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MOL launches LNG-fueled ship Sunflower Pirka, expanding Japan’s largest ferry fleet
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) announced the successful naming and launch ceremony of the LNG-fueled ferry Sunflower Pirka on September 4th, 2024...
September 6, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Hurtigruten unveils "Norwegianess" campaign, celebrating heritage and sustainability
Hurtigruten has introduced its new "Norwegianess" campaign, launched shortly after receiving the prestigious Made in Norway certification from...
September 6, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Gratuities now included as Oceania Cruises launches "Your World Included" for 2025
Oceania Cruises, known for its culinary and destination-focused voyages, has introduced a new brand promise called Your World Included, enhancing the...
September 6, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Dubai UAE welcomes Resorts World One cruise ship for winter 2024-2025 homeporting season
Officials from the Arabian Gulf welcomed Resorts World Cruises' upcoming deployment in the region during a media event in Dubai UAE. As previously...
September 5, 2024 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival announces 2026-2027 cruise itineraries from Tampa and Mobile
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has unveiled its 2026-2027 schedule, offering a range of itineraries leaving from Florida/Tampa and Alabama/Mobile to...
September 5, 2024 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean and Goldbelt partner to bring Starlink Internet to downtown Juneau
As cruise ship traffic in downtown Juneau increases, network congestion has become a growing concern. In response, the Royal Caribbean Group and...
September 5, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Windstar opens bookings for Star Seeker ship's 2025-2026 Caribbean-Alaska-Asia/Japan cruises
Windstar Cruises will welcome its newest addition, Star Seeker, to its fleet in December 2025. The small ship company has unveiled the vessel's...
September 5, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Carnival and Virgin Voyages trial NAPA's new digital safety platform
NAPA, a global leader in maritime software and data services, has introduced NAPA Permit to Work, a digital solution aimed at enhancing crew safety...
September 4, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Oceania Cruises introduces 2025 European voyages with emphasis on gourmet experiences
Oceania Cruises, renowned for its focus on culinary excellence and destination immersion, has unveiled an enticing selection of 2025 Europe sailings...
September 4, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Ritz-Carlton’s new ship Ilma starts inaugural cruise from Monte Carlo Monaco
Ilma, the newest superyacht of The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, commenced her maiden voyage from Monte Carlo (Monaco). This 790-ft vessel, named...
September 4, 2024 - Accidents
P&O Cruises faces legal action after norovirus outbreak affects hundreds
A cruise operator is currently facing demands for refunds and compensation following a widespread illness outbreak on board one of its vessels. 500...
September 4, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Port Santorini (Greece) limits the number of visitors at the dock to 500
Santorini Island (Greece) has implemented new regulations to manage the influx of cruise ship tourists, limiting their number at the dock to 500 at...
September 3, 2024 - Accidents
USCG airlifts 26-yo crew from Royal Caribbean's ship Navigator OTS near San Diego
The US Coast Guard successfully conducted a medical evacuation of a 26-year-old female crew from the RCI-Royal Caribbean's ship Navigator of the Seas...
September 3, 2024 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises and Meyer Turku negotiating groundbreaking mega ship project
Italian reports indicate that MSC Cruises and the Meyer Turku shipyard in Turku Finland are in advanced discussions regarding the construction of a...
September 3, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Grand Bahama Shipyard secures $665M transformation deal to become world's largest cruise ship...
Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Philip Davis, has formalized an agreement with Grand Bahama Shipyard (Freeport) for a US$665 million...
September 3, 2024