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Viking and Fincantieri Announce World’s First Hydrogen-Powered Cruise Ship and Two New Ship Orders
Debuting in 2026, the Viking Libra Will Be Capable of Operating with Zero Emissions; New Ship Orders Would Bring Viking’s Ocean Fleet to 21 Ocean Ships by 2031 Viking® (www.viking.com) (NYSE: VIK) and Fincantieri today announced details of the Viking …
Apr 8, 2025 / Cruise
China Completes Main Structure for Second Domestically-Built Cruise Ship
China on Wednesday completed the construction of the main structure for its second domestically-built large cruise ship in Shanghai. The construction of the structure for the ship, Adora Flora City, took less than nine months -- over two months …
Jan 17, 2025 / Vessels
Fincantieri finalizes order with Crystal for a new high-end cruise ship
Fincantieri and Crystal, the leader in exceptional cruise experiences, today announced the finalization of an order for the construction of one state-of-the-art high-end cruise ship, following the exercise of the option granted under the two-unit …
Nov 8, 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
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
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
Port of Kiel opens two shore power facilities at the Ostuferhafen
On Saturday, the PORT OF KIEL opened two shore power facilities at the Ostuferhafen. The facilities comprise a 50/60 Hz shore power facility for cruise ships and ferries as well as a 50 Hz shore power facility for ferries and were funded in equal …
Sep 27, 2023 / Curious
Amsterdam moves to ban cruise liners as city targets mass tourism
Amsterdam took a first step toward banning large cruise liners under broader plans to reduce mass tourism and pollution, officials said on Friday. Once implemented, the measures adopted by the city council would bring the Dutch capital into line …
Jul 23, 2023 / Curious
ICE-designed Cruise Ship Visiting Isle of Man
In mid-May, Silversea’s newest expedition ship, “Silver Endeavour” (CruiseMapper), made a visit to Port St Mary, Isle of Man. Previously known as “Crystal Endeavor” and operated by Crystal Cruises, the vessel was delivered from MV Werften’s shipyard …
Jun 19, 2023 / Cruise
Hurtigruten Norway Unveils its First Zero-Emission Cruise Ship
Weeks before its 130th anniversary, Hurtigruten Norway unveiled plans for its first zero-emission ship. Initially announced in March 2022, under project name ‘Sea Zero,’ the initiative has now revealed early concept plans and renderings for the …
Jun 7, 2023 / Cruise