Cruise Ship News
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ABB and Royal Caribbean Group collaborate to make emergency stops safer and more efficient
Following full sea trials by shipbuilder Chantiers d’Atlantique and acceptance by the owner, the DNV-approved Marine Braking Assistance provides the latest example of how technology can be leveraged to improve safety for ships, seafarers and passengers. Marine Braking Assistance, through the push of a button triggers an automated braking sequence,…
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Bloomberg : Spain detains Russian luxury yacht over failed bill payments
Meridian A was temporarily immobilised by Spanish authorities in March due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. A $140m Russian-owned yacht has been confiscated in Spain due to a failure to pay shipyard bills, reported Bloomberg. Formally known as Valerie, the vessel now known as Meridian A was temporarily immobilised by…
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ٍSuez Canal : MSC WORLD EUROPA crosses the world’s newest cruise ship on its maiden voyage
Crossing of 69 ships from both directions, with a total net tonnage of 3.6 million tons, including the tourist yacht Katara and the yacht Le jacques cartier. Admiral Osama Rabie,Chairman of the Suez Canal Authority ( SCA ), announced today, Thursday, the crossing of the giant passenger ship “MSC WORLD…
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The new AIDA promise for travel in winter 2022/23
In winter 2022/2023, the 12 ships of the AIDA fleet will travel to the most beautiful winter destinations in summer as well as to winter and Christmas in Europe. AIDA Cruises does everything to ensure that guests can enjoy their vacation in a relaxed and safe manner and offers additional…
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Damen Marine Components supplies complete steering system for Nobiskrug’s superyacht Black Shark
Damen Marine Components (DMC) is the supplier of the rudders and steering gear for the striking, 77-metre superyacht Black Shark, currently in the final stages of its build by German superyacht yard Nobiskrug. On completion at the company’s Rendsburg facility the yacht will be highly distinctive with a shark-like profile…
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Royal Caribbean Opens Reservations for New Icon of the Seas starting in Jan. 2024..
Royal Caribbean International said there are 14 new categories of rooms that range from standard rooms to suites, including more options for families – like Family Infinite Oceanview Balconies and Surfside Family Suites – and views in Panoramic Oceanviews, Sunset Suites and more, and spacious layouts across the board. The…
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Yesterday Port of Kiel ended cruise season 2022
Finale of the strongest cruise season in Kiel’s history. Yestarday ,On Thursday,The PORT OF KIEL ended this year’s cruise season with the “Vasco da Gama” at the Ostseekai. Since spring, the Baltic Sea port has counted a total of 243 calls – almost 40 per cent more than in 2019,…
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MSC Cruises starts construction on second vessel in World Class series
The new cruise ship is expected to enter service in 2025. MSC Group’s cruise division MSC Cruises and Chantiers de l’Atlantique have officially commenced the construction of MSC’s second World Class ship with the cutting of first steel. The new ship, which will be named MSC World America, is expected…
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AIDAcosma: Unique kick-off event for the Orient season with DJ ALLE FARBEN.
On the 7-day premiere cruise on board AIDAcosma from/to Dubai starting 18 November 2022, guests can expect a special program from 1001 nights AIDAcosma – AIDA CruisesAfter a successful Mediterranean season, AIDAcosma will set sail for the Orient for the first time from Mallorca on 29 October 2022. On the…
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Royal CaribbeanRoyal Caribbean reveals New Icon of the Seas New Icon of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International has revealed the first look at the highly anticipated Icon of the Seas, the Icon of Vacations, according to a press release. Arriving in late 2023 ahead of its January 2024 debut, the first Icon Class ship will be the travel industry’s first-of-its-kind combination of the best…
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