Cruise news (technology-tagged)
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Stena Line signs with Finland's Wartsila to convert its ferries to methanol
The Sweden-based ferry company Stena Line has taken the initiative to convert some of its ships to run on methanol as fuel. The task of making these...
July 2, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages signs with Brenock as port cost management software provider
Brenock Technology, a prominent provider of software applications and consulting services for the marine, cruise, and hospitality sectors, has...
July 2, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages appoints JLo as Chief Celebrations Officer
Jennifer Lopez, a global icon, is teaming up with Richard Branson and Virgin Voyages to inspire people to stop making excuses and start embracing...
June 27, 2023 - Cruise Industry
AIDA Cruises celebrates the opening of Denmark’s first shore power facility in Aarhus
Denmark witnessed a significant event as AIDA Cruises and Port Aarhus jointly celebrated the inauguration of the country's first shore power facility...
June 21, 2023 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises expands shore power plan fleetwide
On June 14th, 2023, MSC Cruises revealed its upcoming plans for shore power, showcasing its commitment to decarbonization and reducing emissions...
June 16, 2023 - Cruise Industry
First-in-the-world self-driving electric passenger ferry begins service in Stockholm (Sweden)
Earlier this week was the launch of the world's first-ever self-driving passenger ferry. Created by Norwegian company Torghatten ASA (Bronnoysund...
June 14, 2023 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises officially names newest flagship Euribia in Copenhagen (Denmark)
On Thursday, June 8th, MSC Cruises officially named its highly anticipated new flagship - MSC Euribia, which boasts the most energy-efficient cruise...
June 9, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Hurtigruten Norway to create the world's most energy-efficient cruise ship 'Sea Zero'
Hurtigruten Norway has announced plans for its first environmentally friendly cruise ship ahead of its 130th anniversary. The project, known as 'Sea...
June 8, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Havila Voyages launches its first sustainability and human rights report
Havila Voyages Norway confirmed the ambition for emission-free coastal sailings by 2030 via its current ships. The company launched its first...
June 7, 2023 - Cruise Industry
RCG-Royal Caribbean Group tests biofuel on Celebrity Apex and Symphony OTS in Europe
RCG-Royal Caribbean Group is making a notable effort to minimize its environmental impact by implementing an important initiative. During the summer...
June 7, 2023 - Cruise Industry
SeaFjord Energy pioneers new ship type for delivering electrical energy
Swedish company SeaFjord Energy has introduced the world's first e-bunker vessel, a groundbreaking ship type that has the potential to make the sea...
June 5, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Coral Expeditions installs advanced satellite & 4G WiFi connectivity fleetwide
Coral Expeditions/fleet has recently finished implementing advanced satellite and 4G broadband connectivity on its fleet of 3 ships. This new...
May 30, 2023 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises to operate industry’s first net zero greenhouse gas emissions sailing
Next week, MSC Group's Cruise Division will make history by operating the industry's first voyage with net zero greenhouse gas emissions. This...
May 26, 2023 - Cruise Industry
2 vessels of Corsica Ferries undergo Decarbonisation Modelling with Wartsila
Two ships in the Corsica Ferries fleet will undergo a Decarbonisation Modelling process with Wartsila, thus creating a digital model to simulate the...
May 25, 2023 - Cruise Industry
EST-Floattech provides Octopus battery system for Reederei Norden-Frisia's new electric catamaran...
EST-Floattech, a Dutch provider of energy storage systems, has been awarded a contract to supply their Octopus Series battery system for a new...
May 19, 2023