accidents
Costa Fascinosa assists stranded yacht during Transatlantic cruise
During the Transatlantic crossing from Europe to the Caribbean, the Costa Fascinosa ship provided critical assistance to a stranded sailing yacht...
December 17, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Brittany Ferries’ newest ferry ship Saint-Malo reflagged to France
Brittany Ferries’ newest vessel - Saint-Malo, was officially reflagged from Cyprus to France as preparations advance for its christening in...
December 10, 2024 - Accidents
Engine failure delays MSC Bellissima ship stranding 1880 Taiwanese passengers in Okinawa
MSC Bellissima, which set sail from Keelung Port on Wednesday, December 4th, for a 5-day voyage, encountered an engine failure that prevented her...
December 9, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Thames Clippers welcomes UK’s first fully electric cross-river ferry ship Orbit Clipper
The fully electric passenger ferry Orbit Clipper is set to debut on the River Thames in March 2025, marking the UK's first zero-emissions river...
December 8, 2024 - Accidents
Regal Princess cruise ship itineraries changed for engine maintenance
Princess Cruises announced itinerary changes for 4 upcoming sailings of the Regal Princess ship, citing necessary engine repairs and preventative...
December 5, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Great Barrier Reef advocates push for tighter greywater and effluent rules
Environmental advocates and tourism operators associated with the Great Barrier Reef (QLD AU) are urging authorities to implement stricter...
December 2, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Port Riga (Latvia) to host Baltic region’s first renewable fuels plant
Latvia's Port Riga will soon have the Baltic’s first large-scale production facility for renewable fuels, specifically hydrotreated vegetable...
November 29, 2024 - Accidents
Engine failure disrupts Antarctic cruise on Swan Hellenic's ship SH Diana
Passengers aboard Swan Hellenic’s expedition ship SH Diana have experienced significant disruptions during a 20-night repositioning voyage from...
November 29, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Fred Olsen's ship Balmoral to undergo drydock refurbishment at A&P Falmouth UK
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines’ ship Balmoral will enter drydock in December for a 2-week refurbishment at A&P Falmouth, part of the APCL Group...
November 19, 2024 - Accidents
Technical issue aboard MS Fridtjof Nansen ship delays Antarctic cruise schedule
On November 16th, the MS Fridtjof Nansen experienced a contained technical issue while en route to Ushuaia (Argentina). Despite the incident, the...
November 18, 2024