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ABB and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings expand long-term partnership

ABB and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) have signed a long-term partnership agreement to accelerate the decarbonization and digitalization of the Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) fleet. Targeting increased safety and efficiency, the agreement covers …
Jan 30, 2024 / Curious

China’s first domestically built cruise ship sets sail with a suite of Wärtsilä solutions

Wärtsilä ANCS, part of technology group Wärtsilä, has delivered to the Adora Magic City, China’s first domestically built cruise ship, a suite of solutions including the NACOS Platinum Valmatic automation and control system, valve control system, low …
Dec 20, 2023 / Curious

Port Everglades Welcomes Azamara to its Fleet

Tuesday (Dec12), Port Everglades officially welcomed Azamara Cruises for the first time and Azamara Onward to its new South Florida winter homeport during a traditional dockside plaque-and-key ceremony. As a portal to the world, the Greater Fort …
Dec 13, 2023 / Cruise

EWE Cruises, Deltamarin And Tillberg Design Of Sweden Receive AIP From DNV For Their New Expedition Vessel Project

A new expedition cruise vessel project, developed by EWE cruises, Deltamarin and Tillberg design of Sweden, has received Approval in Principle (AiP) from the classification society DNV. The project was published at Marintec Shanghai on December 7, …
Dec 8, 2023 / Cruise

Disney Cruise Line Celebrates Opening of New Cruise Terminal at Port Everglades

The magic of Disney Cruise Line has officially arrived at Broward County’s Port Everglades in greater Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Earlier today, Disney Cruise Line, along with port and community leaders, celebrated the opening of the new dedicated …
Nov 14, 2023 / Cruise

Port Everglades Welcomes New Lines, New Ships and a New Terminal

Port Everglades is kicking off the 2023-2024 cruise season by welcoming new cruise lines and ships, and establishing itself as a new homeport for Disney Cruise Line. “We could very well top our 4 million passenger record, although our ‘official’ …
Nov 10, 2023 / Cruise

British-flagged cargo ship Verity sinks in North Sea after collision with bulk carrier Polesie; P&O cruise ship Iona joins search for 'several missing'

A British cargo ship has sunk after it collided with another vessel in the North Sea off the German coast this morning, with several people still missing as rescuers desperately search for survivors. British-flagged vessel Verity collided with …
Oct 24, 2023 / Accidents

Last Call Of 2023 Brings Record Cruise Season For Belfast To A Close

Belfast enjoyed a record cruise season in 2023, with 158 calls reported by Cruise Belfast, the partnership between Belfast Harbour and Visit Belfast which markets the city as a leading cruise tourism destination. The announcement was made as the …
Oct 20, 2023 / Cruise

MOL Cruises Announces its new cruise line brand name "MITSUI OCEAN CRUISESSM", ship name "MITSUI OCEAN FUJISM" and an Around-the-World Cruise

MOL Cruises, Ltd. announced the launch of a new cruise brand, "MITSUI OCEAN CRUISES" and introduced "MITSUI OCEAN FUJI" as the name of the new ship that will be launched for passenger service at December 2024. MITSUI OCEAN FUJI will be MOL Cruises' …
Oct 13, 2023 / Cruise

Latest Wärtsilä engine to make its debut powering new luxury cruise ships

Technology group Wärtsilä will supply its recently introduced Wärtsilä 25DF dual-fuel (LNG) engine for two new sail-assisted luxury cruise ships. The vessels are being built at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique (CdA) shipyard in France for Orient Express …
Oct 6, 2023 / Curious