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MOL Group launches Mitsui Ocean Fuji as part of BLUE ACTION 2035 vision
Mitsui OSK Lines/MOL Group announced the official launch of its newest cruise ship Mitsui Ocean Fuji, which began revenue operations for the company...
December 2, 2024 - Cruise Industry
SunStone Ships and CMHI China launched final INFINITY Class vessel Douglas Mawson
On November 29th, the Florida USA-based cruise shipowner SunStone Ships (subsidiary of SunStone Maritime Group) launched Douglas Mawson - the 7th and...
December 2, 2024 - Cruise Industry
TT-Line's ferry Spirit of Tasmania IV undergoes North Sea trials en route to Scotland UK
TT-LINE Tasmania’s new ship Spirit of Tasmania IV is currently in the North Sea en route from Rauma Finland to its temporary berth in Leith...
December 2, 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
Celebrity Equinox cruise ship starts homeporting in Port Canaveral/Orlando Florida
Celebrity Cruises will begin sailing out of Port Canaveral (Orlando, Florida USA) for the first time in December 2024. The company has announced 20...
December 1, 2024 - Cruise Industry
South Australia gears up for record 2024-2025 cruise season with 120 ship visits
Silver Nova ship docked at Adelaide's Outer Harbor Thursday morning (November 29th), and visited Kangaroo Island on Friday (November 30th) as part of...
December 1, 2024 - Accidents
Technical issues at San Juan pier force itinerary changes for Royal Caribbean’s Oasis-class ships
RCI-Royal Caribbean's Oasis-class ships, including Symphony of the Seas, are currently unable to dock in San Juan (Puerto Rico) due to ongoing...
December 1, 2024 - Accidents
USCG/Coast Guard rescues HAL ship's ms Koningsdam cruise passenger 280 mi off USA coast
A medical evacuation operation was executed by the USCG/Coast Guard on Friday, November 29th, following a medical emergency on the ms Koningsdam ship...
November 30, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Cruise industry raises alarm over Mexico’s proposed $42 passenger fee
Mexico’s proposed immigration levy on cruise ship tourists has stirred concerns within the maritime and cruise industry following a recent vote...
November 30, 2024 - Cruise Industry
SSCG announces major redevelopment of Tivua Island following acquisition
South Sea Cruises Group (SSCG), a prominent operator in Fiji's marine tourism sector, has acquired Tivua Island from Captain Cook Cruises Management...
November 30, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Avalon Alegria ship debuts on the Douro River with sophisticated design and immersive itineraries
Avalon Alegria ship, purpose-built for operations on the Douro River in Portugal, is the latest addition to Avalon Waterways’ fleet and the...
November 29, 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
World’s largest fast ferry Express 5 strikes breakwater, temporarily withdrawn from service
The high-speed ferry Express 5 (IMO 9913286, Denmark-flagged), currently ranked as the world’s largest fast ferry/catamaran, allided with a...
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
Caribbean Princess ship starts winter 2024-2025 cruise season from Port Canaveral FL
Princess Cruises marked the arrival of Caribbean Princess at Port Canaveral (Orlando Florida), inaugurating a new season of Caribbean voyages from...
November 28, 2024