Cruise Ship News
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A $ 1.5 billion resident ship ordered from Brodosplit
Storylines and Brodosplit have formalized the signing of a new construction contract for the delivery in 2025 of a “residence” cruise ship. According to a note, the agreement has a value of 1.5 billion dollars for this 547-bed LNG-powered ship. It should be remembered that the Div Group, owner of…
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MSC CRUISES’ FLEET ACHIEVES ISO 21070:2017 CERTIFICATION FOR MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
MSC Cruises announced today that its entire fleet has achieved ISO 21070:2017 certification for marine environmental protection. This specifies procedures for the shipboard management of waste, including handling, collection, separation, marking, treatment, and storage. It also describes the ship-to-shore interface and the delivery of waste from the ship to port…
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New E-Flexer ferry Stena Estelle takes up operation on 4 September
Karlskrona-Gdynia route receives a boost in capacity and efficiency, with the two largest E-Flexer ferries being deployed in 2022 Stena Line´s newest addition to the fleet – Stena Estelle – has already sailed around half the world. Departing from its building shipyard in East China in June, the ferry passed…
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Sardinia’s Porto Cervo :Top Superyachts paradise of the island
The luxury resort of Porto Cervo is the unofficial capital of Sardinia’s Costa Smeralda, famed as the superyachting paradise of the island. The region is a gem that overflows with golden beaches, clear azure water and secret mystical coves Originally built by Prince Karim Aga Khan IV as a playground…
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Global Ports Holding continues to grow with 3 ports in the Canary Islands
Global Ports Holding is pleased to announce that Global Ports Canary Islands, an 80:20 joint venture between GPH and our local partner Sepcan, has successfully completed the competitive RFP process for certain Canary Island cruise ports having received final acceptance for the concessions for three cruise ports in the Canary…
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Global Solo Challenge : When were yacht racing handicap rules invented?
By; Dave Proctor One of the biggest problems the World’s yachting race organizers have faced is, how can you devise a system where yachts of different sizes and profiles can race against each other, on an equal footing. The problem is made even worse, with different countries having used different…
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NBA STAR’S INFINITY NINE LAUNCHES ( Photos )
Infinity Nine, the second of the Kando series of contemporary explorer yachts from AvA Yachts splashed in the Antalya Free Zone on 5th August 2022. Atilla Küçükdiker the Chairman and Founder of AvA Yachts said “This is such a proud day for the whole team at AvA Yachts and everyone…
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Ritz-Carlton Reschedules Inaugural Cruise Again
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection. Designed to combine the luxury lifestyle of The Ritz-Carlton® and the casual freedom of a yachting vacation, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection will offer bespoke voyages on the first of three custom-built yachts in 2022. Most voyages range from seven to ten nights, offering many overnight calls…
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Cruise company Carnival begins global fleet upgrade programme
The comprehensive technology upgrades are intended to help improve energy savings and reduce fuel consumption. US-based cruise company Carnival has announced an upgrade to its global fleet in an effort to enhance its fuel efficiency and meet its sustainability goals. Named Service Power Packages, the comprehensive technology upgrades will be…
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Viking Line sells MV Amorella
Viking Line Abp reached an agreement yesterday 4th of August 2022 with Corsica Ferries SAS, regarding a sale of M/V Amorella. According to plan, the deal will be completed, and the ship delivered in October 2022 A sale of M/V Amorella after Viking Glory was delivered is a long-decided step…
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