Cruise news (PropulsionEngines-tagged)
- Accidents
Grounded TT-Line's Marco Polo ferry successfully refloated
The grounded ferry Marco Polo (15,955 gross tons) was refloated on Wednesday, November 1, with minimal additional environmental impact. The salvage...
November 2, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages concludes first sustainable marine fuel trial
Virgin Voyages, Richard Branson's innovative travel brand, announced the successful completion of its inaugural trial with sustainable marine fuel...
November 1, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Meyer Werft conveys CCL's cruise ship Carnival Jubilee
The German shipbuilder Meyer Werft is preparing to transfer the CCL-Carnival Cruise Line's ship Carnival Jubilee. This vessel is slated to depart...
October 30, 2023 - Accidents
Grounded TT-Line's Marco Polo ferry remains adrift, leaking oil
The passenger ferry Marco Polo (operated by TT-Line Sweden) ran aground in the Baltic Sea off the southern Swedish coastline a week ago, causing a...
October 30, 2023 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises’ flagship Euribia to sail in Northern Europe (winter 2023-2024)
MSC Cruises' flagship MSC Euribia promises to impress guests during her upcoming winter voyages, featuring 7-night itineraries to highly desirable...
October 29, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Canada Place cruise terminal at Port Vancouver (BC Canada) concludes 2023 season
The Canada Place cruise terminal at Port Vancouver (BC Canada) has concluded its 2023 season on a high note, achieving notable milestones in...
October 26, 2023 - Accidents
TT-Line's Marco Polo ferry spills diesel oil after running aground in southern Sweden
On Sunday, October 22, a Ro-Pax ship/ferry ran aground in southern Sweden, resulting in a diesel spill extending over several kilometers...
October 23, 2023 - Cruise Industry
NCLH-Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings partners with Global Maritime Forum
NCLH-Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., a prominent global cruise company operating NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, and Regent Seven...
October 22, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Stockholm taking leading role in the global effort to reduce emissions
Stockholm is taking a leading role in the global effort to reduce emissions. The city has achieved a significant milestone by becoming one of the...
October 21, 2023 - Cruise Industry
MSC is the first major cruise line awarded the Green Marine Europe Certification
MSC Cruises has made maritime history by securing the coveted Green Marine Europe Certification, a voluntary environmental accreditation program for...
October 21, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Shell to supply liquefied natural gas to MSC's second LNG-powered cruise ship Euribia
Shell LNG has entered into an agreement to supply liquefied natural gas (LNG) to MSC Cruises' second LNG-powered ship MSC Euribia. This deal was...
October 20, 2023 - Accidents
Fire breaks out on AQV's Ocean Navigator cruise ship in Portland ME
During a scheduled stop in Portland Maine, the 2001-built Ocean Navigator ship, operated by AQV-American Queen Voyages, faced an unexpected incident...
October 19, 2023 - Accidents
Silver Spirit ship suffers engine failure during a roundtrip cruise from Piraeus-Athens Greece
Silversea's ship Silver Spirit encountered engine difficulties during the final leg of a 7-night roundtrip itinerary from Piraeus-Athens Greece...
October 18, 2023 - Cruise Industry
China Merchants Jinling Shipyard launches new LNG-fueled ferry for Stena and Brittany Ferries
AVIC CMI Jinling Weihai Shipyard (Weihai, China) recently conducted the launch of a new LNG-fueled ferry, a joint endeavor between Sweden's Stena...
October 9, 2023 - Accidents
RCI-Royal Caribbean changes itineraries on Anthem OTS and Oasis OTS ships due to propulsion issues
Two RCI-Royal Caribbean cruise ships, Oasis of the Seas and Anthem of the Seas, have both experienced propulsion system issues, resulting in reduced...
October 5, 2023